In the Normandy region, the coastline of the department of La Manche is bathed by the English Channel, located between the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and France. Sea lovers who have treated themselves to a yacht charter in the English Channel will moor either at Cherbourg-Octeville or Granville.
at Cherbourg-Octeville, you will be only about 120 km from the English coast. You can also follow the sailing itinerary of the ferries that regularly serve Poole, Portsmouth, Rosslare Europort and Dublin. But before you leave, don't miss the City of the Sea in Cherbourg, where you'll discover an aquarium and "Le Redoutable", the largest submarine in the world that you can visit.
You can also start your journey at the Hérel marina in Granville, which welcomes 3500 visitors a year. Located a stone's throw from the city center, it has a marina with 1000 rings. The city is located close-hauled to the protected site of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Upper Town, the cliff and the Chausey Islands. A crossing of the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and a visit to this unique place can be on the program. Experienced sailors can sail as far as the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly, the Isle of Wight and Ireland.
to each his own beach
To unearth the prettiest beaches hauled in along the side of the boat of the department of the English Channel, a little sailing cruise is a must. From the town of Cherbourg to Avranches, you will see sublime sandy rivers and small secluded coves that will appeal to families and lovers of peace and quiet alike.
For a great introduction, start with the seaside resort of Barneville-Carteret. Considered the most popular town in the Cotentin peninsula, Barneville-Carteret has four beaches where you can have fun in different ways: sand yachting on the 10 km of sand on the Vieille Eglise beach, fishing with your feet on the Barneville beach and swimming at low tide on the Flèche Dunaire beach.
The beaches of the seaside resorts of Barneville-Carteret, Hauteville-sur-Mer and Coutainville, all of which have been awarded the Blue Flag, are a hive of family activity. Sailing enthusiasts will quickly find what they are looking for on the beaches of Coutainville, such as the beach of the sailing school. The most beautiful panoramas on the side of the boat can be found on the beaches of Carolles, whose high cliffs offer breathtaking views of the coast and the Chaussey Islands in good weather, and Dragey-Ronthon, where a breathtaking view of Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay awaits you!
Wild, authentic and isolated beaches also have their place along the English Channel coastline, such as the beach at Montmartin-sur-Mer, which has a totally unspoiled face devoid of any buildings. You'll be able to enjoy fishing with your feet in the sand, horse riding and land yachting! Not to mention the view over the point of Agon, Cancale and the island of Jersey. In July, the town's main beach brings music lovers together for a big music festival.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 59 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess |
| Average price per week | $2,185 |
| Minimum weekly price | $499 |
| Maximum price per week | $10,416 |