Agon Coutainville
Agon Coutainville is an undeniably charming seaside resort with traditional 19th century villas and more modern houses too.
A gite holiday in Agon Coutainville
It is a recognised destination for families and its long sandy beaches are perfect for activities and for relaxing too. Fine sandy beaches, gourmet pauses, cultural and sporting activities…it’s all here !
During your gite holiday in Agon-Coutainville, enjoy swimming in the sea, activities for all ages and sitting at pavement cafés facing the sea. On many summer evenings there are concerts, shows, markets and other events.
Agon Coutainville is in two parts : the narrow streets and magnificent villas of Agon, and Coutainville with its shops, restaurants and long beaches. The Pointe d’Agon between dunes and salt meadows is a beautiful, unspoilt, natural attraction. Choose a gite in Agon Coutainville for a carefree, pleasant holiday close to nature.
What to see and do in Agon Coutainville
There is plenty to do in the seaside resort during your gite holiday. Have a family game of tennis or a game of golf at the superb Coutainville course. Horse riding enthusiasts can have riding lessons, pony rides or go riding along the beach.
The long beaches are perfect for sand-yachting, so why not have a go ! There is plenty of room for water sports too like catamaran sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and skimboarding. For board sports on dry land, head for the local skate park !
The coastline around Agon Coutainville has some wonderful walks, ranging from short loops to long hikes through wild, unspoilt scenery, the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy the fresh sea air.
In the evening, treat yourself to a seafood platter at the water’s edge watching the sunset ! There is a good choice of places to eat for families including pizzeria, creperie, fish restaurants and other small restaurants.
Discover nearby Coutances, Château de Gratot and Château de Pirou
Just a few kilometres from Agon Coutainville, the Art and History town of Coutances has one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in France. It has a lovely park, great for a picnic and for children to run around. It has some good places to eat including Pipelettes, Oreille Cassée, Don Camillo…
A little way inland from Agon lie two castles, the Château de Gratot is a venue for temporary exhibitions and the Château de Pirou has a fascinating history ! Lovers of the great outdoors can have fun exploring the 7 ‘havres’, beautiful coastal estuaries, including the Havre de la Vanlée between Agon and Granville. With its saltmarshes, salt meadows and a road which floods at high tide, this little piece of paradise is definitely one of the finest natural attractions on the coast.
How to get to Agon Coutainville
By road : to Coutances, then Agon-Coutainville
By rail : to Coutances, then taxi to Agon Coutainville
By bus : to Granville then taxi to Agon Coutainville
By air : airports at Rennes, Caen, Deauville"
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