Barneville Carteret

Head for the Côte des Isles (Island Coast) on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula for a sporting holiday with family or friends at Barneville Carteret !

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Explore the Côte des Isles

Head for the Côte des Isles (Island Coast) on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula for a sporting holiday with family or friends at Barneville Carteret ! Water sports, walking, relaxing on the beach, eating seafood platters, having a drink at a pavement café by the sea, strolling around the market to discover local speciality foods… There is no doubt about it, Barneville Carteret is a perfect destination for a holiday with friends ! The superb panoramic view from Cap de Carteret will take your breath away and the delightful restaurants in the centre of Barneville will make you want to try local specialities ! And don’t forget the programme of summer events which includes concerts, evening walks, festivals…

What to see and do in Barneville Carteret

Barneville Carteret is a chic seaside resort lined with 19th century villas. Its pretty beach huts are an ideal photo opportunity for a holiday souvenir.
The dunes d’Hatainville are 80m high and 1.5km long overlooking the sea. This nature conservation area has rich, diverse flora and fauna. Hatainville is also an exceptional surf spot where classes are held every day.

Walking enthusiasts should not miss the gorgeous Cap de Carteret where you can even go along part of the famous GR223 hiking path. The long beaches are perfect for water sports like optimist and catamaran sailing, windsurfing, rowing…There’s something for everyone.
For those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on dry land, Barneville Carteret has facilities for horse riding, tennis and a wonderful golf course with views of the Channel Islands. For family fun and laughter, have a game of crazy golf ! A gite holiday at Barneville Carteret is a marvellous opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors ! After a long day in the sea air, savour the pleasure of returning to your gite for a relaxing, convivial evening with friends.

What to do in the area around Barneville Carteret

Barneville Carteret is the departure point for ferries to the Channel Islands. Leave your gite in Barneville to spend the day or several days on Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney or Sark, exploring the beautiful countryside and strolling through the little streets of small shops. A real change of scenery and only a few miles away ! Right next to Barneville Carteret, make sure you go and see Fierville Windmill, the only working windmill in Lower Normandy !
Above Barneville, the headland of Cap du Rozel has superb panoramic views. You can continue along the coast to La Hague and walk along the cliffs. A few kilometres south of Barneville Carteret, explore Portbail and its two churches, paddle around the ‘havre’ (estuary) in a kayak.

How to get to Barneville Carteret

Barneville Carteret is on the west coast of Manche region :
By road : from Paris (3½ hours), take A13 then D903 to Carentan or D902 to Valognes,
From Cherbourg (35 minutes), take RN13.
By rail : Paris-Cherbourg line to Valognes 25km away
By air : Airports at Rennes, Caen, Deauville, Cherbourg-Maupertus
By boat : Ferry terminals at Cherbourg and Carteret
From the Channel Islands, 45 minutes by ferry to Carteret"