The town itself is situated on a natural harbor surrounded by dunes south side and grassy with grazing salt marsh north side. The two churches (one on the edge of the harbor, the other approximately 200 m away), corresponded to two separate parishes: Portbail (the edge of the harbor) and Gouey (more inland). It is the church of the latter who became the parish church of St. Martin. Portbail was a commercial port at the Gallo-Roman and early Christian, then a ground installation Viking latter having quickly acculturated.
SIGHTSEEING
A baptistry pool dating from the Gallo-Roman was updated in 1956 during excavations preceding the construction of a school. It is visible behind the town hall. It is the only hexagonal baptistery existing today on the banks of the Loire, is made of recycled materials from the Gallo-Roman.
The church Notre-Dame, whose construction began in the 11th century and whose bell tower acts of bitter (fire frequency defined, like a lighthouse), the channel is cluttered with rocks and sandy shoals. The church hosts many exhibitions (painting and sculpture) throughout the season from April to September and a few concerts.
The beach can practice several water sports and sand yachting. The hinterland is conducive to hiking.
Every 4th Saturday of the month, book fair and postcards.
Port Bail music the weekend closest to June 21
Norman Day in mid-July with fireworks.
Day shipping mid-August.
Garage sale on the penultimate Sunday of August.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Sightseeing: Church Canville la Rocque with frescoes depicting the Legend of "hanging depended. Circuit marked around Canville la Rocque.
Le Manoir du Parc, Saint-Lô-d'Ourville.
A Carteret, in addition to Cape Town, along the rue des Ormes: at No. 1 is the house where Barbey d'Aurevilly spent his holidays. The street in front of sea, consists mainly of owners of houses Carteret, dating from the 18th century, some still bear the plaque indicating their date of manufacture and name of original owner.
Conveniently located across from the beach and harbor, enjoy a cooking seafood or is incredibly cool. In an authentic setting you can enjoy delicious fish and seafood come directly...
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Les Artistes de Saint Germain
4
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Auberge du Vieux Château
7.5
Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte
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Remarkable home located on a dune site, 1 km from the beach. Peaceful, nice breakfast, homemade jams. Room with a bathroom and individual toilets, a salon. Entrée independent with dining...
Located 12.7 km from Portbail
55 € the double room
La laiterie
8.7
Grosville
In a small hamlet north Cotentin Eric and John (and their cat Mistigris) welcome you in the countryside. Our cottages 'The Dairy' are favorable for the escape. The house offers a single...
Located 18.3 km from Portbail
From 70 € to 75 € the double room
Le tertre
La Feuillie
House of xviiith. Cottages in a small village 10 minutes of the Cotentin from the sea. With a pleasant setting with entrance and reserved parking for our guests, landscaped garden....
- General description: house full of feet with large fenced calm can receive your pooch. Layouts indoor and outdoor kitchen with 2 fridges, electric plate, electric oven, microwave,...
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Villa Marie Blanche 6 personnes SPECIAL OFFER
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Beach House Barneville-bright 3 bedrooms (1 on ground floor with shower / WC). Floor shower room / WC. Available: cot. Garden furniture. Sunbathing. 140.2 80 beds 2 beds house is very...
Located 5.8 km from Portbail
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La plaisance
9
Barneville-Carteret
Barneville-beach (500 m seaside,, cottage craft pers. PleiLa 4-5 (4-5 pax) : barneville-beach resort seaside blue flag for its quality of its environment, PLAGESurveillée July-August,...
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Located 2.1 km from Portbail
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Camping La Bucaille
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Normandy, a small campsite near the ferry ports, and only 2 km from the popular market town La-Haye-du-Puits. The campsite is situated in a beautiful tranquil setting in our cider apple...
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12 € per day
Bel sito
8.5
Baubigny
Located in a protected, 900 m of the sea, the majority of our locations has a panoramic view over the dunes, the sea and the Channel Islands. To respect your peace and your environment,...
Aux XIII Arches is located in Portbail in the department of La Manche in lower-Normandy. It offers rooms, spacious apartments, free Wi-Fi and free parking. All of the rooms are en suite...
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Room from 64 €
Le Phenix
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Portbail
Located on the seafront in Portbail, this hotel offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a view of the harbour. The bar features an open fire and Cherbourg Port is 45 km away....
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Room from 52 €
Hôtel Restaurant Des Isles
8.2
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The Hotel des Isles is situated on the sea front in Barneville-Carteret, a beautiful, coastal resort in La Manche. The Hotel invites you to come and discover the region's fish and...