Portbail

Portbail

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPortbailSaint-Lô-d'Ourville at 2.3 km
Insee code50412Le Mesnil at 3.7 km
Postcode50580Saint-Georges-de-la-Rivière at 3.8 km
Latitude49.3356590Denneville at 3.8 km
Longitude-1.7000230Canville-la-Rocque at 4.7 km
Surface19.56 km²Saint-Rémy-des-Landes at 5 km
Population1636 inhabitantsSaint-Jean-de-la-Rivière at 5 km
Density87 inhabitants/km²Saint-Maurice-en-Cotentin at 6 km
National labelsBaudreville at 6.3 km
Chief townSaint-Lô (at 61 km, 56 min)Besneville at 6.3 km
DepartmentMancheFierville-les-Mines at 6.5 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

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.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Portbail
Leisure centresBeach of Portbail,   Marina of Portbail,   Racecourse of Calzarello

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

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.

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The Notre Dame
 
Harbourfront Portbail
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La hurette    
9.5
Baubigny
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 Portbail55 € the double room 
Le clos de la mielle    
8.8
Baubigny
Detached house, in a small village, facing the sea and dune to a site protected beach at 1 km. Nice breakfast, jams, cakes and bread. Provision of a garden facing the sea, walking paths...
Located 13 km from Portbail45 € the double room 
La laiterie  
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 Portbail65 € the double room 

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La plaisance  
9.1
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,...
Located 6 km from PortbailFrom 480 € to 650 € per week 
Maison du Dy
Saint-Maurice-en-Cotentin
Authentic stone house with exposed beams and wooden partitions. Located in a former farm, this recently renovated house is surrounded by a garden and an enclosed courtyard. You will...
Located 6.1 km from PortbailFrom 300 € to 580 € per week 
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1 In old stone farmhouse in the countryside and just 2 km from the sea 1 cottage 7 people 3 ears, and 3 cottages 2 ears with 2 separate bedrooms upstairs and 1 ground floor in our house...
Located 11.3 km from PortbailFrom 295 € to 495 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping La Bucaille 
Montgardon
Normandy, a small campsite near the ferry ports, and only 2 km from the popular market town of La Haye du Puits.  The campsite is situated in a beautiful tranquil setting in a separate...
Located 12.4 km from Portbail12 € per day 
Bel sito    
8.4
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,...
Located 12.9 km from PortbailFrom 14.50 € to 22 € per day 

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HOTELS
Aux XIII Arches    
8.8
Portbail
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...
Located in PortbailRoom from 48 €
Le Phenix 
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....
Located in PortbailRoom from 52 €
Hôtel Restaurant Des Isles     
8.1
Barneville-Carteret
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...
Located 6.1 km from PortbailRoom from 98 €

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