E4 – Val de Saire – Tatihou
Your tailor-made tour of the Cotentin
The detailed program imagined by Receptif Ouest :
09:30 Departure with your guide from the aire de Cantepie between Isigny-sur-Mer and Carentan (plan to arrive 15 minutes early).
Val de SaireGuided panoramic tour of the Val de Saire: stop at the Gatteville lighthouse, the highest in the département (72 meters); arrival at Barfleur, which holds the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" label; stop at Montfarville to discover the magnificent frescoes by Guillaume Fouace. Arrival at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, voted "France's favorite village" in 2019. Remarkable view of the two UNESCO-listed Vauban Towers.
12:00 Lunch (menu 2025) - Single menu to choose fromStarters: Duo charcuterie OR Rillette de la Mer (depending on availability) OR Cassolette normande OR Salade de lardons et chèvre chaudMain courses : Chicken supreme with Normandy sauce OR Marmite de la mer au gratin with camembert cheese, green salad OR Noix de jambon au pommeau / side dishes: French fries, mashed potatoes, rice or saladDesserts: Baked apple cider & calvados OR Crème brûlée OR Chocolate mousseBeverages: 25 cl wine or cider and coffee
14:30 TatihouBoarding for the amphibious crossing. Guided tour of the island of Tatihou, famous for its maritime battles against the English, discovery of the historic remains of the Vauban Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit to the maritime museum.
Around 17:45 Return to Cantepie (depending on boat schedules)
Minimum 25 pax
1 free driver for every 20 paying customers
Services included:
❖ excursions and program services
❖ entrance fees and sea connections
❖ guide for the day
❖ lunch (starter/main course/dessert with 25 cl wine and coffee)
Services not included:
❖ transport
❖ parking (to be paid on site by the driver)
❖ services indicated as “optional” below
Optional:
❖ kir
Program subject to change depending on tide times, technical visits and
availability.
