Situated in the small village of Acqueville, at the tip of the Cotentin peninsula, 10 km from Cherbourg, on the highest cliffs in Europe. A good base to discover the city of Cherbourg with its many restaurants and bars. Also, its Cité de la Mer, which shows the many facets of underwater exploration with human adventure as its main theme and includes the "Redoutable", a former submarine of the French Navy, now a museum and the largest submarine in the world open to the public.
Environment : In a peaceful and picturesque setting, ideal for walkers.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Denneville. 45 km. Charming family seaside resort across from the Channel islands with long sandy beach and numerous watersports available including wind surfing, sailing and sea fishing.
Tatihou Island. 45 km. Just off the coast from the little port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, an inhabited and fortified island with maritime museum. Also a paradise for nature lovers and in particular birdwatchers.
St Vaast la Hougue. 45 km. Fishing harbour renowned for its oyster production and popular seaside resort with marina.
Barfleur. 45 km. Attractive and unspoilt little seaside resort and active fishing port.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf de Cherbourg, La Glacerie. 17 km. Golf course. 9 holes Par 72 - 5780m. A beautiful course on the heights of Cherbourg with tree-lined and narrow fairways and small well-protected greens.
Forest Adventure en Cotentin, St Sauveur le Vicomte. 35 km. Tree top adventure park. At the heart of the forest, in the Marais du Cotentin and Bessin National Park, many trails offering adventures from tree to tree, with zip lines, nets, walkways and bridges. Different courses, tailored to the levels and tastes of all, for both adults and children. Night courses also available but by reservation only.
Chateau de Pirou. 60 km. Beautiful little castle, thought to be the oldest in Normandy, dating back to the earliest Viking raids.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Ste Mère Eglise. 45 km. First town to be liberated after the D-Day landings hosting athe Airborne Troops Museum with memorabilia of the time.
Coutances. 75 km. Old hill town overlooked by its stunning half-gothic half-Norman cathedral. No to miss on Summer evenings when a sound and light show makes the most of this dramatic building.
Granville. 100 km. Port and lively seaside resort with pleasant long beach and fortified old centre looking out towards the Channel islands. Ferries to the Channel islands and Iles Chausey.
Bayeux. 100 km. Attractive town with well-preserved medieval centre and a renowned cathedral. Also famous for its tapestry depicting the story of the conquest of England and King Harold by the Norman William the Conqueror, in the Battle of Hastings. D-Day landings memorial museum.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Rennes (2 hr 45mn).
Ferries to Cherbourg (30mn) and Caen (1 hr 45mn).

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