Barfleur

Barfleur is a coastal commune in Normandy built from granite stone with buildings that line narrow lanes leading down to the harbor. Fishing boats moor at stone quays where daily maritime activities continue along the waterfront.

This port served as a launching point in 1066 when Norman ships departed for the Battle of Hastings, a conflict that reshaped medieval England. That connection to the conquest established Barfleur as a strategically important maritime location.

The Saint-Nicolas church stands as the spiritual center where locals and visitors gather for seasonal cultural events that echo through its medieval walls. These gatherings shape how people experience the village's rhythm throughout the year.

The lifeboat shelter opens for visitors on weekends during May and June, then daily from July through September. Outside these times you can still walk through the streets and explore the harbor freely.

Every two years in April, around fifty selected artists convert private homes into temporary galleries for the Village Fait Galerie event. This transforms the entire town into an open-air art exhibition where residents become part of the cultural experience.

Location: communauté d'agglomération du Cotentin

Location: arrondissement of Cherbourg

Location: Manche

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Shares border with: Gatteville-le-Phare, Montfarville

Address: 50760 Barfleur, France

Phone: +33233234300

Email: secretariat@mairiedebarfleur.fr

Website: http://barfleur.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.67028,-1.26472

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01