Barfleur, Coastal commune in Normandy, France
The granite houses and narrow streets of Barfleur line the harbor where fishing boats dock next to the stone quays.
The port of Barfleur marked the departure point for Norman ships heading to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, changing England's history.
The Saint-Nicolas church hosts the annual summer music festival featuring classical concerts that resonate through its restored medieval walls.
The village opens its lifeboat shelter to visitors every weekend in May and June, with daily access from July through September.
Fifty selected artists transform private residences into temporary galleries during the biennial April exhibition Village Fait Galerie.
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Gatteville-le-Phare, Montfarville
Address: 50760 Barfleur, France 50760
Phone: +33233234300
Email: secretariat@mairiedebarfleur.fr
Website: http://barfleur.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.67028,-1.26472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
Normandy contains historical sites and natural areas away from main routes. The region features old abbeys, medieval castles, coastal villages and natural landscapes. The locations include the Benedictine Palace in Fécamp, Monet's Gardens in Giverny and the Seine Loop Natural Park.
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
New Gatteville Lighthouse
2.9 km
Château de Tocqueville
4.7 km
Saint Nicholas Church
432 m
Château de Réville
5.8 km
Église Notre-Dame de Montfarville
1.8 km
Château du Tourps
3.1 km
Manoir de la Crasvillerie
3.7 km
Commanderie de Valcanville
5.5 km
Manoir du Broc
2.8 km
Maison d'Anneville
4.4 km
Eglise paroissiale Saint-Pierre à Gatteville-le-Phare
2.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Réville
5.7 km
Château de Janville
4.4 km
Manoir d'Arville
2.8 km
Chapelle des Marins
2.2 km
Manoir d'Herclat
5.5 km
Manoir des Tourelles
2.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Éloi de Réville
5.4 km
Église Notre-Dame de Gouberville
4.5 km
Église Saint-Martin-et-Sainte-Trinité de Néville-sur-Mer
5.9 km
Croix ancienne du cimetière de Barfleur
464 m
Église Notre-Dame de Valcanville
5.5 km
St. Lawrence's Church, Tocqueville
5.2 km
Barfleur Lighthouse
3 km
Église Sainte-Geneviève de Sainte-Geneviève
3.9 km
Église Saint-Léger d'Anneville-en-Saire
4.2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption du Vicel
5.3 km
Monument aux morts de 1914-18
410 mReviews
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