Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Coastal commune in Manche, France.
Description
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a coastal town on the northeast side of the Cotentin peninsula with a modern marina, an active fishing harbor, and large oyster farming operations. The facilities spread across the waterfront between the port and the coastline, with separate areas for private and commercial vessels.
History
In 1692, the naval battle of La Hougue took place in the waters near the town, where a French fleet was defeated by an Anglo-Dutch force. This event fundamentally shifted maritime power in western Europe.
Culture
The town's identity is rooted in fishing and the sea, which shapes how locals live and what visitors see daily. Working boats fill the harbor, and the rhythm of unloading catches and preparing oysters is part of the place's character.
Practical
The town has good infrastructure for visitors and sailors with various services around the harbor area. The best time to visit is during the warmer months, when the harbors are most active and water activities take place.
Did you know?
Two fortified towers, one on Tatihou Island and one at La Hougue point, were built in 1692 following a famous naval battle. These structures were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2008 for their exceptional 17th-century military architecture.
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Tatihou
1.7 km
Fort de La Hougue
1.7 km
Château de Réville
3.4 km
Tatihou Maritime Museum
1.5 km
La Chapelle des Marins à Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
521 m
Église Saint-Martin de Réville
3.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Éloi de Réville
3.8 kmManoir d'Escarboville
3.2 km
Redoute de Réville
3.4 km
Phare de la Pointe de Saire
3.4 km
Ruines de l'église Saint-Martin de Rideauville
2.3 km
Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
790 mOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Martin de Réville
3.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Clément de Tatihou
1.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Grâce du Pont Rasé Isamberville
2.7 kmScenic viewpoint
387 mScenic viewpoint
1.6 kmChristianity, wayside cross
525 mMémorial General Leclerc
493 mA la memoire des Marins perins
1.5 kmTomb
525 mTomb
529 mTomb
529 mTomb
519 mTomb
527 mBench, memorial
532 mMemorial, commemorative plaque
109 mManoir de Cabourg
3.2 kmReal people, real opinions — but not verified.
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Very beautiful harbor where one feels a bit at the end of the world! Here, you can soak up marine breeze and oxygen!
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