Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Coastal commune in Manche, France.
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue stands on the northeast coast of the Cotentin peninsula, featuring a marina, fishing port, and extensive oyster farming facilities.
The naval Battle of La Hougue in 1692 marked a turning point when French ships faced defeat against the Anglo-Dutch fleet near the town's waters.
The town celebrates maritime heritage through local festivals, including Ancres & Encres book fair and regular events centered around fishing traditions.
The port accommodates 750 pleasure boats and 37 fishing vessels, while offering sailing schools and direct access to protected marine environments.
Two Vauban towers, located on Tatihou Island and La Hougue point, received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008 for their military architecture.
Location: canton of Quettehou
Location: Manche
Location: communauté d'agglomération du Cotentin
Location: arrondissement of Cherbourg
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: http://www.saintvaast.fr/
Shares border with: La Pernelle, Réville, Quettehou
Address: Rue du Port, 50550 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France 50550 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Phone: +33233886230
Email: saintvaast.mairie@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://saintvaast.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.58806,-1.26750
Latest update: October 10, 2025 13:17
Tatihou
1.7 km
Fort de La Hougue
1.7 km
Château de Réville
3.4 km
Tatihou Maritime Museum
1.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de Montfarville
7.4 km
Château du Tourps
6.1 km
Manoir de la Crasvillerie
5.6 km
Château de Pépinvast
6.5 km
La Chapelle des Marins à Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
521 m
Château d'Aumeville
6.5 km
Commanderie de Valcanville
7.6 km
Maison d'Anneville
5.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Réville
3.5 km
Manoir d'Ourville
4.9 km
Église Saint-Vigor de Quettehou
3.1 km
Église Sainte-Pétronille de La Pernelle
4.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Éloi de Réville
3.8 km
Pavillon de Grenneville
5.1 km
Town hall of La Pernelle
4.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de Morsalines
3.6 km
Redoute de Réville
3.4 km
Phare de la Pointe de Saire
3.4 km
Église Saint-Léger d'Anneville-en-Saire
5.4 km
Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
790 m
Ruines de l'église Saint-Martin de Rideauville
2.3 km
Église Notre-Dame, anciennement Saint-Antoine de Grenneville
5.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre d'Aumeville-Lestre
6.6 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption du Vicel
6.1 kmReviews
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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!
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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