Plage de la Vieille église, Beach in Barneville-Carteret, France
The Plage de la Vieille église extends over 10 kilometers of fine sand along the Normandy coast, facing the Channel Islands and Écréhou archipelago.
The beach takes its name from the ruins of Saint Germain Church, which stood on the rocky promontory until the 19th century, marking centuries of local history.
Local fishing traditions continue at the beach, where residents gather shellfish and practice sustainable coastal harvesting methods passed down through generations.
Visitors can access the beach via the D902 road and Route des Deux Plages, with free parking available near the entrance to the coastal path.
The beach features natural caves and rock formations that create distinct swimming areas, while strong currents make it a preferred location for surfing.
Location: Barneville-Carteret
GPS coordinates: 49.37568,-1.80961
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
Phare de Carteret
315 m
Église Notre-Dame de Portbail
9.2 km
Havre de Carteret
2.3 km
Manoir de Graffard
4.9 km
Baptistère de Portbail
9.1 km
Château de Chimay
3.2 km
Église Saint-Germain de Barneville
4.3 km
Dunes D'Hatainville
2 km
Plage de La Potinière
4.3 km
Grande Plage de Barneville à Portbail
4.3 km
Autel des Druides
6.1 km
Chapelle Sainte-Ergoueffe
9.2 km
Église Saint-Germain de Carteret
2 km
Corps de garde de Carteret
351 m
Golf de la côte des isles
4.7 km
Église Saint-Jean de Saint-Jean-de-la-Rivière
5.4 km
Ancienne église Saint-Germain de Barneville-Carteret
125 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de La Haye-d'Ectot
5.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Louis de Carteret
1.8 km
Église Saint-Lô de Sénoville
7.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Baubigny
6 km
Église de Saint-Georges-de-la-Rivière
5.9 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Saint-Maurice-en-Cotentin
7.7 km
Église Notre-Dame des Moitiers d'Alonne
3.6 km
Église Saint-Martin du Mesnil
8.4 km
Église Saint-Georges de Sortosville-en-Beaumont
7.8 km
Thirteen Arches Bridge
9.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Boulogne de la Maubrairie
9.1 kmReviews
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