Ay

The Ay is a coastal river in Normandy that winds through the Manche landscape and flows toward the English Channel. It creates a transition zone where freshwater streams meet tidal influences from the sea.

The river has shaped settlement patterns along the Normandy coast since medieval times and served as an important axis for trade. Its connection to the sea made it a strategic location for economic activity in the region.

The Ay river is deeply connected to fishing practices in the region, and along its banks you can still see traditional methods passed down through generations. This connection to fishing shapes the daily life and identity of the coastal communities.

Multiple access points along the river allow visitors to fish, walk trails, or observe wildlife year-round. Conditions for these activities vary with water levels and tidal cycles.

The river stands out for how it shows the effects of tidal rhythms that change the landscape daily. This constant transformation allows visitors to see how nature and marine forces work together in this area.

Location: Manche

GPS coordinates: 49.22361,-1.60750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21