Activities at Barfleur, at the north-east tip of Cotentin

Activities

There are lots of possibilities for walking or cycling in the surrounding area : Gatteville lighthouse – 2km, Jonville beach - 9 km.

There is a 3.1km discovery trail around the village with information boards along the way (maps are available in the Internet or from the Tourist Office).

Barfleur is also situated on the famous GR 223 (Grande Randonnée – long distance walking track) “the coast trail”.

During your stay don’t forget to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue -11 km

Cherbourg is less than 30 km: on a rainy day, you can visit the Cité de la Mer and revisit the history of the Titanic or go inside a nuclear submarine.

The Normandy landing beaches are less than 40 km away.

All year long, markets selling local produce take place in Barfleur and in nearby villages, such as Saint-Pierre-Eglise or Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.

Barfleur in high season: Tuesday morning and Saturday morning on the quayside Henri Chardon
Saint-Pierre-Eglise 9 km: Wednesday morning on the market place close to the church
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue 11 km: Saturday morning between the Place de la République and Place Belle-Isle
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 27 km: Thursday morning and Saturday morning Place de Gaule and Place Centrale

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Bench at the entrance of the Barfleur harbour - Picturesque fish port in Normandy

Barfleur under the sun from the bay of the Gatteville Lightouse - Normandy

Entrance of the Barfleur harbour - Story of the ship Le Mora, Normandy

A trawler at low tide in Barfleur - Normandy

Small lighthouse inside the Barfleur harbour - Le Mora, Normandy

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Fresh lobsters from the Cotentin, photo taken by Caroline, the owner of the guesthouse Le Mora at Barfleur

2025 Major Tide Dates

For the fishermen, the next exceptional equinox high tides will take place

April 27 → 30 (up to 110)
September 8 → 11 (up to 107)
October 7 → 10 (up to 112)
November 5 → 8 (up to 109)
December 5 & 6 (coefficients 101)

Sailing school

Located on the beach side of the village the Barfleur sailing school welcomes you from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6.30pm and offers sailing courses for adults and children during school holidays.

The address of the school 10 chemin de la Masse 50760 Gatteville-le-Phare. You can contact the school at +33 (2) 33 54 79 08 or by e-mail at the following address: [email protected]

A short walk on the other side of the Barfleur harbour following the sign La Grande Jetée

Short walk in Barfleur

For a different view point of the charming harbour of Barfleur, take the path on the right side of the quay and follow the sign La Grande Jetée to access the other side of the harbour. From there, you will have a panoramic view of the harbour, Saint-Nicolas church and the village.

2025 Major Tide Dates

For the fishermen, the next exceptional equinox high tides will take place

April 27 → 30 (up to 110)
September 8 → 11 (up to 107)
October 7 → 10 (up to 112)
November 5 → 8 (up to 109)
December 5 & 6 (coefficients 101)

Sailing school

Located on the beach side of the village the Barfleur sailing school welcomes you from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6.30pm and offers sailing courses for adults and children during school holidays.

The address of the school 10 chemin de la Masse 50760 Gatteville-le-Phare. You can contact the school at +33 (2) 33 54 79 08 or by e-mail at the following address: [email protected]

Short walk in Barfleur

For a different view point of the charming harbour of Barfleur, take the path on the right side of the quay and follow the sign La Grande Jetée to access the other side of the harbour. From there, you will have a panoramic view of the harbour, Saint-Nicolas church and the village.

in summer

MusiKenSaire festival in Barfleur in the Saint-Nicolas Church with many other summer events

The village of Barfleur is very lively in the summer, with several events scheduled.

Musical Summer
"L’été Musical de Barfleur", a festival organized by the Friends of the Church of Barfleur Association, aims to showcase the Saint-Nicolas Church of Barfleur by hosting concerts featuring renowned musicians.

Thanks to the church’s excellent acoustics, audiences enjoy high-quality sound. Several large screens are also set up inside the church to offer better views of the performers.
The 22nd edition will take place from July 23 to August 1, 2025.
Anne Queffélec, an internationally acclaimed pianist, has been the festival’s patron since 2013, succeeding Brigitte Engerer, who passed away in 2012.

Program & Reservations

https://www.barfleur.fr/lete-musical-de-barfleur-2025/

Antiques Village
In 2025, the 46th "Village of Antiques" will take place from August 21 to 24.

The Village of Antiques is a major event for Barfleur and the whole Cotentin region. Around 40 exhibitors will be set up on Barfleur’s harbor, welcoming visitors for four days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission is free, and visitors can stroll around, browse or purchase paintings, furniture, and jewelry. You can also enjoy a drink and taste oysters at the Village Bar.

MusikenSaire Festival
Every first weekend of September, the MusikenSaire Festival—a celebration of the Norman contemporary music scene—takes over the Barfleur harbor docks.

The public is invited to enjoy free concerts and various activities, discovering some of the best Norman bands in rock, pop, folk, and other current music genres.

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