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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is one of France’s prettiest villages — perfect for a slow stroll and a long lunch. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
On the east coast of the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a charming fishing and yachting port famous for its oysters and for the twin Vauban towers that guard its harbour — part of a network of fortifications listed by UNESCO. One tower stands on the little tidal island of Tatihou, reached by an amphibious boat, which shelters gardens, a maritime museum and a bird reserve. The lively port, full of fishing boats and yachts, is lined with seafood restaurants and the famous Gosselin grocery, while the sheltered waters make it a favourite sailing base. With its Vauban heritage, celebrated oysters, sea air and easygoing maritime charm, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a delightful port town of the Norman coast, a perfect place to savour seafood, history and the pleasures of the sea.