2017 Gr223 Saint Vaast La Hougue Arnaud Guerin Thierry Bassey Estelle Hertault Cdt50 19
2017 Gr223 Saint Vaast La Hougue Arnaud Guerin Thierry Bassey Estelle Hertault Cdt50 89
Saint-Vaast la Hougue is one of the most visited towns in Normandy, especially since Stéphane Bern and his show crowned it “favorite village of the French” in 2019.
Home to a marina, fishing is one of the main activities with also the production of Norman oysters. One can as well visit the village, the sailors’ chapel or the Vauban towers of La Hougue built in the 17th century and registered on the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 2008.
Also offering a wide range of walks, along the dikes or the GR223, the landscapes are all as diverse as they are striking! At the end of the day, there is nothing like a culinary discovery by tasting the local products!
The Island of Tatihou owes its name to the Viking period. It is the combination of “Hou” meaning land surrounded by water and “Tat” which is a proper name also meaning island surrounded by the sea.
Only one kilometer from the port of Saint Vaast, the island of Tatihou is full of incredible sites not to be missed. It owes its name to the Vikings of the Normandy coast in the 9th century. Spread over nearly 28 hectares, the key words are nature and history. You can find seabirds in particular thanks to the ornithological reserve, behind the Vauban tower.
The old lazaretto, dating from 1723, was transformed into a maritime museum after having been used to prevent the spread of the plague. You can visit a botanical garden, a naval carpentry workshop and also find buildings intended for the accommodation of tourists.
