Campsite near Coutances
Explore Coutances from our campsite
Close to our campsite in MancheCoutances is the historic capital of the Cotentin region, with its hill and imposing cathedral dominating the surrounding bocage countryside. Surrounded by its verdant surroundings, visitors can discover both its rich historical and architectural heritage.
During your stay at campsite near Coutancesdiscover this Normandy town that’s well worth a visit!
What to see and do in Coutances
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances forms, with the Mont Saint-Michel (camping-mont-saint-michel.html), one of the two major sites for discovering Gothic art in Normandy. Built in the 11ᵉ century and spared from bombardment, this emblematic edifice of the Cotentin region will reveal its secrets to you on an audioguided tour or a guided tour (the latter option allows access to the upper parts of Coutances Cathedral). Technophiles, meanwhile, can opt for a 360° virtual tour.
Want to know what gardens were like in the 17th century? To find out, head for the Jardin des Plantes and enter a world divided between the English and French garden styles.
Just a stone’s throw from the Jardin des Plantes, the Musée Quesnel-Morinière opens the doors to its seven exhibition rooms. Housed in a former mansion dating from the late 17th century, the museum’s collections of paintings stand alongside a multitude of other works, including sculptures and ceramics typical of the Normandy region. tourist sites to discover in Coutancesdon’t miss a visit to the château de Gratot. An opportunity for lovers of old stones and the curious to admire architectural elements dating from different periods between the 13ᵉ and 18ᵉ centuries.
