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Barfleur Harbour – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Barfleur

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Barfleur Harbour – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Barfleur

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Barfleur Harbour – Saint Nicholas Church loop from Barfleur

00:58

3.83km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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561 m

View from Cracko lighthouse

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The view from Cracko Lighthouse is simply breathtaking and well worth the effort. When you reach the lighthouse, you will be rewarded with sweeping vistas of the coastline, where the vast expanse of ocean meets the sky.

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952 m

Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Postel Chapel

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A pretty little chapel dedicated to Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Postel, adjacent to the house where she lived.

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1.40 km

Barfleur Harbour

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The port village of Barfleur is the ideal place to take a break. It is located near the tip of the Cotentin peninsula.

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1.71 km

Saint Nicholas Church

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This beautiful church of Romanesque origin was first built after the Scandinavian invasions. It was destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. It is dedicated to Saint-Nicolas, patron saint of fishermen.

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1.77 km

SNSM - lifeguards at sea

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This used to be a rescue station, now a museum.

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1.80 km

William the Conqueror Monument

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In the 11th and 12th centuries, Barfleur was an important seaport, especially for trade between France and England. William the Conqueror is said to have set sail for England from here in 1066.

White Ship Disaster: In 1120, the "White Ship" (Blanche-Nef) sank off Barfleur – a tragic event that triggered a crisis over the English succession to the throne.

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2.17 km