Top Things to do in Basse-Normandie
Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Basse-Normandie, Normandy
Discover the best top things to do in Basse-Normandie, France including les etangs du val de See, Dunes d'Hattainville, Les Goges de Villiers, Reserve Naturelle de Vauville, La Roche d'Oetre, Cap Levi, Mare de Vauville, Le Havre de Portbail, Baie du Mont St Michel, Les parcs a huitres.
Restaurants in Basse-Normandie
1. les etangs du val de See
2. Dunes d'Hattainville
3. Les Goges de Villiers
4. Reserve Naturelle de Vauville
5. La Roche d'Oetre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Tourist Office - Natural site - Panorama - In the heart of Swiss Normandy, Roche d'Oetre is one of the most prestigious Western belvederes of France. The classified natural site is in the heart of the oldest mountain in Europe. From a height of 118 metres, Roche d'Oetre gives a stunning panoramic view over wooded Rouvre gorges. The "sentier des corniches" is "the path" to discover view point, panorama and the human profile in the rock. Desabled access - families with pushchair, picnic area with 11 tables. Rumble tracks, mountain bike trails, equestrians circuits. Tourist Office with regional information, lounge area, toilets, free wifi, touch screen table, gift shop with a large range of products included local produce, artisanal crafts, walking guides and much more ! Galerie with free exhibitions (paints, photos, sculptures...) Also on the site : Adventure course, cow pony and horse riding, pedal go kart and balance bike, orienteering course, bar restaurant.
6. Cap Levi
7. Mare de Vauville
8. Le Havre de Portbail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By davidwI1877WR - Port-Bail, France
Portbail is always busy, good restaurants from pizzerias to fine dining. Tuesday market is a must with stalls selling fresh fish, vegetables/fruit and souvenirs. When tide is in the seashore is impressive with water flowing strongly under the causeway. When tide is out the dunes and estuary are great for walking whatever the weather. Portbail harbour is small, with a marina and restaurant.
9. Baie du Mont St Michel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 759 reviews
Reviewed By N997UUrichardc - Crewe, United Kingdom
We decided to visit as we were travelling not thy and had a few hours to pass before catching a ferry, Arriving at 5pm we thought we might just take some photos and that was it, but we were very surprised. Firstly we parked in the designated areas as there is little choice, this cost €9 We caught the shuttle bus (free) past the galleries and restaurants on the mainland and then across the causeway, stopping short of Mt St Michel, you are met with a stunning sight, Once there you are then free to roam, gift shops, restaurants, & hotels are all down the Main Street, which looks like a medieval film set or from Harry Potter, You climb up and at the top there is the Abbey ( we didn’t have time to go in €8) but it was amazing from the outside. We had a snack ( 2 hot chocolates and 2 crepes €27) not cheap and not fantastic (by French standards) but the restaurant had a log fire and it was wet and dark outside, so a welcome refuge from the rain We then had a walk along the outer wall, in the dark, (iPhone torch’s are helpful) before returning to the shuttle bus (which run upto midnight) One thing we didn’t factor was the rising tide and as we went to leave the entrance was cut off by the high tide ( it was a very high one). So if you were there last night about 8pm and saw a English man in the rain taking off his shoes and socks and rolling up his jeans before paddling up-to his knees to get out, then that was me, there were a few chuckles, but I had a ferry to catch and there was no other way out ( We did have the shuttle bus to ourselves though) I can only assume that the other people stood by the entrance got out when the tide receded ? Definitely worth a trip, it was a wet evening in late October but the crowds were minimal ( probably as it was raining and going dark). Initially I was sceptical and thought a few photos and we’d be gone, but could have spent longer on the mount, it is beautiful and stunning and we will be heading back,
