The Top 8 Lakes in Manche
Looking to visit the best lakes in Manche? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Manche’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Cité de la Mer
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The old maritime station of Cherbourg now houses a museum which owes its existence to the Redoutable, the first French nuclear submarine. Its dismantling led to a movement that allowed the museum to see the light of day.
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Beautiful view of Mont Saint-Michel bay
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The spot is always worth a detour.
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Mouth of the Herquemoulin Stream
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The "Ruisseau de Herquemoulin" stream ends its short life here by plunging into the sea ("La mare aux marchands"). But through thousands of years of work, he has cut a …
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Heather Lake
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Don't forget mosquito spray. The many small ponds are a mosquito Eldorado. You can also fish in the large lake. Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the Landscape …
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Mont Castre Pond
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Very nice spot. On the weekend quite visited. Baden is not allowed. Tretbote are available for hire. A small kiosk offers ice cream and other goodies
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Lande du Thot -- View towards La Mare de Vauville
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Gentle descent along the coast with a breathtaking view of the La Mare de Vauville Nature Reserve
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Étang aux Moines
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Etang aux Moines: Small man-made lake in the shadow of the Cerisy-la-Fôret Abbey, which invites you to linger after a visit to the former monastery church. Numerous benches and some …
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View of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
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Great panorama, beautiful narrow paths (old smugglers' path)
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