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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Manche

Manche’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Manche. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Customs Officers' Path – Lude Valley and Beaches from Carolles to Saint-Jean-le-Thomas

The wildest part is between Saint Jean le Thomas and the first Cabane Vauban. But the whole path between Saint Jean beach and Carolle beach is worth a detour. Allow 2 hours to browse it.

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Havre de la Vanlée

Classified natural heritage since 1988, the haven serves as an estuary for the Vanlée river. Covered with salt meadows and salt flats, it is accessible by a submersible road covered …

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Fosse Arthour

70 meters deep, this gorge has many attractions. On the heights, you will find a superb panorama as well as a Calvary marking the highest point of the ridge. In …

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Parc Emmanuel Liais

This park is a botanical treasure. It is a nod to travelers and explorers who returned to port with all kinds of exotic plants. The greenhouse is a highlight of these beautiful gardens.

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Mare de Vauville Nature Reserve

Just behind the campsite of Vauville begins the marked path through the 60-acre nature reserve. With calmness, attention and patience one can observe beautiful plants and the variety of exotic …

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Saire Waterfall in Vast

Little heavenly corner where you can stop on the side of the road for a little respite.

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Biville Dunes

Hugely high dunes. From the parking lot at the beach you have a nice view up. How big and steep they are only becomes apparent when you climb them. We …

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View of Nez de Jobourg

This is a very beautiful section of the coastal path with a view of the Nez de Jobourg. Note that this rocky promontory is also the oldest geological area in Cotentin. It houses four small caves that can be visited.

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Pointe du Bec de l'Âne

Fantastic views as far as the eye can see

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Castel Vendon

Castel Vendon is a rock which has a singular shape. In 1792, a treasure was discovered buried at its foot. It was a terracotta vase containing coins from the High …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Manche

Customs Officers' Path – Lude Valley and Beaches from Carolles to Saint-Jean-le-Thomas

Havre de la Vanlée

Fosse Arthour

Parc Emmanuel Liais

Mare de Vauville Nature Reserve

Saire Waterfall in Vast

Biville Dunes

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