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

beautiful natural monuments around Cherbourg. 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: September 28, 2025

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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Cherbourg-Octeville Public Garden

A legacy of the 19th century, the parks and gardens of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin bear witness to the botanical wealth of the world thanks to the exotic varieties brought back at that …

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Baie d'Écalgrain

Ecalgrain Bay was the historic site of mills giving the bay its name. Today it is best known for the paragliders who take off from the site. The panoramic views of the coastline it offers are remarkable.

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Fontaine Saint Germain

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