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An exceptional and unmissable monument: Coutances Cathedral An emblematic monument of the historic capital of the Cotentin region, Coutances Cathedral is, alongside Mont Saint-Michel, the most famous jewel of Norman Gothic architecture. A must-see when visiting the Cotentin region, it will allow you to discover an exceptional building of unparalleled beauty.

Coutances Cathedral, with its towers and stone spires, towers majestically above the city, was rebuilt in the 13th century. Nevertheless, the Romanesque structure of the nave and the towers of the facade were retained and form the basic framework of the present cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Normandy. The building owes its fame to its outstanding elegance, the boldness of its lantern tower (the most beautiful in Normandy), and its magnificent medieval stained-glass windows (the largest surviving 13th-century stained-glass windows in Normandy).

Created between 1852 and 1855, the Coutances Botanical Garden is one of the oldest in Normandy. The harmonious combination of French symmetrical borders, English-style tree groups, and Italianate terraces invites you to stroll, relax, and dream.

A small commune along the English Channel. From the beach, you can see the islands of Jersey and Chausey. At low tide, shore fishing is possible. To the west, behind a strip of coastal dunes, a sandy harbor has been partially converted for agricultural, oyster farming, and tourism activities. In 1964, 120 hectares were transformed into a polder. In 1981, 11 hectares were developed into a shellfish farming zone. The commune's main source of wealth comes from oyster farming, whose flavor is appreciated throughout the country. Beyond the harbor, the wooded landscape offers superb views of the sea and the islands.

The church of Notre-Dame de Gratot is a Catholic building located in the French commune of Gratot in the department of the English Channel in Normandy.

Beautiful little village church with beautiful views and crypt

The commune of Pont de la Roque was the subject of a first Allied bombing on April 23, 1944. The bombers targeted the stone bridge built over the coastal river of Siena. Nearly 20 air raids were launched to destroy this bridge and it was not until mid-June that three of the eleven arches were destroyed by bombs.

Remains of a stone bridge crossing La Roque.