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Perched high above the coast of Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, with breathtaking views of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, stands the Cabane Vauban – a silent witness to a bygone era. This small stone hut dates back to the 17th century and was built during the reign of the great fortress builder Vauban. It once served as a watchtower, monitoring the coast and controlling smuggling.

The Cabane Vauban de Champeaux is a small 17th-century watchtower and observation hut on the cliffs of Champeaux. It is part of a defensive network established by the fortress builder Vauban under Louis XIV to monitor the coast. Later, customs officers used the hut to check smugglers and ships. Today, it is accessible via the GR 223 (Sentier des Douaniers) and offers spectacular views of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel.

The Cabane Vauban was built in the 17th century and is named after the famous French fortification engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, who was responsible for the design and reinforcement of numerous coastal fortifications during the reign of Louis XIV. The hut originally served as a shelter for sentries and customs officers monitoring the coast to detect smugglers or enemy ships early. While there are several similar observation points along the Normandy coast, the Cabane Vauban near Carolles is considered the most well-known and well-preserved.

A recently renovated Vauban cabin accessible via a small trail that starts in the Vallée des Peintres. Panoramic views of the cliffs of Carolles, Jullouville, and the entire Bay of Granville are offered. Access is also possible by road from Groussey.

Such a quiet and beautiful place

Please note, there is also a small stream flowing there. Quite nice to take a look at the waterfront.

Nice spot for a photo

As the road climbs past the small seaside town, the customs footpath continues along the cliffs, passing several historic lookouts built to secure the coastline.