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The hike is beautiful and safe. Except for one major drawback: if you have a dog, be careful because there are several farm properties with dogs running free!! There is a waterfall at the end of the hike.

Magnificent tour. Not to be missed. Battery well charged. We loved it.

The original lighthouse was built in 1775 to protect the dangerous waters around Pointe de Barfleur, which were known for numerous shipping disasters, including the sinking of the "White Ship" in 1120. Since the first tower did not meet the requirements of the 1825 national coastal lighting program, construction began on a new, larger tower in 1829. Completed in 1835 under the direction of architect Charles-Félix Morice de la Rue, it replaced the old tower, which was then used as an optical telegraph. The new tower is made of approximately 11,000 granite blocks and has 365 steps—symbolizing the days of a year. It also has 52 windows (representing the weeks) and 12 floors (representing the months).

Impressive lighthouse, possibility to climb and have a spectacular view

Childhood memory, it's a very nice place to have fun on the beach

After a somewhat physical climb, you can enjoy a panorama over the bay of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.

The climb to the top of La Pernelle hill requires a good level of practice and, above all, training. I recommend the climb from Quettehou (the road starts behind the Intermarché supermarket), which is much quieter from a traffic perspective.

The Pointe de Saire lighthouse is located in an old fort built by Vauban. It overlooks the Bay of Réville as far as Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and the Island of Tatihou. Its height is 10m and the range of its light is 10 nautical miles.