Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Brucheville

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Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Brucheville

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Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Brucheville

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25.4km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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8.42 km

The Barquette Bridge

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This lock bridge in Carentan offers a beautiful view of the marsh landscapes. Its five flood gates close when the tide rises and open when it falls.

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9.59 km

Beautiful Field Road.

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Beautiful road through the fields.

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12.0 km

The south side of the church (12th-15th century) is a prime example of Flamboyant Gothic. The bell tower with the high octagonal spire towers high above the surroundings. A Renaissance-style gate closes off the choir.

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13.0 km

Carentan

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Gateway to the Cotentin peninsula and "capital of the marshes", it is located in the middle of beautiful green landscapes, home to the cattle and horses that have made the …

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13.4 km

Hotel de Dey

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also: Hôtel Hervieu-de-Pontlouis
You can see a plaque announcing that Honoré de Balzac stayed in this residence and wrote a short story “Le Réquisitionnaire” there in 1836.
The entrance portal …

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14.8 km

Canal de Carentan

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The port in the northeast of the city is located at the end of a channel connecting the bay of Les veys and was inaugurated in 1982. When the tide …

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22.2 km

Portion in the marshes

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Very nice portion in the heart of the marsh. A few steps from the Channel Sea, this natural space is home to a great diversity of species. Take the time to observe them as you progress.

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