The city break par excellence takes place in Coutances.
About 3 hours from Paris, accessible by train (Coutances station) or by car, Coutances is the historical capital of the Cotentin. Rich in a precious heritage and rocked by a tumultuous history, Coutances offers lovers of old stones sumptuous buildings to visit such as the unmissable Coutances Cathedral, the Quesnel Morinière Museum, the old streets, the Saint-Pierre church, etc.
His dynamism makes the city center a space where you can eat in high-quality establishments offering fresh and seasonal products cooked with passion. You can also find many unique boutiques and concept stores.
A plant garden, a true green lung of the city center can be visited in all seasons. Its collection of rare trees and mosaic beds make it a beloved place to visit where generations of children have walked the plant maze.
The theater animates the city center, the international jazz festival “Jazz under the apple trees” in May and the many leisure facilities make this small town on a human scale, an ideal destination for your next city break!”
Numerous animations, cinema, swimming pool, sports park, media library, exhibitions, … if you’re looking for occupations, you won’t lack any!
For 2 days in Coutances – Do not miss:
- The Cathedral of Coutances – Visit of the lower parts – vertiginous visit of the upper parts
- The garden of plants
- The Quesnel Morinière Museum
- Browse in one of the establishments of the center-ville
- Wandering through the stores of downtown Coutances
- Tasting local products in a restaurant
- Drinking a drink facing the cathedral
A large Gothic cathedral with pointed spires and detailed stained glass windows. The cathedral is located in an urban area with surrounding residential and commercial buildings. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of light blue.
Two people are walking on a gravel path in a public garden. The path is lined with greenery and colorful flowers. An information sign is visible on the left side of the image. The sky is clear and the sun is shining.
A symphony orchestra is performing on stage, illuminated by bright spotlights. The musicians are positioned with various instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, double basses, flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, and percussion. The spotlights create a dramatic atmosphere with colored light beams.
