Sandy beach with water puddles and a cloudy skyA vast sandy beach with numerous scattered water puddles. The sky is partially cloudy with visible blue sky areas. On the horizon, a line of trees and some indistinct structures can be seen.
©A stretch of sand and water puddles under a changing sky.|Aymeric Picot
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Havre de la Vanlée: a confidential haven

With very few visitors on the Lingreville side, the haven is a real place of peace and quiet. Its naturalness is its strength and it gives off the secluded atmosphere of the edge of the world.

Green plant with white flowers growing on sandA green plant with white flowers is growing on sand. In the background, there are trees and a blue sky. The plant appears to thrive despite the arid conditions.
©This plant grows in harsh conditions, showing its resilience.|Aymeric Picot
Cotton field with white bolls and a blue sky with cloudsA vast cotton field with white, fluffy bolls stretches under a clear blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. In the distance, hills and trees can be seen.
©A cotton field stretches as far as the eye can see under a blue sky dotted with clouds.|Aymeric Picot

Located between the communes of Granville and Agon-Coutainville, the haven is situated over 3 communes: Lingreville, Bréhal and Bricqueville-sur-Mer.

2 roads cross this haven: the 375 road which is liable to flooding (during high tides only) and the second road which crosses the haven is the D592 road but this time it is on a floodgate which allows the sea water to enter the haven. The latter therefore marks out the grassland and wetland areas.

Two flora and fauna interest zones have been established there and almost 200 species of birds have been recorded. There are also salt marsh sheep which are very representative of these areas.

A man with a green cap looks into the distance in a mountainous landscapeA bearded man wearing a green cap looks into the distance. He is wearing a green t-shirt and appears to be in a state of contemplation. In the background, there are mountains and a dense forest. The sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere.
©A moment of tranquility in the mountains.

Designated a Natura 2000 site (like the seven others on the western coast of the Manche department), the harbour is a protected area. With few visitors, you can walk there in complete tranquillity to recharge your batteries

Thomas

   Essential visits

  • Numerous small paths to discover during your walks
  • The GR 223 road passes nearby
  • Road liable to flooding
  • Many animals to observe
  • Preserved nature, exceptional landscapes
  • Peace and quiet
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Aerial view of a coastal village with houses and farmlandAerial view of a coastal village with houses and farmland. The sea stretches out to the horizon, and clouds dot the sky. The land is green and fertile, with winding roads crisscrossing the landscape.
©A peaceful village bordered by the sea, where nature and architecture meet.|Philippe Fauvel
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Aerial view of coastal wetlands with water bodies and vegetationAerial view of a coastal wetland landscape with water bodies and vegetation. The ocean is visible on the horizon, with waves crashing onto the shore. The area is dotted with meandering canals and wetlands, providing a diverse habitat for wildlife and plant life.
©Coastal wetlands offer a unique landscape where land meets the sea.|Philippe Fauvel
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Winding road bordered by vegetation leading to the oceanA winding road crosses lush salt marshes leading to the ocean. The road is bordered by lush vegetation and small water canals. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©A winding road crosses the salt marshes to the ocean.|Philippe Fauvel
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