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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Havre de Regnéville-sur-Mer: the largest of the havens

The largest but perhaps one of the best known, the Havre de Regnéville-sur-Mer is surrounded by the village of Regnéville-sur-Mer and the tip of Agon-Coutainville.

Boats moored on a lake at sunsetSeveral boats are moored on a calm lake at sunset. The orange and pink reflections of the sky shimmer on the water. The surrounding vegetation is blurred in the foreground.
©Boats moored on the lake reflect the warm colors of the sunset.|Aymeric Picot
Boats moored near the shore at sunsetView of a sunset over the water with boats moored near the shore. Orange reflections shimmer on the calm water and the boats are visible in the foreground.
©Boats moored near the shore at sunset create a peaceful scene.|Aymeric Picot

The haven is formed by the mouth of the Sienne and Soulles rivers. It covers more than 1,800 hectares, which makes it the largest of the 8 havens on the west coast of the Manche department. It is also the deepest at 5 kilometres deep.

Formerly a beaching port, Regnéville was a very important trading port. Since the Second World War, it has only been used by pleasure boats.

The haven is an major ornithological interest zone and is classified. The sandy spit which marks the northern edge of the haven (Pointe d’Agon) is susceptible to silting due to the tides bringing in sediments.

A man with a beard and a bun, wearing a brown t-shirt, laughs while walking down an urban street.A man with a beard and a bun, wearing a brown t-shirt, laughs while walking down an urban street. In the background, there are buildings with stairs and parked cars. The scene takes place during the day, with natural light illuminating the street.
©A moment of joy captured on a bustling street.

The haven is bordered by the Pointe d’Agon and Regnéville, both of which we strongly recommend. Two magnificent places that are a must-see. Perfect for photo shoots or walks against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

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   Essential visits

  • The Pointe d’Agon – a natural area
  • Crossings of the harbour with guides
  • Village of Regnéville-sur-Mer: the charm of the past
  • Lime kilns
  • Numerous hikes
  • Salt marshes
  • Château de Regnéville-sur-Mer
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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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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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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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