GR®223 - Regnéville-sur-Mer - Saint-Martin-de-Bréhal

This 18 km stage takes you to Saint-Martin-de-Bréhal via the seaside resort of Hauteville-sur-Mer. Before leaving, enjoy a stroll around Regnéville-sur-Mer, a former fishing village with old-world charm. Don’t miss the lime kilns, a legacy of the dynamic activity here in the past. From Regnéville, take the D49 before joining the D156. Carry on along the D73 to the car park by the beach. At the entrance to the car park, take a left and cross the field. Between the fences, the path takes you to the sea.

From here, walk along the seawall on the left to Rue des Garennes to reach the seafront heading into Hauteville-sur-Mer. This lovely seaside resort is particularly popular with families for its different activities, including watersports. Cross the resort walking along the promenade, then turn left towards the sailing school. Next, take Rue d’Annoville before turning onto the path through the dunes, on the right after the bend. You’ll head slightly away from the sea. At the car park, the path continues on the road to the left for 600 m to the hamlet of Les Peupliers.

In this area, you’ll cross the “Mielles”, sandy soils where carrots are grown and fertilised with seaweed. These carrots are renowned for their soft texture. Carry on to the right on the path edged by poplars and then cross the D220 on a small road. Carry on along the gravel track, going round a wood and past fields of vegetable crops. You’ll arrive in La Planche Guillemette.

After the Mielles, welcome to Les Salines. Salt was harvested here from the 8th century until the 19th century. Take the road to Les Salines, going over a bridge, then turn right onto Route du Moulin. Next, leave this road to take the path that goes along La Vanlée inlet. Carry on along the small road until you get to the fascinating tidal causeway. Crossing the inlet towards the sea, the road is completely submerged during spring tides with high coefficients. Next, turn left through the saltmarshes after the sheepfolds. Go through a metal gate and walk on the sandy path. Once you get to the Ecurie des Mielles, turn right towards the sailing school. You’ll arrive in Saint-Martin-de-Bréhal along the promenade. Enjoy a break in this lovely seaside resort that’s popular for its watersports school and its family friendly atmosphere.