Station Verte de Vacances de Barneville-Carteret

Barneville-Carteret is a commune on the wild Cotentin peninsula, with a landscape that's ideal for vacations, with long, sandy beaches bordered by dunes on one side, and seaside life, seafood restaurants and sailors' cafés on the other. Classified as a "tourist commune" in 1921, Barneville-Carteret is a haven of peace for those who love nature and wide-open spaces.

Awarded the "Famille Plus" label in 2013, the Côte des Isles offers a wide range of family activities, including a nautical center, equestrian center, bike path, customs trail and skate park, so there's something for everyone!

All these activities have been developed in harmony with the resort?s natural environment, earning the commune the European Blue Flag every year for the quality of its bathing water, beaches and harbour.

The Cap de Carteret is classified as an Espace Naturel Sensible de la Manche, home to a nest of peregrine falcons and offering an exceptional panorama of the dunes where the long-necked gravelot nests.

And don't forget your taste buds! Numerous bars and restaurants in Carteret, Barneville-Plage and Port-Bail offer quality gastronomy, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, to discover the specialties of the Cotentin region.

The resort also plays host to numerous sporting and cultural events, making Barneville-Carteret a must-see destination in Normandy.