Manche places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Manche department of Normandy. See also our Manche travel guide
Barfleur
Barfleur is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' and the harbour area in particular is very pretty See guide
Cherbourg
The port town of Cherbourg has several monuments and museums of interest and a visit is recommended See guide
Coutances
Coutances is well known for its impressive cathedral, built in the 113th century See guide
Granville
Granville is best known for its long sandy beach, and the 19th century villas that follow the seafront See guide
Lessay abbey
The abbey church at Lessay is an important example of roman style architecture See guide
Mont-Saint-Michel
No visit to Normandy would be complete without visiting the iconic Abbey and island of Mont-Saint-Michel See guideFor more information see the Manche guide
Market towns & days in Manche
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Agon-Coutainville: Tuesday & Saturday
Avranches: Saturday
Barneville-Carteret: Thursday (high season only)
Barneville-Carteret: Saturday
Brecey: Friday
Brehal: Tuesday & Sunday
Bricquebec: Monday
Carentan: Monday all day
Carolles: Thursday
Cherbourg: Tuesday & Thursday all day & Thursday all day & Sunday
Coutances: Thursday & Saturday
Ducey: Tuesday
Gavray: Saturday
Gouville-sur-Mer: Friday
Gouville-sur-Mer: Monday (high season only)
Granville: Wednesday & Saturday all day
Jullouville: Friday & Tuesday (high season only)
La Haye-du-Puits: Wednesday
La Haye-Pesnel: Wednesday
Les Pieux: Friday
Marigny: Wednesday
Periers: Saturday
Pontorson: Wednesday
Portbail: Tuesday
Quettehou: Tuesday
Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouet: Wednesday
Saint-James: Monday
Saint-Lo: Saturday & Friday
Saint-Pair-sur-Mer: Thursday
Saint-Pierre-Eglise: Wednesday
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue: Saturday
Sainte-Mere-Eglise: Thursday
Sourdeval: Tuesday
Torigni-sur-Vire: Monday
Valognes: Friday
Villedieu-les-Poeles: Tuesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Manche
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Parc zoologique de Champrepus
Ville d'etape
Ducey
Torigni-sur-Vire
Villedieu-les-Poeles
Sites of Natural Beauty
Cap de la Hague
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Argences
Château de Beaurepaire
Jardin botanique du château de Vauville
Jardin Jacques Prévert
Parc du château de Nacqueville
Parc du château des Ravalet
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt (Cerisy-la-Foret)
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Granville: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Barfleur: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Mont-Saint-Michel (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue tours (Vauban fortifications)
Grand Sites of France
Baie du Mont Saint-Michel: See tourist guide