WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Hougue Peninsula | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 2 | Vauban Tower | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Paid € |
| 3 | Marina & Dike | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Marina & Dike | Self | Free |
| 4 | Fishermen Chapel | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 5 | St. Vaast Church | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Church | Self | Free |
| 6 | Main Street | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Main Street | Self | Free |
1. La Hougue Peninsula
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Hiking
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
La Hougue
La Hougue Peninsula is a scenic area offering coastal views, ideal for leisurely walks and nature exploration. Its historical significance includes being a site of naval battles and fortifications.
2. Vauban Tower
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Names
Tour Vauban de La Hougue
Fort de la Hougue
The Vauban Tower is a historic fortification designed by the famous military engineer Vauban. It stands as part of the coastal defense system and offers insights into 17th-century military architecture. The tower provides panoramic views of the surrounding area and the sea.
3. Marina & Dike
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Marina & Dike
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Port de Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue
The Marina in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a busy place for boat lovers. It has modern facilities and is surrounded by cute cafes and seafood restaurants. It’s a great spot to soak in the village’s maritime vibe.
4. Fishermen Chapel
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Chapel
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Chapelle des Marins
The Fishermen chapel is a small but important religious site for the local fishing community. It has maritime-themed decorations and offerings from sailors.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
5. St. Vaast Church
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Church
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Vaast
The Saint-Vaast church is the main one of the village and features a gothic style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
6. Main Street
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Main Street
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Rue Verrue
The vibrant main street of the village is lined with shops, cafes, and local businesses.
Including the main famous deli shop of the village: Maison Gosselin.
TATIHOU ISLAND
Tatihou Island is a small, lovely island you can reach by boat or by foot at low tide from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. It’s famous for its natural beauty and its historic fort.
➡️ 5 Things to Do on Tatihou Island
- Crossing at Low Tide ✦✦✦✧✧
- Island Outline ✦✦✦✧✧
- etc
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Things to Do in Deauville Town
Things to Do in Giverny Village
Things to Do in (Le) Havre City
Things to Do in Lyons-la-Forêt Village
Things to Do in Mont Saint-Michel Bay & Village
Things to Do in Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei Village
Things to Do in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue Village
Things to Do on Tatihou Island
