WHAT TO SEE & DO
⚙️ How to Get to Tatihou Island (Official Website – Fr)
Tatihou Island Overall Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossing at Low Tide | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 2 | Island Outline | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Hiking | Self | Free |
| 3 | Vauban Tower | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 4 | Maritime Garden | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Garden | Self | Paid € |
| 5 | Maritime Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - History | Self | Paid € |
1. Crossing at Low Tide
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Hiking
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Walking to Tatihou Island at low tide is a unique experience and you’ll pass through oyster farms along the way. This adventure adds a fun twist to your visit and is a great start to the island’s exploration.
2. Island Outline
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Hiking
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Hiking around Tatihou Island offers great coastal and sea views. The trail goes through sandy beaches, rocky shores, and lush greenery.
3. Vauban Tower
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Tour Vauban de Tatihou
Fort de Tatihou
The Vauban Tower on Tatihou Island is another historical fort by Vauban. It gives insights into old coastal defenses and offers stunning views.
4. Maritime Garden
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Exotic Garden
Visit Self-guided or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
French Name
Jardins Maritimes de l’Île de Tatihou
The Maritime Garden on Tatihou Island showcases a variety of coastal plants and flowers.
5. Maritime Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Maritime History
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Maritime de l’Île de Tatihou
The Maritime Museum on Tatihou Island features exhibits on the region’s nautical history. It has artifacts, models, and displays that tell the island’s maritime story. The museum is educational for all ages.
SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE VILLAGE
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is the mainland willage from which visitors access Tatihou Island. It is mainly known for its charming marina.
➡️ 6 Things to Do in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
- La Hougue Peninsula ✦✦✧✧✧
- Vauban Tower ✦✦✧✧✧
- etc.
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