Normandy's coastline and beaches - Normandy Tourism, France

Normandy’s coastline comprises stretches of golden sand, dramatic cliffs, pebble coves, sand dunes and sheltered bays interspersed with harbour towns, fishing villages and modern coastal resorts.

The beaches

Where to go by the sea?

The Alabaster Coast

The Alabaster Coast stretches for 130 km from Le Tréport to Le Havre. The landscape alternates between cliffs and valleys where people have settled as close to the sea as possible. It’s hard not to fall in love with the coast’s high white cliffs bathed in the sun, the pebble beaches with their unmistakable sound,…

The Flowered Coast

From the mouth of the River Orne in the west to the Bay of the River Seine in the east, the Côte Fleurie (Flowered Coast) offers a breathtaking show to those who come for a stroll. With its bays, cliffs and beaches, as well as its picture-perfect villages, the Côte Fleurie is a delightful mix…

The Côte de Nacre

It’s the changing reflections of the sky on the sea, shimmering in dazzling colours, that gave this fascinating stretch of coast its name. The Côte de Nacre stretches for 25km along the Channel, between Ouistreham and Courseulles-sur-Mer. Here you’ll find pretty seaside resorts such as Luc-sur-Mer and its thalassotherapy centre, or Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, where you can…

The Cotentin

Whether it’s windy, drizzly, rainy or sunny, the Cotentin is one of those destinations that leave a lasting impression. It’s a beautiful peninsula that will simply blow you away! Around Cherbourg you’ll find a wide variety of landscapes. From the cliffs of the Nez de Jobourg to Tatihou Island, this trip to the north of…