The Cotentin brings together D-Day landing beaches, harbours ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, and one of the tallest lighthouses in Europe, all in one area. With Celia VTC, your private chauffeur in Cherbourg, Celia VTC takes you to nine of these places, for a day or over several days, without bus schedules or parking to work out.
Utah Beach: a D-Day landing site
The D-Day landing memorial at Utah BeachLocated a few kilometres from Sainte-Mère-Église, Utah Beach is one of the five D-Day landing beaches from 6 June 1944. Bordered by marshland, it's now a quiet site with a museum dedicated to that day. Celia VTC drives you there directly from Cherbourg, with no connections to arrange.
Barfleur: ranked among the most beautiful villages in France
Barfleur fishing harbor and its Saint-Nicolas churchBarfleur is part of the official "Most Beautiful Villages of France" network. Its working harbour, granite houses and Saint-Nicolas church can be seen on foot in about an hour. It's a stop often included in a half-day tour of the northern Cotentin.
Gatteville Lighthouse: the second tallest in Europe
Gatteville lighthouse seen from the beachAt 74.85 metres, the Gatteville lighthouse is the second tallest lighthouse in Europe, after the Île Vierge lighthouse. Built from pink granite from Fermanville between 1828 and 1834, it's open to visitors: 365 steps lead to an open view over the English Channel. Celia VTC drops you at the foot of the lighthouse and comes back for you at the agreed time.
Cap Lévi: a lighthouse rebuilt after the war
Cap Lévi lighthouse and keeper's buildingsThe Cap Lévi lighthouse, destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt after the war, overlooks a stretch of coast that still sees few visitors. It's a stop worth recommending for a quiet break, away from the Cotentin's busier sites.
Port Racine: the smallest port in France
Port Racine, the smallest port in FranceA handful of boats moored between two stone jetties: Port Racine is officially the smallest port in France. Seeing it takes only a few minutes, but it's worth the stop for a photo or a break before heading on toward Cap de la Hague.
Nez de Jobourg: among the highest cliffs in continental Europe
Nez de Jobourg headland and its steep cliff coveThe cliffs at Nez de Jobourg rise to 128 metres, among the highest in continental Europe. The customs officers' path follows Cap de la Hague and Écalgrain Bay, overlooking the Raz Blanchard, one of the strongest sea currents in the world. Celia VTC takes visitors there for the walk, or simply for the view from the car park.
Biville Dunes: a protected dune system
The Biville dunes overlooking the beach and the ChannelThe Biville and Hattainville dune system stretches for several kilometres of sand and low vegetation, between the beach and views over the Channel. It's a stop worth suggesting for a short walk, roughly halfway between Cap de la Hague and Cherbourg.
Mont-Saint-Michel: a longer trip
Mont-Saint-Michel at sunsetA UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont-Saint-Michel is over two hours' drive from Cherbourg: it's a full-day trip rather than a quick stop. Celia VTC offers this round trip to travellers who have enough time on site to make the drive worthwhile.
Étretat: Normandy's most photographed cliffs
The Falaise d'Aval cliff and the Aiguille needle at ÉtretatÉtretat's natural arches and needle rock are known well beyond Normandy. The site is further from Cherbourg than the other stops on this itinerary: Celia VTC offers it as a full-day excursion, usually combined with another stop along the way.
Planning your tour with Celia VTC
These nine places aren't meant to be seen in a single day: Celia VTC builds the itinerary with you based on the time you have, from a half-day focused on two or three nearby sites to several days covering the whole Cotentin. The Mercedes Vito seats up to 6 passengers with a large luggage space, while the Toyota C-HR suits smaller groups, up to 4 passengers. If your trip starts with a ferry arrival at Cherbourg port or a cruise stopover, Celia VTC can also arrange that first transfer before moving on to explore the Cotentin.
Tell Celia VTC which places interest you and how much time you have, and a tour will be suggested that fits.
Your trusted partnerFrequently asked questions
Do I have to choose between these nine places, or can I see them all?
It depends on how much time you have. Some pair up easily in a single half-day, Cap Lévi and Port Racine are close together, for example, while others like Mont-Saint-Michel or Étretat need a full day of their own. Celia VTC will help you build a realistic itinerary for your trip.
Can the tour be adjusted once it's booked?
Yes, tell Celia VTC your priorities and how many days you have, for a plan tailored to that rather than a fixed circuit.
Can the tour start straight from Cherbourg's station or port?
Yes, Celia VTC can pick up the tour right from your arrival by train, ferry, or cruise stopover, with no connections for you to arrange yourself.
How do I book this tour?
By phone, WhatsApp, or the form on this site. Celia VTC doesn't publish an online rate card: contact Celia VTC for an accurate quote based on the places and duration you have in mind.