Tourism Barfleur

Port and picturesque character, a fishing port and marina, port charming attracting many artists and painters, Paul Signac stayed there from 1932 to 1935. Main port of Anglo-Norman kingdom in the Middle Ages, it's again today the historical starting point of the "Chemins de Saint-Michel" and the route of Plantagenet.

Do'nt miss the port of landing of fish, crustaceans and "Blonde of Barfleur, pan fishing fame, beautiful, blonde and wild.

Practise water sports, tennis, bowls sit on the sandy beaches, stroll in the countryside on footpaths.

Sights in Barfleur

1. Home of Julie Postel
2. The church at the end of the port
3. Lighthouse Gatteville
4. The medieval court Sainte Catherine
5. The lifeboat station at sea, first created in France in 1865