Canal de Carentan - Port Carentan

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At the instigation of Napoleon 1st, a new port project was launched using the Haut Dick canal with a double lock. Major traffic between Le Havre, England and Carentan developed, bringing prosperity to the town until 1940. The canal opens out into the Baie des Veys. Le Haut Dick: a path along the banks offers a pleasant stroll around the port, past the Pont-Canal and the locks; a fitness trail has also been laid out.

From the tourism feed, updated 6 Nov 2026 by OT Carentan. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.

Questions dog owners ask

Are dogs allowed at Canal de Carentan - Port Carentan?
Probably, but not confirmed. The tourism listing ticks "pets allowed" without giving a rule, so ask before you go.
Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Canal de Carentan - Port Carentan?
Yes: La Guinguette des Marais (3 km, dogs allowed), Le Domaine de la Vallée (12 km, dogs allowed), Crêperie Cauquigny (12 km, dogs allowed).
Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Canal de Carentan - Port Carentan?
None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Plage d'Audouville-la-Hubert (13 km), Plage de Saint-Martin-de-Varreville (13 km), Plage de Foucarville (15 km).
Where is Canal de Carentan - Port Carentan?
50500 Carentan-les-Marais, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.

Dog-friendly places nearby

ccbdc.fr/port-plaisance+33 2 33 42 24 44Contact details may belong to the local tourist office.

Data: DATAtourisme / OT Carentan, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record

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