Canal Vire et Taute
Nature · Graignes-Mesnil-Angot
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From the D974, Saint-Jean-de-Daye to Carentan, turn left at the 3rd traffic circle, following signs for "Maison des Ormes", then "Port des Planques" to reach the towpath of the Vire et Taute canal. This 11.5 km canal links the Vire and Taute rivers. Take the old towpath and discover the Maison des Ormes, Port des Planques, Port de la Maltote, Tringale, Château de la Rivière and Porribet lock. Interpretation panels explain the history, environment, marsh landscapes and white storks of the area.
From the tourism feed, updated 6 Nov 2026 by Attitude Manche. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Canal Vire et Taute?
- Not known. The official listing says nothing about dogs, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Canal Vire et Taute?
- Yes: La Guinguette des Marais (8 km, dogs allowed), Crêperie Cauquigny (19 km, dogs allowed), Le Domaine de la Vallée (19 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Canal Vire et Taute?
- None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Plage d'Audouville-la-Hubert (19 km), Plage de Saint-Martin-de-Varreville (20 km).
- Where is Canal Vire et Taute?
- Port des Planques, 50620 Graignes-Mesnil-Angot, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Normandy Victory MuseumCarentan-les-Marais · 5 kmDogs allowed
© Normandy Victory Museum - La Guinguette des MaraisCarentan-les-Marais · 8 kmDogs allowed
© Idealise50 - Chèvrerie de la HuberdièreLiesville-sur-Douve · 12 kmDogs on a lead
© Clarisse LESIEUR - MiniGolfSainte-Marie-du-Mont · 17 kmDogs on a lead
© Camping d'Utah Beach
Data: DATAtourisme / Attitude Manche, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record