© Philippe FauvelHavre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
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Parking on the D 306 at the exit of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Bourg, direction Saint-Germain-sur-Ay Plage. The harbor of St-Germain-sur-Ay is one of the biggest and wildest of the famous coast of the harbors in the department of Manche. True "postcard of Normandy", discover the changing atmosphere of the salt meadows at the rhythm of the tides. Children can have fun counting sheep at low tide... Stroll along the "sentier des Douaniers" and take a picnic break at the guardhouse where you can admire the view over the harbor. Best time to go: April to August for flora, August to March and May for migratory and wintering birds, March to July for breeding birds, March to May for amphibians. Our secret : in season, the harbor can be visited with a guide, information at the Tourist Office : 02 33 45 14 34.
From the tourism feed, updated 20 Jul 2026 by Attitude Manche. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Havre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
- Probably. Another dog-travel guide lists it as dog-friendly, but the place has not confirmed it, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Havre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
- Yes: O'lala Bar & Restaurant (3 km, dogs allowed), O' Coupe Faim (7 km, dogs allowed), Le B17 (11 km, dogs allowed).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Havre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
- Yes: Plage d'Armanville à Pirou (5 km, dogs allowed), Plage de la Cale Louis Robert à Pirou (7 km, summer dog ban), Plage Beau Rivage de Gouville-sur-Mer (15 km, dogs on a lead).
- Where is Havre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
- 50430 Saint-Germain-sur-Ay, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
Data: DATAtourisme / Attitude Manche, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record