© Aymeric Picot Coutances TourismeLe Havre de la Vanlée
About
Classified as a natural heritage site since 1988, the havre de la Vanlée lies between Agon-Coutainville and Granville. It serves as an estuary for the Vanlée river, and is located in the communes of Lingreville and Bricqueville-sur-Mer. Covered by salt meadows, grasslands and salt pans, it is accessible via a submersible road, which is covered during high tides. Covering 10 hectares, the harbor is home to numerous species of both flora and fauna. Some 150 species of birds have been recorded here. Sheep and rabbits can also be found in the dune beds, as well as numerous plant species.
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 Le Havre de la Vanlée?
- 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 Le Havre de la Vanlée?
- Yes: L'Equinoxe (11 km, dogs allowed), A 3 pas (15 km, dogs allowed), La Cahute (3 km, not confirmed, ask first).
- Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Le Havre de la Vanlée?
- Yes: Plage d'Annoville (2 km, summer dog ban), Plage de la Cale sud à Hauteville-sur-Mer (3 km, summer dog ban), Plage de Montmartin-sur-Mer (6 km, dogs on a lead).
- Where is Le Havre de la Vanlée?
- LINGREVILLE, 50660 Tourneville-sur-Mer, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Plage d'AnnovilleTourneville-sur-Mer · 2 kmSummer dog ban
© Teddy Bear - Plage de la Cale sud à Hauteville-sur-MerHauteville-sur-Mer · 3 kmSummer dog ban
© CDT50 - Plage de Montmartin-sur-MerMontmartin-sur-Mer · 6 kmDogs on a lead
© Coutances Tourisme - Plage de la Pointe d'Agon à Agon-CoutainvilleAgon-Coutainville · 8 kmDogs on a lead
© CDT50
Data: DATAtourisme / Attitude Manche, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record