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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

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Marshes between two seas. At the crossroads of the Manche and Calvados departments, the 150,000-hectare Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin is made up of 110 communes and 30,000 hectares of marshland and polders set in a traditional bocage landscape. Grazed or mown meadows, criss-crossed by ditches and dotted with peat bogs, characterize this wetland area, which opens onto the sea on either side of the Cotentin River. Fauna, flora, landscapes, winter in the marsh or "blanchie" and architecture are all remarkable here. Don't miss the Maison du Parc, near Carentan-les-Marais, the ideal starting point for discovering the Cotentin and Bessin marshes.

From the tourism feed, updated 8 Nov 2026 by Attitude Manche. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.

Questions dog owners ask

Are dogs allowed at Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin?
Not known. The official listing says nothing about dogs, so ask before you go.
Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin?
Yes: La Guinguette des Marais (1 km, dogs allowed), Crêperie Cauquigny (11 km, dogs allowed), Le Domaine de la Vallée (12 km, dogs allowed).
Are there any dog-friendly beaches near Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin?
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 (14 km), Plage de Foucarville (15 km).
Where is Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin?
Maison du Parc, 50500 Carentan-les-Marais, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.

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parc-cotentin-bessin.fr+33 2 33 71 65 30Contact details may belong to the local tourist office.

Data: DATAtourisme / Attitude Manche, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record

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