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Plage de Sciotot

Beach · Les Pieux
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When dogs can go

Dogs allowed, except 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 09:00 to 19:00.

Rules for dogs, by month
Teal: dogs allowed. Dark: no dogs, 1 Jul to 31 Aug (09:00 to 19:00). Striped: part of the month. ▼ marks this month.

About

A peninsula bordering the English Channel, west of the Cotentin peninsula, Les Pieux is a land of contrasts and light, a wild and unspoilt territory. Situated between Cap de Flamanville and Cap du Rozel, Sciotot beach offers an exceptional swimming area, supervised by lifeguards all day long from 11am to 7pm in July and August. High tide, low tide, the beaches of La Hague are an asset for leisure activities! Sailboats, kite floats, speed sails... seaside sports on Sciotot beach are now accessible to all, thanks to the Centre d'Activités Voile et Vent. It's the ideal structure for sports enthusiasts who love gliding and water sports. A playground for young and old is also available. Sports activities are organized all summer long: beach volleyball, sand-ball, soccer and rugby tournaments as part of the "Come spend the summer on the beach" program, as well as pétanque tournaments, concerts and evening events. Entertainment: free sports activities, discovery activities, games, sandcastle competitions, etc. Beachside parking with two reserved spaces. Tarmac path leading to first-aid post. Adapted sanitary facilities 60 m from the beach. "In the supervised bathing area, surface an

Official wording on dogs (French)

Du 1er Juillet au 31 Août, les animaux sont interdits entre 9h et 19h, entre le Fort et la Roquette.

From the tourism feed, updated 5 Nov 2026 by Attitude Manche. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.

Questions dog owners ask

Are dogs allowed at Plage de Sciotot?
Not all year. Dogs are banned from 1 July to 31 August, 09:00 to 19:00. Outside that period they are allowed.
When is the dog ban at Plage de Sciotot?
From 1 July to 31 August, 09:00 to 19:00. The rest of the year dogs are allowed. Dates are set by the commune and can change, so check the signs at the beach.
Are there any beaches near Plage de Sciotot where dogs are allowed in summer?
Yes: Plage de Biville (12 km, dogs on a lead).
Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Plage de Sciotot?
Yes: Le Bouche à Oreille (6 km, dogs allowed), La Rozélie (2 km, not confirmed, ask first), Le Ranch (2 km, not confirmed, ask first).
Are there any dog walks near Plage de Sciotot?
None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Parc du Château de Flamanville (3 km), Au Phil du Jardin (7 km), Dunes d'Hatainville (12 km).
Are there any dog-friendly things to do near Plage de Sciotot on a rainy day?
None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Cidrerie Théo Capelle (8 km), Moulin de Haut de Bellefontaine (8 km), Ferme de la Commanderie (10 km).
Where is Plage de Sciotot?
50340 Les Pieux, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.

Dog-friendly places nearby

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

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