© Aymeric PicotPlage de Vauville
When dogs can go
Dogs welcome on a lead, except 15 Jun to 30 Sep, 10:00 to 18:30.
About
Situated on the edge of a magnificent cove, Vauville is one of the largest villages in the canton. Discover this magnificent beach stretching from Cap de Flamanville to the Nez de Jobourg. Its regular and sometimes impressive waves make it a renowned ?spot? for water sports activities. This beach has no first-aid post. From June 15 to September 30, dogs and horses are prohibited between 10am and 6:30pm. Dogs and horses are tolerated on a leash from sunrise to 9:30 am, then from 8 pm to nightfall. Mayor's by-law AR_LH_2022_04739
Official wording on dogs (French)
Du 15 juin au 30 septembre, les chiens et les chevaux sont interdits entre 10h et 18h30. Les chiens sont tolérés en laisse, ainsi que les chevaux, du levé du soleil jusqu'à 9h30, puis de 20h à la tombée de la nuit.
From the tourism feed, updated 5 Nov 2026 by OT Cotentin. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Plage de Vauville?
- Not all year. Dogs are banned from 15 June to 30 September, 10:00 to 18:30. Outside that period they are allowed on a lead.
- When is the dog ban at Plage de Vauville?
- From 15 June to 30 September, 10:00 to 18:30. The rest of the year dogs are allowed on a lead. Dates are set by the commune and can change, so check the signs at the beach.
- Are there any beaches near Plage de Vauville where dogs are allowed in summer?
- Yes: Plage de Biville (3 km, dogs on a lead).
- Do dogs have to be on a lead at Plage de Vauville?
- Yes. Outside the ban period, the official listing says dogs must be on a lead.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Plage de Vauville?
- Yes: Le Bouche à Oreille (9 km, dogs allowed), Le Plouc 2 (16 km, dogs allowed), Les Tamarins (1 km, not confirmed, ask first).
- Are there any dog walks near Plage de Vauville?
- None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Jardin botanique de Vauville (1 km), Dunes de Biville (3 km), Nez de Jobourg (8 km).
- Are there any dog-friendly things to do near Plage de Vauville on a rainy day?
- None confirmed yet. These may accept dogs, so ask before you go: Maison Jacques Prévert (7 km), Manoir de Dur-Ecu (8 km), Cidrerie Théo Capelle (14 km).
- Where is Plage de Vauville?
- VAUVILLE, 50440 La Hague, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
Data: DATAtourisme / OT Cotentin, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record