Beaumont-Hague

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Located in the picturesque Normandy region of France, Beaumont-Hague is a charming commune known for its stunning natural beauty and rich historical heritage. Situated on the Cotentin Peninsula, this idyllic destination offers visitors a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and breathtaking coastal views.

One of the main attractions in Beaumont-Hague is the Nez de Jobourg, a dramatic headland that offers panoramic vistas of the English Channel. Nature enthusiasts will delight in exploring the rugged coastal paths and discovering the diverse flora and fauna that call this area home. For those seeking a more leisurely experience, the nearby sandy beaches provide the perfect setting for a relaxing day by the sea.

History buffs will find plenty to captivate their interest in Beaumont-Hague. The village is home to a number of well-preserved historic sites, including the 12th-century Church of Saint-Germain, where visitors can admire exquisite Romanesque architecture and intricate stone carvings. The local Museum of the Heritage of the Hague is also worth a visit, offering insight into the region's cultural and maritime history.

Food and wine enthusiasts will be delighted by the culinary offerings in Beaumont-Hague. The area is known for its fresh seafood, including delectable oysters and mussels harvested from the nearby coast. Visitors can also sample local specialties such as creamy Camembert cheese and traditional Norman cider, all while enjoying the warm hospitality of the village's charming cafes and restaurants.

Alternative names: Population: 1.4 thous.Area: 3.05 mi²Coordinates: 49°39'53"N, 1°50'3"W

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Beaumont-Hague – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin botanique du Château de Vauville, Ludiver, Auderville, Maison Jacques-Prévert.

2.1 miS
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin botanique du Château de Vauville, Vauville
55 min walk • The Jardin botanique du Château de Vauville, also known as the Jardin botanique de Vauville, is a private botanical garden located on the grounds of the Château de Vauville near Beaumont-Hague in Vauville, Manche, Normandy, France. It is open afternoons in the warmer months; an admission fee is charged.
5.3 miSE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Ludiver, Tonneville
136 min walk • Ludiver is a planetarium based in France in the commune of La Hague, in the department of Manche. It overlooks the city Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on the Lande du Pivot.
5.5 miNW
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Auderville, Saint-Germain-des-Vaux
140 min walk • Auderville is a former commune on the north coast of the Manche department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune La Hague.
3.1 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Maison Jacques-Prévert, Omonville-la-Petite
79 min walk • The Maison Jacques-Prévert is a departmental museum of the Manche department dedicated to Jacques Prévert and housed in the house where the poet lived during the last years of his life, in Omonville-la-Petite, near the Cap de la Hague.
5 miE
Forts and castles
Château Nacqueville
127 min walk • The castle of Nacqueville or castle of Fourneville is a residence, of the XVIth century, reworked in the XIXth century, which stands, in the Nord-Cotentin, on the delegated municipality of Urville-Nacqueville within the new municipality of La Hague...
6.7 miNW
Lighthouse
Phare de la Hague
170 min walk • The Hague lighthouse, or Goury lighthouse, stands 800 meters off the coast of the Hague Cape, on the rock known as "le Gros du Raz".
3.6 miS
Church
Église Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Biville
91 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a Catholic church that stands in the French commune of Biville in the Manche department, in the Normandy region.
2.7 miN
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Omonville-la-Rogue
68 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church is a Catholic church, dating from the second half of the 13th century, which stands on the delegated commune of Omonville-la-Rogue within the new commune of La Hague in the Manche department, in the Normandy region.
4.9 miW
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Jobourg
127 min walk • One of the main highlights of Jobourg is its stunning coastline, which is characterized by dramatic cliffs and breathtaking sea views. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the coastal paths, marvel at the rugged landscape, and breathe in the fresh sea air.
4.3 miE
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Urville-Nacqueville
109 min walk • Urville-Nacqueville is a former commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2017, it was merged into the new commune La Hague.