Phare de la Hague

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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".

It marks the Raz Blanchard, one of the strongest tidal currents in Europe, between the Cape of the Hague and the Channel Island of Alderney, as well as the northern entrance to the Déroute Passage leading to the east coast of the Island of Jersey.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 49°43'19"N, 1°57'16"W

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Phare de la Hague – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auderville, Maison Jacques-Prévert, St. John the Baptist Church, Jobourg.

1.2 miSE
Area
Auderville, Saint-Germain-des-Vaux
31 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.
3.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Maison Jacques-Prévert, Omonville-la-Petite
93 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.
5.1 miE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Omonville-la-Rogue
130 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.
3.2 miS
Locality
Jobourg
83 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.
6.7 miSE
Locality
Beaumont-Hague
170 min walk • 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...

Phare de la Hague

Facts and practical information

Phare de la Hague – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Auderville, Saint-Germain-des-Vaux

Maison Jacques-Prévert, Omonville-la-Petite

St. John the Baptist Church, Omonville-la-Rogue

Jobourg

Beaumont-Hague