The Cotentin Peninsula, nestled between land and sea in Normandy, is full of culinary treasures. Here, you can savor fantastic seafood like Saint-Vaast oysters, Barfleur mussels, Granville whelks. There are also have famous farmstead cheeses like Camembert and Livarot. But … Read More
Explore Cotentin
La Becterie: In the Footsteps of the Vikings…
When visiting Normandy, especially Cotentin, you’re unknowingly walking in the footsteps of the Vikings. In the Cotentin region, many village names still bear traces of these northern settlers. One example is La Becterie, the peaceful hamlet where you are staying. … Read More
Vauville: a remarkable garden a short drive from La Becterie
The Cotentin is a region full of charm, known for its unspoiled natural landscapes… but also for its beautiful gardens! Several of them have earned the prestigious “Remarkable Garden” label, each with its own unique character – exotic, romantic, wild, … Read More
A fantastic museum a short drive away: La Cité de la Mer
If you are staying at La Becterie, you are probably looking for fun things to do nearby. Well, here is a real gem we highly recommend: La Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg. This fantastic museum, just a short drive … Read More
La Becterie, a perfect central base for exploring Cotentin
Bricquebec, Cotentin, Manche, Normandie, France. Tourist information bureau gives a promising – and quite marketing – introduction of the peninsula. “France’s best-kept secret: the Cotentin – a wild setting, picturesques villages, secret beaches, local flavors and unspoiled nature”. How true … Read More