Round the Channel to Cherbourg (1 week)

Take a tour of the English Channel, passing through coastal ports such as Barfleur and Carteret, and arrive in Cherbourg to discover its rich maritime heritage.

a view of the ocean from a cliff
a view of the ocean from a cliff

Day 1: Depart Granville. Head east along the Normandy coast. Caution near Cap de La Hague.

Day 2: Explore Barfleur. Beware of shoals. Overnight in Gatteville.

Day 3: Head for Carteret. Beware of currents in the Raz Blanchard. Overnight in port.

Day 4: Cross the bay of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. Visit Saint-Vaast. Watch out for sandbanks.

Day 5: Head west to Cherbourg. Watch out for ships in the harbor. Explore Cherbourg.

Day 6: Relaxation day in Cherbourg. Be aware of shipping traffic.

Day 7: Return to Granville via the Channel Islands. Be aware of weather conditions

brown and white concrete lighthouse on brown rock formation in the middle of sea
brown and white concrete lighthouse on brown rock formation in the middle of sea
white yacht on body of water
white yacht on body of water
a train track leading to a lighthouse in the ocean
a train track leading to a lighthouse in the ocean