Camping La Gallouette









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- On Normandy's Cotentin Peninsula 200 metres from the beach
- Next to the UNESCO site of Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue towers
- Citroën 2 CV rental, heated pool, bar, restaurant and playground
Beach and heritage days, seafood and fishing, museums and D-Day sites are all on offer from Camping La Gallouette in north-eastern France, on the Cotentin Peninsula in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and near Cherbourg in the Manche.
La Gallouette is a peaceful and colourful site 200 metres from the sea in the Val de Saire area known for its oysters and mussels, and next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. The GR 223 from Saint Vaast la Hougue to Barfleur is nearby for hikes.
Activities are available for all the family in high season, including a heated pool, evening entertainment, a playground, a kids' club, a multisports court and a pétanque court.
The site also has a bar and a restaurant.
Campground type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites) Pub campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping La Gallouette
10B Rue de la Gallouette
Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Manche
France
50550
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
49.58433°N
-1.26887°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Camping La Gallouette is set between land and sea, in an area with plenty of things to see and do along the coast, in the water and inland.
Most of the top tourist sites in Normandy are easy to get to from here: the Val de Saire; the island of Taithou and the UNESCO towers of Tatihou and La Hougu; the Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes; the Phare de Gatteville lighthouse; the D-Day landing beaches, and Cherbourg and the Cité de la Mer maritime museum.
Fishing and golf are both available nearby, along with activities such as kitesurfing, sailing, yachting and hiking the GR 223 from Saint Vaast la Hougue to Barfleur.
For local cuisine, try the regional specialties at the harbour including Saint Vaast oyster with Isigny seaweed butter, pan fried scallops, Barfleur mussels or the famed Cotentin blue lobster. The Maison Gosselin delicatessen in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue has gourmet produce including fish soup, seafood cassoulet and andouille de Vire.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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La Hougue | 0.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Le Rivage De Quettehou | 1.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
Morsalines La Redoute | 1.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Jonville | 2.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Anse De Jonville | 2.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping La Gallouette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping La Gallouette dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping La Gallouette? Camping La Gallouette is set between land and sea, in an area with plenty of things to see and do along the coast, in the water and inland. Most of the top … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping La Gallouette?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: noon