Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

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Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

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Notre-Dame de Carentan – Canal de Carentan loop from Carentan

02:59

49.7km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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725 m

Notre-Dame de Carentan

Highlight • Historical Site

The south side of the church (12th-15th century) is a prime example of Flamboyant Gothic. The bell tower with the high octagonal spire towers high above the surroundings. A Renaissance-style gate closes off the choir.

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2.08 km

Canal de Carentan

Highlight • River

The port in the northeast of the city is located at the end of a channel connecting the bay of Les veys and was inaugurated in 1982. When the tide …

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3.08 km

Beautiful Field Road.

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Beautiful road through the fields.

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4.26 km

The Barquette Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This lock bridge in Carentan offers a beautiful view of the marsh landscapes. Its five flood gates close when the tide rises and open when it falls.

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6.69 km

Château Bel Enault

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Bel Esnault castle, also called Bellenau castle, is a 17th century residence.
The garden is listed as a Historic Monument for its exceptional and picturesque character. The garden retains the …

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16.3 km

Viewpoint over La Grande Plaine

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The viewpoint over the Grande Plaine offers an exceptional panorama of the marshes and the Ouve river, where traditional barges transported goods. You can also admire the historic lime kilns …

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22.2 km

Jardin du 508ème Régiment d'infanterie Parachutiste Américain

Forest

46.8 km

Carentan - La Haye railroad line

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Well curving cycle path, car-free

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49.5 km

Carentan

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Gateway to the Cotentin peninsula and "capital of the marshes", it is located in the middle of beautiful green landscapes, home to the cattle and horses that have made the …

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