Saint Peter's Church – Gratot Castle loop from Coutances

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Saint Peter's Church – Gratot Castle loop from Coutances

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Saint Peter's Church – Gratot Castle loop from Coutances

01:51

42.9km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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847 m

Saint Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Remarkable architecture. The very rich decoration of the Renaissance-style lantern tower contrasts with the interior sobriety. Its shape is vaguely reminiscent of a tiara and would evoke the help provided by Pope Alexander VI in its construction. Inside, beautiful stalls carved with interlacing. In the left transept, some old stained glass windows. Elegant arches with quadruple covings. Bright interior space.

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1.50 km

Saint-Nicolas Church (Art Exhibition Space)

Highlight • Religious Site

Very imposing deconsecrated church used for art exhibitions, among other things. A visit is definitely worth it!

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24.0 km

Restaurant "Le Pierrefeu

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The "Le Pierrefeu" restaurant in Anneville-sur-Mer offers a tasty 3-course lunchtime meal with water and a glass of wine for €16.50 from Monday to Friday.

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24.0 km

Anneville-sur-Mer

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Saint-Samson Church (12th – 18th centuries), of Romanesque origin, since rebuilt, notably its nave which was vaulted in wood in 1738. The church houses a bas-relief Ecce Homo (15th century), a statue of Saint Samson (15th century). 18th century) as well as glass roofs (20th century) by Mazuet et fils, Duhamel and Marette.

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27.4 km

Linverville

Highlight • Settlement

Saint-Ouen church modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, with a sundial. It houses a stained glass window of the “Miraculous Fishing” as well as three ex-voto boats. The pillars and arcades which support the tower, placed between choir and nave, belong to the Romanesque style. The arches of the vault fall on consoles or modillions, representing human heads. It is the only part of the church which offers any interest.

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27.8 km

Château des Forges

Castle

28.6 km

Gonneville Manor

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14th century manor, private property, accessible from time to time during cultural events.

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37.4 km

Gratot Castle

Highlight • Castle

A really interesting facility. The complex was built in the 13th century as a moated castle and rebuilt and expanded several times in the centuries of its history. It therefore shows a variety of architectural styles and is completely surrounded by water ditches.
Builder was the family of Argouges. The Gratot was owned by the family from 1251 to 1777.
In the 19th century, the complex had a number of owners, which they greatly neglected. Local farmers used the building as a barn and warehouse. At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle was finally abandoned.
Entrance with dog allowed on a leash. Costs Euro 4.50.

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41.2 km

Coutances Aqueduct

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Picturesque remains of a Gothic aqueduct from the 13th century. Destroyed three centuries later by the Huguenots and then restored, it was completely abandoned from the 17th century.

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

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