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Coutances

Coutances is found in the Manche department of Normandy, 65 kilometres south of Cherbourg.

Coutances itself is not a very thrilling town, in part because of the severe damage suffered during the Second World War.

It is a hill town dating back more than 1000 years, and has one big attraction - the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

Towering above both Coutances town and the surrounding countryside, the fine half-gothic half-Norman  style cathedral is best visited during the summer evenings when a sound and light show makes the most of this dramatic building.

There are also public botanical gardens to visit.

Coutances: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites

Coutances in Normandy
photo by Eric Pouhier subject to copyright

Plan a visit to Coutances

 

Hotels Coutances

Holiday rentals / travel

Property for sale Coutances

Map of Coutances, France

Is Coutances a good place for a holiday? See more places within
about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Coutances.

Places to visit - Coutances

Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Coutances are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)

 

Information and photos

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