Campsite in Coutances (50 km)
Looking for a campsite in Coutances to visit the town and its famous cathedral? It’s a great idea, but there aren’t many campsites directly on the spot. By choosing a campsite in the Manche department, within easy reach of Coutances, you can easily combine heritage discovery, peace and quiet, and access to the seaside, between bocage and coastline.
Nestled on the west coast of the Cotentin region, the 3-star Les Bosquets campsite is located 50 km from Coutances. Here, everything is in place for families to enjoy: a heated swimming pool, 400 meters from a supervised beach, and a rich program of entertainment and activities for all.
Why the best campsites in Coutances… are not in Coutances
If you’re looking for a campsite in Coutances to visit the cathedral, the Jardin des Plantes or the Jazz sous les Pommiers festival, you need to be aware that there’s not a lot on offer.
Choosing a campsite around Coutances is often the best compromise. You’ll enjoy the proximity of the town for sightseeing, while benefiting from more space, a greener environment and a setting more conducive to relaxation.
The nearest campsites are nestled in the villages along the Normandy coast, on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula. This coastal fringe offers an ideal setting for nature walks, swimming and water sports, before heading off for an afternoon in Coutances.
For holidaymakers who want to visit Coutances while enjoying a quiet, family-friendly campsite in the Manche region, this is a good compromise. You’ll benefit from a seaside setting that’s perfect for vacations, with easy access to Coutances and other sites in the Manche region.
Camping Les Bosquets, a perfect base for discovering Coutances and the Manche region
Located in Barneville-Carteret, on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula, Camping Les Bosquets is about a 50-minute drive from Coutances, a reasonable distance for an urban day trip.
In the morning, the Gothic cathedral ; in the afternoon, the Jardin des Plantes, and back to the campsite at the end of the day for a dip in the sea or a bike ride along the coast.
The beach is 400 meters from your accommodation or pitch. On site, the campsite is all about simplicity, without sacrificing comfort. With an outdoor swimming pool, bar, children’s playground and evening entertainment, we’ve thought of everything so that all you have to do is enjoy!
Mobile home rentals near Coutances and pitches
Are you looking for a vacation rental in La Manche, in a mobile home or on a camping pitch? Camping Les Bosquets lets you choose the formula best suited to your needs.
Camping Les Bosquets offers 17 mobile-home rentals near Coutances, from 2-bedroom models for 4 people to 3-bedroom luxury cottages for 6 people. Each mobile home has a fully-equipped kitchen, a bright living room, a bathroom and a wooden terrace.
For holidaymakers who prefer to camp close to nature, Les Bosquets offers 104 camping pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. On-site amenities include clean, well-maintained sanitary facilities, free hot water, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Campsite with heated pool near Coutances
It’s often a favorite moment with the kids. After a morning exploring Coutances and its cobbled streets, we return to Les Bosquets and dive into the heated pool. Two pools, water at 27 degrees, and that simple vacation feeling that does you good.
The large pool for adults, the shallow end for the younger ones: there’s something for everyone. The pool is open from May 15 to September 7, heated all year round, because in Normandy, we don’t let the weather decide the day.
Coutances by the sea
When you think of Coutances, you don’t immediately think of the sea and beaches. Yet this historic town in the Normandy bocage, perched on its rocky hillside, offers easy access to wild, authentic beaches, perfect for an iodized family getaway!
Just 12 kilometers from Coutances, Agon-Coutainville is the leading seaside resort in the area, with its long sandy beaches, 4 km seawall and leisure facilities including golf, sailing school, tennis court and casino.
A little further north, the beach at Gouville-sur-Mer is one of the most emblematic in La Manche, renowned for its colorfully-roofed cabins and unspoiled dunes facing the Sénéquet lighthouse. The beach at Annoville, meanwhile, offers an even wilder setting: listed dunes, a vast expanse of sand and some of the most beautiful sunsets in the département.
From this coastline, there’s no shortage of activities: sand yachting, catamarans, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Several water sports centers offer introductory courses and rentals just a stone’s throw from the beaches.
Our campers’ favorites
- an ideal seaside location for visiting the west coast of Cotentin and the south of La Manche
- a natural campsite with numerous pitches for tents, caravans and camper vans from €13.20/night
- Mobile homes to suit all budgets from €200/week
- 2-night stays and weekends possible out of season
- an indoor swimming pool heated to 27°C, open from May 15 to September 7, from 10am to 7pm.
- on-site services: bar, food truck, laundry, electric vehicle charging station…
- daytime and evening activities: playgrounds, kids’ club, multi-sports field, pétanque tournaments, dance evenings, bingo, karaoke, concerts…
Coutances: what to see from the campsite
A discreet capital with Romanesque charm, Coutances combines historical treasures, nature escapades and inspiring gardens. Between Gothic towers, medieval streets and beaches with colorful cabins, every step reveals an authentic facet of Normandy.
Places not to be missed
Climb up to Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic jewel with slender towers and upper sections accessible on guided tours. Stroll through the medieval alleyways on the Tourist Office’s 11-step tour, passing by the church of Saint-Pierre and the Espace Saint-Nicolas.
Gardens and museums
The Jardin des Plantes, one of the oldest in Normandy, offers flower beds and a plant maze, reinterpreted each year. Visit the Musée Quesnel-Morinière for its Norman ceramics and its immersion in Old Coutances.
Nature getaways
Just 10 km away, the beaches of Gouville-sur-Mer beckon with their colorful cabins and unspoiled dunes. Explore Château de Gratot and its moat, or Hambye Abbey for a medieval touch.
