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France et des Fuchsias, St-Vaast-la-Hougue
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La Terrasse, Varengville-sur-Mer
Seaside Hotels
France et des
Fuchsias, St-
Vaast-la-Hougue
Perennially popular with
yachtsmen and Cherbourg
ferry passengers, this
captivating little hotel
puts its main emphasis
on the restaurant, which
serves marvellous
seafood platters. The
best bedrooms are in the
annexe overlooking the
delightful English-style
garden. d
20 rue Maréchal
Foch
•
Map B2
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02 33 54
42 26
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www. france-
fuchsias.com
•
€
Château de
Quinéville,
Quinéville-Plage
Close to Utah Beach, this
somewhat faded but
charming 18th-century
château in its own park
was once occupied by
James II of Scotland. It
has an outdoor swimming
pool.
d
Map B2
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02 33 21
42 67
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www.chateau-de-
quineville.com
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Closed
Jan-Apr
•
€€
Hôtel de la Marine,
Barneville-Carteret
La Marine is well known
for its Michelin-starred
restaurant with splendid
views over the harbour
from its picture windows,
but since it is close to all
the superb beaches of
the Cotentin Peninsula's
west coast, it also makes
a good base for a seaside
holiday. Ask for a room
with a sea view.
d
11 ru e
de Paris
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Map A3
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02 33
53 83 31
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Closed mid-
Nov-mid-March
•
€€€
La Marine,
Arromanches
On the seafront opposite
the D-Day Musée du
Débarquement, this is a
popular base for visiting
the landing beaches. It
has a pleasant seafood
restaurant, simple bed-
rooms, and an unfussy,
old-fashioned air. d
2 quai
du Canada
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Map D3
•
02
31 22 34 19
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www.hotel-
de-la-marine.fr
•
€€
Duguesclin,
Grandcamp-Maisy
The friendly and efficient
Duguesclin is the best
place to stay in this little
fishing port in the midst
of the D-Day landing
beaches. d
4 quai Henri-
Crampon
•
Map C3
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02 31
22 64 22
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Closed Jan
•
€
Hôtel de France,
Isigny-sur-Mer
In the seaside port
renowned for its superb
milk, butter and crème
fraîche is this comfortable
and welcoming small
hotel. Its restaurant wins
a Bib Gourmand from
Michelin for good food at
moderate prices. d
15
rue Emile-Demagny
•
Map
C3
•
02 31 22 00 33
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www.hotel-france-isigny.
com
•
€€
Mercure, Trouville
With 80 bedrooms
and an outdoor terrace,
this popular hotel is a
good choice in the heart
of this happy-go-lucky
resort. d
pl Foch
•
Map E3
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02 31 87 38 38
•
h1048
@accor-hotels.com
•
€€€
Le Trophée, La
Flambée, Deauville
In the centre of Deauville,
a short stroll away from
the Casino, boutiques
and glitzy seafront board-
walk, the refurbished
Trophée is smart enough
to make chic Parisians
feel comfortable. The
reception desk is manned
by suitably metropolitan
staff. d
81 rue Général-
Leclerc
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Map E3
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02 31
88 45 86
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www.letrophee.
com
•
€€€
Dormy House,
Étretat
With an Art Deco-style
main building and two
(rather more comfortable)
annexes, this hotel sits
amongst greenery, with
fine views over the town,
the sea and Étretat's
famous cliffs, Falaises
d'Aval and d'Amont.
d
rte Le Havre
•
Map G2
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02 35 27 07 88
•
www.
dormy-house.com
•
€€
La Terrasse,
Varengeville-
sur-Mer
A narrow lane winds
through typical Norman
countryside to the cliff-
edge and this characterful
small hotel, with wooden
balconies. The 22 rooms
are homely, the atmos-
phere welcoming. There
are magical sea views
from the covered terrace
(where meals are served
in summer). d
Vasterival
•
Map J1
•
02 35 85 12 54
•
www.hotel-restaurant-la-
terrasse.com
•
Closed mid-
Oct-mid-Mar
•
€€
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