Discover Barfleur

This walk allows you to admire the two essential aspects of Barfleur that make it so rich and charming: the port and the architecture of its heritage (typical buildings and roofs).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.22 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2 m
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    Descent: - 2 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 6 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the Tourist Office.

(S/E) From the Tourist Office, head west on Quai Henri Chardon and go around the harbour.
At the end of the harbour, near what used to be a wash house, you will come out onto Rue Pierre Salley.

(1). Follow this street to the left for 100 m.

(2) Then turn left onto Rue Julie Postel. This street leads to a platform offering a magnificent view of the harbour. Continue to the jetty where you will see the Gatteville Lighthouse to the right of the harbour.

(3) Take Rue du 24 Juin 1944 to reach Rue Julie Postel, which you follow to the left.

(2) Turn right onto Rue Pierre Salley and arrive at the fork in the road.

(1) Further on, when the street curves to the right, leave it and continue straight on the D1. Then turn left onto Place Général De Gaulle

(4) Turn right onto Rue des Jardins. When you reach the last house before the port, turn left and go under the archway that leads to Cours Sainte-Catherine. Turn right onto Rue Saint-Thomas.

(5) Turn left onto the quay, then left onto Rue Saint-Nicolas, which crosses the village and arrives near the church. Turn left and go around the church on the right. After a last view of the Gatteville Lighthouse, take the pedestrian lane that leads back to the starting point, near the Tourist Office (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Tourist Office - Village de Barfleur
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 4 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.85 - alt. 5 m - Rue Julie Postel
  4. 3 : km 1.26 - alt. 6 m - Jetty
  5. 4 : km 2.32 - alt. 5 m - Rue des Jardins
  6. 5 : km 2.64 - alt. 4 m - Quay
  7. S/E : km 3.22 - alt. 5 m - Barfleur Tourist Office (village)

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Annick Boer
Annick Boer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk between land and sea.
easy to access.
The climb up to Gatteville lighthouse is impressive but well worth the effort.

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User 22416305

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

HAD A DAY OF WALKING ON THE HIKE, FEW PEOPLE, UNCERTAIN WEATHER AND WINDY

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mino.p
mino.p

Thank you for your advice
Kind regards
Mino.portsall

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Jairaison
Jairaison

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Barfleur isn't very busy in June, and if you want to see some activity, it's best to come in the morning when there's a market at the harbour. Depending on the tide times, it's interesting to be at the harbour when the boats return from fishing. So visit Barfleur in the morning, then continue on the hike that leads to the Gatteville lighthouse.

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mino.p
mino.p

A very pleasant route for sightseeing

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canape
canape

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk that everyone will enjoy

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FC44
FC44

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to discover Barfleur, one of the most beautiful villages in France. The view of the harbour from the south pier is magnificent in the sunshine. We set off from the car park at the end of the harbour towards the church as we couldn't find the tourist office, but the route is easy to follow regardless.

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DaDoRando14
DaDoRando14

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Perfect for exploring this pretty little port town.

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MANCHION Stéphanie
MANCHION Stéphanie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely stroll through a village reminiscent of Brittany.

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VALOUVCR
VALOUVCR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk. You follow the coastline to reach the magnificent lighthouse.
In the village, it is a little difficult to reach the D116 (lack of signage)
As mentioned, the road section is less pleasant.
Hike accessible to all.

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sunbertrand
sunbertrand

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We had a little trouble finding the starting point (tourist office), but after that there were no problems.

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cesselingi
cesselingi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful discovery of the harbour and the old town.
the view from the south pier is splendid.

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randonnee14
randonnee14

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very well

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anne62
anne62

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely little discovery trail.
Lack of precision when tracing after the small port.
Overall, it's good

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Celtubert
Celtubert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very interesting route that allows you to discover views of the port of Barfleur.
The route description is not detailed enough, and the section entitled "during the walk and nearby" should be supplemented with information about heritage sites that are mentioned but not described, such as the Chapel of Sainte Marie-Madeleine.

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