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The starting point for this walk is near the Tourist Office in the port of Barfleur.
(S/E) Turn right (north) onto the pedestrian-only lane and go around the church. Leave Rue du Fort on the right and go up onto the sea wall. You are now on theGR®223. The first part of the route follows this sea wall, heading west-northwest for about 500 m.
Near the sailing centre, leave the sea wall and turn right towards Pointe de la Masse.
(1). From this small promontory, there is a magnificent view of the coast to the north and south. Continue west-northwest towards Havre de Crabec.
N.B. The southern tip of Havre de Crabec can be bypassed by the seashore (sand and rocks), but only at low tide.
Cross the Ruisseau de Cliquempoix road and you will reach Crabec.
(2) From here, the walk follows roads suitable for vehicles to the lighthouse. Go around an aquaculture site (oysters and clams).
(3). Head towards the foreshore to reach the Gatteville lighthouse on your right (don't hesitate to visit).
(4) Retrace your steps and continue the walk to the right (west), following the Route du Phare to the small port of Gattemare.
(5). Pass the port and turn right onto Chemin de Gattemare, then left onto Chemin de Roubary. Cross what used to be the Gatteville Battery.
(6). You will then arrive in the charming little village of Gatteville-le-Phare and its Chapelle des Marins
(7). Turn left onto Rue du Clos Fontaine, then turn left twice and you will arrive on Route du Val de Saire. Follow this road (D116) for 1 km. This is the most tedious part of the route. After passing a statue of the Virgin Mary at a fork, turn left to reach Crabec.
(2) Continue right, taking theGR®223in the opposite direction. When you reach Barfleur, enter the small streets to admire the typical architecture of this pretty port. Head to Quai Henri Chardon to finish the walk at the starting point, near the Tourist Office (S/E).
In fact, we loved the whole route; the tarmac section is short and didn’t bother us at all, as we were surrounded by countryside. The little village of Gatteville-le-Phare is a pleasant surprise and absolutely charming. Thank you for introducing us to this gem! 
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