BeachNatureFamily-Friendly
Collignon Beach, Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin›France
4.5(544 reviews)
1h 30min
Plan your visit
About Collignon Beach
5 kilometers along the English Channel coast in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The fine golden sand slopes gently into the sea, and at low tide a natural rocky pool forms, creating a shallow protected swimming area popular with families. Views from the beach include the historic Fort de l'Île Pelée, an 18th-century island fortress visible offshore.
Collignon Beach is the birthplace of French trotting races. On September 25-26, 1836, the first official trotting races in France took place on this stretch of sand, organized by Éphrem Houël, director of the Saint-Lô stud farm. A commemorative plaque was unveiled in 2016 to mark the 180th anniversary of this event.
Travel Plans in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Explore a city in one day
- Step-by-step walking route through the city
- Transport options with travel times and fares
- Entrance fees and opening hours for every stop
- Total cost calculated based on your preferences
Day Routes
View all
7h 31min
Best of Cherbourg in one day
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
CoastalHistoricalFirst-time Visitorand 2 more
Moderate
Car
Public Transit
€32.00
7h 23min
Cherbourg in one day
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
HistoricalMaritimeFirst-time Visitorand 3 more
Relaxed
Car
Public Transit
€27.00
6h 20min
Historic Cherbourg in one day
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
HistoricalCastleGardensand 3 more
Relaxed
Car
Public Transit
€6.80
Nearby Attractions
Must-See
Fort du Roule - Museum of Liberation
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin·4 km
MuseumViewpointMilitary History+1 more
4.3(495)
~1h
Museum of the Liberation
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin·4 km
MuseumHistoric SiteWar Memorial+1 more
4.3(495)
~1h 15min
Must-See
Fort du Roule - Museum of Liberation
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin·4 km
MuseumViewpointMilitary History+1 more
4.3(495)
~1h
Museum of the Liberation
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin·4 km
MuseumHistoric SiteWar Memorial+1 more
4.3(495)
~1h 15min