Pirou self catering holidays, Normandy A medieval coastal resort surrounded by pristine natural beauty
Pirou a charming medieval coastal town in the northern France, found in the Manche department in beautiful Normandy. Home to one of the oldest castles in Normandy, Chateau de Pirou with its stunning and well preserved medieval architecture dating back to the 12th century.
Pirou is known for its long sandy beaches, unspoilt sand dunes with pretty beach huts over 5km of coastline . During the summer the seafront, Pirou Plage, is lively with several restaurants and a salt water swimming pool when the tide is out.
Pirou is more relaxed and carefree and boasts lovely surrounding scenery, perfect sandy beaches as well as interesting historical landmarks and local points of interest like Lac des Bruyeres a picturesque lake or Anneville sur Mer a neighbouring beach destination.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Hiking & biking | ✔ |
| Historical buildings | ✔ |
| Beaches | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Caen-Carpiquet (110km) |
| Nearest train station | Gare de Coutances |
Featured holiday homes Pirou
The town of Pirou offers high quality self catering accommodation options. Renting a holiday home in Pirou, whether a villa or self-catering apartment, is perfect for families. It provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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The climate along the Côte Fleurie is typical of northern France with summer highs of around 25°C and winter lows of 0°C with January being the coldest month. April is normally the driest time of the year and September the wettest. However, with so many things to see and do in the region, Pirou is an all year round destination.
Things to see & do in Pirou
Pirou and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Explore Château de Pirou | ✔ |
| Creances beach for wind & kite surfing | ✔ |
| Gourville sur Mer beach | ✔ |
| Visit Gratot castle | ✔ |
| American film festival - Sept | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at the vineyards | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Pirou
A medieval town in Normandy, Pirou offers peace and quiet and is perfectly positioned for exploring the rest of the Côte Fleurie. If you are touring Normandy, self catering holiday rentals in Pirou are the ideal base providing the freedom and flexibility to explore the region at your own pace.
