Saint Germain-sur-Ay self catering holidays A quaint old fishing village on the fabulous Côte Fleurie in Normandy
Saint Germain-sur-Ay a rural coastal village in the northern France, found in the Manche department in beautiful Normandy. The village is located at the mouth of the river Ay between salt marshland and the Channel sea.
Saint Germain-sur-Ay orginally an old fishing village it was also known for its salt production. Its many long sandy beaches offer many watersports like kite & wind surfing. Today it is marked for its architectural heritage which survived the Second World War like Pirou Castle and the stunning historical Abbaye de Lessay church located not far away.
Saint Germain-sur-Ay is more relaxed and carefree and boasts a lovely seafront and harbour. Take a walk along the salt marshs which change depending on the tides, while the route of Sentier de Douaniers is perfect for a pinic and to take in the wild scenery of the Channel sea.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Historical buildings | ✔ |
| Beaches | ✔ |
| Horse riding | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Jersey (44km) |
| Nearest train station | Gare de Coutances |
| Nearest ferry | Cherbourg |
Featured villa rentals Saint Germain-sur-Ay
The resorts of Saint Germain-sur-Ay offers high quality self catering accommodation options. Renting a holiday home in Saint Germain-sur-Ay, 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, Saint Germain-sur-Ay is an all year round destination.
Things to see & do in Saint Germain-sur-Ay
Saint Germain-sur-Ay and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Visit Abbaye de Lessay historical church | ✔ |
| Tour La Fromagerie Reux cheese factory | ✔ |
| Battle of Normandy museum, Bayeux | ✔ |
| Shopping in upmarket Deauville | ✔ |
| American film festival - Sept | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at the vineyards | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Saint Germain-sur-Ay
A rural village in Normandy, Saint Germain-sur-Ay offers peace and quiet and is perfectly positioned for exploring the rest of the Côte Fleurie. If you are touring Normandy, Saint Germain-sur-Ay holiday rentals are the ideal base providing the freedom and flexibility to explore the region at your own pace.
