Auderville brings together a protected natural area with maritime and cultural points of interest. In the small marshes of Pointe de la Hague, barnacle geese, brent geese and cattle egrets can be observed in winter; Goury is the point of reference for the lighthouse, Raz Blanchard and the GR223. Other features include the natural shingle ridge of La Mare and the church of Saint-Gilles. For planning, it helps to distinguish between these themes: seasonal nature observation, walking routes and local history offer different focal points.
Nature in Pointe de la Hague
The protected Pointe de la Hague area includes Auderville, covers 301.97 hectares and is open to the public. In its small marshes, you can observe barnacle geese, brent geese and cattle egrets in winter; sightings are not guaranteed. For anyone specifically planning around birdwatching, this offers a concrete seasonal point of reference. Another natural feature is La Mare: its natural shingle ridge is one of Auderville’s attractions.
La Mare and birdwatching offer different focal points: for birds, the season and possible sightings are key; the shingle ridge adds a named landscape feature to the nature theme. Auderville thus offers both seasonal wildlife observation and a specific scenic attraction.
Goury between the lighthouse and the GR223
The Phare de Goury stands in Auderville and was commissioned in 1837. Opposite it lies Raz Blanchard, one of Europe’s strongest tidal currents. Two distinct maritime features meet here: a lighthouse with a specific historical date and a tidal current noted for its strength. For travellers who want to experience history and landscape together, this contrast offers a clear focal point.
The GR223 adds a walking route. It connects Goury with other villages in La Hague, and Baie d’Écalgrain with Goury. These connections offer different destinations to consider when planning a walk. Check local conditions before setting out.
Saint-Gilles and local maritime history
The statue of Saint Gilles is located in the church of Saint-Gilles. It is dated 1818 and stands in the southern part of the choir, near the altar. For travellers interested in art, both the work and its date, as well as its precise location, provide a concrete point of reference. The statue complements the nature and route themes with a single work of art whose position inside the church is precisely identified.
The Port de Goury is also home to a sea rescue station and the lifeboat “Mona Rigolet”. Alongside the lighthouse and the tidal current, rescue services are another distinct maritime aspect. The lifeboat’s name makes this connection specific.
The historical references also differ: the statue is dated 1818, while the lighthouse was commissioned in 1837. At Saint-Gilles, the focus is on a single work of art with a precisely identified location; in Goury, the historic structure is connected with Raz Blanchard and the harbour. Auderville’s cultural and local history thus extends from the church interior to the maritime landscape.
Discover more destinations: Magneville, Sainte-CĂ©cile, Savigny, Vergoncey, Champeaux, Saint-Pellerin, Sartilly, Tocqueville.
For the overview of the wider area: Manche.
