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Barneville-Carteret

Normandy, France · Europe

About Barneville-Carteret

Barneville-Carteret sits on the route: 10 minutes from Portbail, 41km from Cap de la Hague.

Barneville-Carteret is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 2,282, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barneville-Carteret sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barneville-Carteret to your route.

About Barneville-Carteret

Barneville-Carteret (French pronunciation: [baʁnəvil kaʁtʁɛ]) is a commune in the Manche department in the Normandy region of north-western France. For many years it has been a popular seaside resort destination. The commune resulted from a merger of two communes in 1964: Barneville-sur-Mer and Carteret whose port has

Read more ferry connections to the Channel Islands. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Barnevillais or Barnevillaises and Carteretais or Carteretaises.

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Where is Barneville-Carteret located?

Barneville-Carteret is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.3833 latitude, -1.7500 longitude.

What is the population of Barneville-Carteret?

Barneville-Carteret has a population of approximately 2,282 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,282
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.3833, -1.7500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Barneville-Carteret

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cap de la Hague

Wild granite cape at Normandy's northwest tip with a lonely lighthouse and crashing Atlantic seas.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Barfleur

One of France's 'most beautiful villages', a granite fishing port on the Cotentin's rugged eastern shore.

47 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pointe du Hoc

Cratered clifftop where US Rangers scaled sheer rock under fire on D-Day, bunkers still scarring the landscape.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Barneville-Carteret

  • 41 kmCap de la HagueWild granite cape at Normandy's northwest tip with a lonely lighthouse and crashing Atlantic seas.
  • 55 kmPointe du HocCratered clifftop where US Rangers scaled sheer rock under fire on D-Day, bunkers still scarring the landscape.
  • 75 kmPointe du GrouinWild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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