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Lessay

Normandy, France · Europe

About Lessay

Lessay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Pirou, 44km from Pointe du Hoc.

Lessay is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 1,800, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lessay 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 Lessay to your route.

About Lessay

Lessay (French pronunciation: [lɛsɛ]) is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Angoville-sur-Ay was merged into Lessay.

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What are the best things to do in Lessay?

Lessay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lessay located?

Lessay is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2170 latitude, -1.5309 longitude.

What is the population of Lessay?

Lessay has a population of approximately 1,800 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,800
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.2170, -1.5309

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 Lessay

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Pointe du Hoc

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Omaha Beach

The most fiercely contested D-Day landing beach of June 6, 1944, now a solemn memorial site overlooking the English Channel.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Normandy American Cemetery

Rows of white marble crosses above Omaha Beach honour the fallen of the 1944 Normandy landings.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Barfleur

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

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Lessay

  • 44 kmPointe du HocCratered clifftop where US Rangers scaled sheer rock under fire on D-Day, bunkers still scarring the landscape.
  • 61 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.
  • 64 kmCap de la HagueWild granite cape at Normandy's northwest tip with a lonely lighthouse and crashing Atlantic seas.
  • 67 kmD-Day Beaches Coastal Road (D514)The coast road threading the five 1944 landing beaches from Utah to Sword, past Arromanches' Mulberry harbour remains, gun batteries and memorials: Normandy's essential remembrance drive.

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

Other places to explore near Lessay.

Créances

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 2,052

Pirou

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,353

La Haye-du-Puits

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,810

Périers

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 2,647

Saint-Sauveur-Lendelin

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,438

Gouville-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,722

Blainville-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,350

Portbail

🇫🇷 France

18 km awayPop. 1,726

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