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La Gallouette ****

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La Gallouette is a coastal campsite on the edge of the fishing town of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on the Normandy peninsula of Cotentin. You'll camp here on a quiet campsite with an open character, directly on the bay.

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The campsite is located in the northeast of Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. 110 spacious touring pitches are situated on neat, beautifully tended lawns, all separated by hedges. The Mobile homes are on the side of the terrain, separated from the touring pitches.

A heated pool

The swimming pool is located next to the reception building, where you will also find the restaurant with snacks. The spacious pool is heated. Next to the pool is a round paddling pool. If the little ones get tired of the water, they can let off steam in the playground. There are two sanitary blocks on the campsite. The friendly staff is busy cleaning all day long, so the sanitary facilities are always clean and fresh.

Fort de la Hougue

The area is a wonderful walking and cycling area. For example, walk along the narrow spit of land. At the end is the former fortress of La Hougue with its tower, from where the view over the Sea and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is beautiful.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

A.J. te Paske

"Quietly situated campsite on the outskirts of the city and sea opposite the island of Tatihou. Spacious marked pitches."

- Inspector Mr A.J. te Paske

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Reviews (911)

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Average rating: 8.7

Toilet facilities
8.5
Staff
9.5
Price - quality comparison
9.1
Child friendliness
8.5
Entertainment
7.7
Sports facilities
8.4
Swimming pool
8.6
Food and drink
8.6
Surroundings
9.5

Joëll S, on this campsite in June 2022

9.3

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - The campsite was verry nive, en the owners where verry kind
Disliked - A ectra shelf above de dishwash to put your dishes on.
Source: Ctoutvert

Jeremy G, on this campsite in April 2022

9.7

Travelling party: Group of friends

Liked - Staff very friendly, we were allocated pitches together as requested but as the site was quiet we could pick, this was helpful as it was quite windy, great facilities and very close to local town. We would be back for sure.
Disliked - Only cold water at nearest toilet block for washing dishes., but think this is seasonal,some pitches didn’t seem to have electric hook up.
Source: Ctoutvert

Richard L, on this campsite in April 2022

9.3

Travelling party: Group of friends

Liked - Easy walk to town and fort
Source: Ctoutvert

Sean A, on this campsite in April 2022

10.0

Liked - Convenient to Cherbourg
The quality of site
The area
Site management

Disliked - No
Source: Ctoutvert

Cliff Mason, on this campsite in April 2022

10.0

Liked - Clean quiet and well located
Source: Ctoutvert

Andrew Jacob, on this campsite in September 2021

9.7

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Perfect location for walking,cycling,shopping and dining
Disliked - Disliked nothing
Source: Ctoutvert

Margaret Rushe, on this campsite in September 2021

9.7

Liked - Spacious and well laid out pitches. Good facilities and always very clean. Lovely staff. Have stayed here a few times in the last 5 years and the quality and service is consistent. Also close to restaurants, supermarkets etc. And close to the ferry at Cherbourg (approx 30 Km). A nice walk by the sea takes you to Saint Vaast and a visit to the island of Taithou is worthwhile and it is easy to get to either on foot at low tide or by the amphibious boat from the quay
Source: Ctoutvert

Barbara Connellan, on this campsite in September 2021

10.0

Liked - We have stayed here on three occasions and each time has been wonderful. This time was especially good, because of Covid, all necessary precautions were taken to ensure safety of us clients. As always the reception were helpful and friendly.
Source: Ctoutvert

DAVID MOATES, on this campsite in August 2021

9.7

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - Fabulous location, good range of facilities and services on site particularly for families, but everyone taken into consideration with planned activities. Reception staff particularly welcoming and helpful.
Source: Ctoutvert

David Glenn K, on this campsite in July 2021

10.0

Liked - We stopped here on arrival in France. We've stayed at St Vaast before, so we knew what to expect. There were some problems with our vaccination certificates (Northern Ireland certificates are not yet compatible with the French verification system). However, this was overcome follwing manual checking of our documentation.
Disliked - No. We'll be back next year!!
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€37.00
Guide price 2
€44.80
Period of opening *
29-03-2024 till 30-09-2024
Area
3.5 ha
Altitude
1m
Number of touring pitches
98 (85 - 105m2)
Number of camper pitches
17
Number of permanent pitches
36
Number of accommodation units for hire
39
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:128 m2
    • period:15-05/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
  • Mobile homes
    • total:29
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G | 3G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
At the reception
  • Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:French | Spanish | English
  • Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone
Pitch amenities
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:10 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | charcoal
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Children's sanitary facilities
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Marked pitches
  • Grass
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Breakfast available
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Snack bar
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Pizzeria
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Bar
    • period:01-07/31-08
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Ice available
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Mobile homes
    • total:29
  • Bungalows/chalets
    • total:10
  • Freezing blocs
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:128 m2
    • period:15-05/15-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:10 m2
    • period:01-06/01-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Sea swimming (max. 0.5 km)
Beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Rocky coastline
  • Stony beach
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • Windsurfing permitted
  • Boat crane
  • Trailer slope
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:10 m2
    • period:01-06/01-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French | English
    • period:08-07/01-09
  • Games room
  • Children's sanitary facilities
  • Baby room
  • Bouncy castle
  • Video games
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Fitness
Recreation (adults)
  • Fishing
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:easy
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:easy
  • Games room
  • Pool or billiards
  • Television
  • Video games
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on the coast (max. 0.5 km)
  • Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
    • distance:0.3 km
  • Panorama
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:0.3 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • fill up water tank
    • grey water discharge
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère)
  • Special pitches for motorhomes
    • Surface area:35 m2
    • Amount:17
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
    • weight:8000 kg
  • Hardened base for motorhomes
    • surface:paved
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Special parking spaces for disabled people
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Special parking spaces for disabled people
  • Payment method
    • method of payment:vending machine
  • Ground
    • surface:paved
  • Service facilities at the motorhome pitch
    • fill up water tank
    • empty water tank
    • empty chemical toilet
  • Category
    • category:simple

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

Thu

28 / 03

 

Fri

29 / 03

 

Sat

30 / 03

 

Sun

31 / 03

 

Mon

01 / 04

 

Tue

02 / 04

 

Wed

03 / 04

 
Max. 12.2° 13.3° 12.1° 11.7° 12° 13° 12.7°
Min. 5.2° 7.7° 7.4° 8.5° 9.3° 8.8° 9.9°
Precipitation 80% 10% 15% 75% 90% 85% 90%
Wind direction SW SW ZO E W SW W
Wind speed 7 5 3 4 5 5 5

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm)
Jan 83% 92
Feb 84% 74
Mar 84% 59
Apr 82% 72
May 85% 37
Jun 84% 54
Jul 84% 27
Aug 86% 44
Sep 82% 62
Oct 80% 140
Nov 79% 80
Dec 81% 124

Average temperature

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Location

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  • La Gallouette
    10b rue de la Gallouette
    50550 / St. Vaast-la-Hougue
    France
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    Coordinates:
    49°35'4"N 1°16'8"W
  • N13 Caen-Cherbourg. At Valognes D902 to Quettehou, then to St Vaast-la-Hougue. Campsite is signposted in the village.

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