During your stay at the Camping de l’Ermitage, set off to discover one of Normandy's natural treasures: the Chausey Islands.
Located in Donville-les-Bains, near Granville, our campsite is well situated for discovering the Normandy coastline and the islands visible out to sea. From the beach and the surrounding area of the campsite, the view looks out to sea, towards the Chausey archipelago, of the Mont-Saint-Michel bay and the Channel Islands.
Granville – Chausey crossing: set sail from the port of Granville
To get to the Chausey Islands, head to the port of Granville, located just a few minutes from the campsite.
The archipelago is located approximately 17 km off the coast of Granville. The boat crossing allows you to reach the Grande Île; take the time to admire the sea (and perhaps even a few porpoises) during the trip. Once you arrive, a complete change of scenery awaits you: the boats at anchor, the islets, the beaches and the shifting landscapes will accompany you throughout the day.
In under an hour, you arrive on the main island, in the Sound where numerous boats are anchored. This place charmed the writer Jean-François Deniau, who confided that Chausey was «the most beautiful anchorage in the world after Bora Bora». .
Why visit the Chausey Islands during your holiday?
The Chausey archipelago offers a landscape that changes with the rhythm of the tides. At low tide, hundreds of islets are revealed, while at high tide, the landscape is completely transformed.
You can go for a walk along the footpaths, enjoy the beaches and coves, take in the scenery or simply take your time.
The Chausey archipelago is also a fragile natural area. It is part of the Natura 2000 network and constitutes a natural area to be preserved. Therefore, during your visit, it is important to respect the natural areas and the guidelines in place to preserve this unique site.
Here’s what’s on the programme for your day in Chausey:
- the discovery of the Big Island; ;
- walking along the footpaths and the coast; ;
- the beaches and coves; ;
- beach fishing, depending on the tide; ;
- wildlife and flora observation; ;
- a journey of discovery through an archipelago shaped by Europe’s highest tides.
How do you get to the Chausey Islands from Granville?
Several options are available to you for discovering the Chausey Islands and setting sail from Granville. Boat crossings, cruises, sea trips or sailing... depending on your preferences and the time of your stay, different experiences allow you to enjoy the sea and discover the coastline in a different way. It is also possible for you to access the archipelago aboard a traditional old-rigged sailing ship: the Granvillaise, the Charles Marie or even the Marité.
To find the various possibilities of Cruises to the islands and sea trips departing from Granville and the surrounding area, you can view the selection proposed by the Granville Terre et Mer Tourist Office.
PRACTICE
Tickets on sale at the campsite reception
Our partner, Jolie France motorboats, operates the crossings between Granville and Chausey. From the campsite, we can provide you with information about this excursion and You can buy your ferry tickets directly at reception. Please do feel free to pop in and see us to organise your outing!
Fancy exploring some more islands? Head for the Channel Islands
The Chausey Islands are not the only maritime destinations accessible from Granville. During your stay at the Camping de l’Ermitage, you can also set off to discover the Channel Islands.
Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Alderney and Herm all offer very different landscapes and a real taste of British life, just a few hours from the Normandy coast.
From Granville ferry terminal, sailings make it possible to reach some of these destinations. An ideal excursion to discover another world during your holiday in Normandy.
Situated between Chausey, the Channel Islands and the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, the sea is an integral part of a holiday at the Camping de l’Ermitage. So, which island will you explore during your stay?
Stay at the Camping de l’Ermitage, overlooking the Chausey Islands
Are you looking for a campsite near the Chausey Islands for your next holiday?
Camping de l'Ermitage welcomes you to Donville-les-Bains, near Granville and its seaport. Set up in a mobile home, a lodge or on a pitch for a tent, caravan, campervan or motorhome and enjoy the Normandy coast at your own pace.
With days at the beach, walks along the coast and trips to the islands, your stay at the Camping de l’Ermitage, opposite the Chausey Islands, will be all about the sea air and exploration.