Carentan
France · NormandieFR
Commune in Manche, France
Carentan is a small rural town near the north-eastern base of the French Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy in north-western France, with a population of about 6,000. It is a former commune in the Manche department. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Carentan-les-Marais. The town was a strategic early goal of the World War II landings as capturing the town was necessary to link the lodgements at Utah Beach and Omaha Beach which were divided by the Douve river estuary. The town was also needed as an intermediate staging position for the capture of the cities of Cherbourg and Octeville, with the critically important port facilities in Cherbourg.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,853
- Coordinates
- 49.303, -1.248
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 9 m
Overview of Carentan
Carentan sits in Normandie, France and reads as a tiny locality. The headcount is close to 5,853. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Visitors mostly come here for water sports.
Things to do in Carentan
Water Sports in Carentan
(1)Water Sports lovers get Sailboats. All of it is drawn from Carentan's recorded activities. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Carentan
For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Carentan usually means a connection from Normandie and your own wheels for the rest. Carentan runs on Europe/Paris time.
Similar destinations
Places near Carentan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carentan known for?
- In Normandie, France, Carentan stands out for water sports. That mix defines the typical visit to this 5,853-strong destination.
- What can you do in Carentan?
- Options in Carentan run to Sailboats — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Carentan?
- For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Carentan located?
- You will find Carentan in Normandie, France. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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