In the beautiful surroundings of the Cap de la Hague, 128 metres above sea level, the Nez de Jobourg bird sanctuary commands a spectacular view out to Cap Flamanville and far away to the horizon and the island of Alderney.
Rain or shine, the pure power of the elements and the beauty of nature are always on show. Along the coastal footpath, the visitor sees nature in all her moods.
Landscapes designed by the wind and the waves, from dunes, cliffs and heathland to long pebble beaches - the feeling of being at the world's farthest reaches is overwhelming.
The area has hidden surprises in some breathtaking caves - the grotte du lion, the petite eglise and the grande eglise at the foot of the cliffs where many a ship was wrecked in olden times. According to local legends, the caves would have served as a haven for smugglers of tobacco. Above, the small village of Jobourg hides in the valleys. Hamlets, old barns, bakeries, fountains and old houses with roofs of blue slate seem to be frozen in time. A remarkable 'chameleon of the seasons', the Nez de Jobourg blooms in yellow gorse in spring, purple heather in summer and red ferns in autumn.
