Pirou
The English Channel defines the setting of Pirou — its broad sandy shore and low, open horizon give this part of Normandy a distinctly maritime character. Pirou lies on the Cotentin Peninsula, along the coast known as the Côte des Havres, where tidal inlets and dunes shape the shoreline. The resort area of Pirou-Plage is arranged around the beach, with a seafront promenade and protective rockwork marking the developed waterfront. Inland, the medieval Château de Pirou is one of Normandy’s oldest surviving stone castles; its origins date to the 12th century. This small commune brings together beach tourism and the older rural character of western Normandy.
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Pirou has served as a coastal settlement on Normandy’s Cotentin Peninsula since the Middle Ages. Beside the English Channel, it forms part of the Côte des Havres, a low shore of sandy beaches, dunes and tidal flats shaped by the sea. Inland from the coast stands Château de Pirou, a fortified complex with 12th-century origins whose later medieval buildings reflect the strategic importance of this exposed shoreline. The commune’s setting combines a small historic centre with the open coastal character for which western Cotentin is known. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Pirou and the Cotentin coast.
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