♿ Accessible Normandy – Travel Tips for Visitors with Disabilities
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First published: November 2025
💚 Everyone's Welcome in Normandy
Normandy is more than just beaches and history – it's a region that genuinely strives to be inclusive. From cultural landmarks to natural landscapes, accessible tourism in Normandy is increasingly recognised, supported, and celebrated.
Whether you're planning a visit with mobility impairments, a visual or hearing condition, a mental health condition, or learning disabilities, Normandy offers many thoughtful, well-designed solutions to help you enjoy your stay with ease.
🏡 Accessible Stays at the Ursula Gîte
At our own gîte in Normandy France, we've taken care to ensure everyone can feel at home. The entire ground floor has been renovated to be fully accessible. It includes:
- 🚪 Step-free entrance and ground-floor bedroom
- 🚽 Accessible toilet and spacious wetroom
- 🅿️ Flat parking area with direct access
It’s perfect for guests with mobility impairments or families travelling with someone who uses a wheelchair, scooter or walker. We’re happy to adapt stays based on individual needs – just ask.
🛑 What is the Tourisme & Handicap Label?
Created by Normandie Tourisme, the Tourisme & Handicap label provides disabled visitors with accurate, consistent information on the accessibility of sites and tourist services. The label covers four categories of disability: motor, visual, hearing, and mental.
Tourism providers displaying the label have made specific efforts to meet the needs of all visitors. Look out for the Tourisme & Handicap guide to plan your stay.
🎨 Culture for All – Accessible Museums & Sites
- 🏛️ Maison du Parc Naturel Régional des Marais (Carentan): accessible site for mobility and hearing impairments
- 🔨 Villedieu-les-Poêles Artisans Trail: includes tactile displays and guided tours tailored for all visitors
- 🎞️ Juno Beach Centre (Courseulles-sur-Mer): D-Day museum adapted for visual, hearing, cognitive and mobility impairments. Don’t miss their D-Day for Kids experience.
- 📜 Guided visits of Mont-Saint-Michel: special meditative walking tours available, ideal for visually impaired travellers – see this page.
- 🏛️ Musée de la Libération (Cherbourg): accessible for physical, visual and hearing impairments.
Many of these sites also offer tailored audio guides or sign-language video support.
🏖️ Beaches with Handiplage Access
Normandy is proud to offer a dozen Handiplage certified beaches. These beaches are adapted with:
- 🚶♂️ Flat pathways or boardwalks to the water’s edge
- ♿ Reserved beach wheelchairs (hippocampes)
- 👥 Trained assistants during high season
Six Label 1 beaches in the Manche département:
- Donville-les-Bains
- Surtainville
- Sciotot
- Gouville-sur-Mer – La Cale and Centre beaches
- Le Rozel
One Label 2 beach in the Manche département:
- Siouville
📍 You can view the full map of Handiplage sites here.
🏞️ Nature & Paths
The Sentier de la Sienne near Montmartin-sur-Mer is one of many handi-randos (accessible walks) in Normandy. They feature smooth trails, rope guides, and rest stops.
Explore more of Coutances Mer & Bocage in a wheelchair – it's a beautiful, gentle destination.
🏙️ Agon-Coutainville & Nearby Attractions
- 🌊 Promenade: 2.5km accessible path along the beachfront
- 🐎 Anton’s Rides: horse-drawn beach tours accessible to reduced mobility guests
- 🏌️ Golf Course: accessible reception, facilities and tee-off with own adapted scooter
🌊 Hauteville-sur-Mer & Montmartin-sur-Mer
- 🪁 Land Yachting: 2-seater land yachts available for reduced mobility guests
- 🏖️ Beach Access: paved paths, accessible toilets, parking, and hippocampe chairs
- 🎬 Beach Cinema: includes hearing loop system and full accessibility
- 🧗 Horizon Vertical: indoor climbing wall with some adapted sessions
⛪ Accessible Places in Coutances
- ⛪ Cathedral: Accessible lower levels with ramp entry
- 🌺 Botanical Gardens: step-free paths and accessible restrooms
🍽️ Wheelchair-Friendly Restaurants
Many local eateries in the Coutances Mer & Bocage area are accessible. Just a few examples:
Coutances:
- Le Relais du Viaduc
- Kalamansi
- McDonalds
- Lili's Delice
- La Taverne du Parvis
- Rose des Sables
Saint-Denis-le-Vêtu:
- La Baratte
Hambye:
- Abbey Inn
Gouville-sur-Mer:
- Le Gouvillais
- Les Dunes
Blainville-sur-Mer:
- Le Grand Herbet
- Le Mascaret
- La Vieille Digue
- L'Athome
Agon-Coutainville:
- Salicorne
- Casino restaurant
- Golf Restaurant
- Le Neptune
📣 Final Notes on Inclusive Travel
Normandy and the Manche département actively welcome visitors of all abilities and are constantly improving access. From family holidays in Normandy to tranquil getaways, there’s something for everyone.
Helpful tip: Always check ahead when planning activities – even labelled accessible sites may require pre-booking or have seasonal limitations.
🌟 Ready to Visit?
Get in touch to check dates or discuss your specific needs. At Holidays-Normandy, we believe your trip should be stress-free, supportive, and filled with joy. We look forward to welcoming you!