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Nez de Jobourg

Normandie  >  France

The area is a cliff-side path overlooking the English Channel. It is an interesting site for observing migrating and pelagic birds.

Added* by Valentin Coustal
Most recent update 20 lokakuu 2025
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Description

Nez de Jobourgis good for observing a large part of the birds of the French coast and pelagic birds. Especially good during spring and autumn migration.

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Français: La zone est un sentier à flanc de falaise donnant sur la Manche. C'est un site intéressant lors de la migration et l'observation des oiseaux pélagiques. Observer sur ce site vous permet de contacter une grande partie des oiseaux du littoral et pélagique français. Vous pouvez également lors de la migration prénuptiale et postnuptial.

Details

Access

Nez de Jobourg is located at the northwestern tip of Normandy. At the exit of La Hague, take the D901 to the hamlet of Dannery, then take the D202 to the Nez de Jobourg car park. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The circular route shown on the map is about 8 km.

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Français: A la sortie de la Hague prendre la D901 jusqu'au hammeau Dannery puis prendre la D202 jusqu'au parking du nez de Jobourg.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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