Écalgrain Bay, a wild paradise on the cliffside

The bay ofEcalgrain (Sleeve)at the very end of Normandy, is the last stop before England. Remained wild, it gives an impression of the end of the world. herethe water fresh does not detract from the charm of the place. The setting is appreciated for its calm, but not only. Ecalgrain is also a playground, as for a group come to experience the coasteeringa mix between aquatic hiking and jumps from the rocks. “The atmosphere, the setting, the site, it is… And then, the sensations, a little, all the same!“enthuses a follower.

The route was designed by the guides as a visit to the cliffs, among the oldest in France. “We thought it would be a good idea to discover the coast in another way, by involving people and making them jump”explains Salomé Gibert, guide to coasteering at Ses Cotentin. For some inhabitants of the region, it is even a rediscovery. jerome Houyveta professional photographer, knows the site inside and out. For more than 30 years, he has been walking the coastal path, and always discovers a new face of the bay. “Changing lights, wind direction, seasons, colors, vegetation“, he enumerates.