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Barfleur
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Barfleur
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This charming little port east of Cherbourg is listed among "the most beautiful villages in France".
Overview of Barfleur
Barfleur is a charming little port east of Cherbourg. It is listed among "the most beautiful villages in France".
Key Facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the northeast of the Manche department, not far from Cherbourg.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 600 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 0.60 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.barfleur.fr
History of Barfleur
What to See and Do in Barfleur
The village features a charming little typical fishing port, with old granite houses and slate-roofed buildings arranged around the bay.
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather in Barfleur
Like the rest of the coast, the area has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild and very humid, with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barfleur | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |