The four Fours à chaux du Rey are a testament to 19th-century industrial architecture. The Musée maritime is located on the site. It tells the story of the port of Regnéville, its links to the lime kilns, and the many occupations associated with the sea. Exhibitions and events explore the area's maritime past, including coastal shipping and occupations in the coastal region. This site brings together the architectural legacy of the kilns and the history of the port and its workers.

Lime kilns and maritime history

There is also an interpretation trail at the kilns, open to the public year-round. It features eight audio stations, eight themed stops and twenty information panels. This offers a different experience from the Musée maritime: exhibitions and events are at the heart of the museum, while the trail uses audio stations and panels. Check the visiting arrangements before your visit.

Château, port and bay

You can walk around the Château de Regnéville-sur-Mer freely; information panels explain its history. A footpath connects the château to the port and offers views of the bay along the way. The château provides historical information on site, while the footpath links it to the port and takes in views of the bay. The Port de Regnéville currently serves recreational boating only and has 90 berths. By contrast, the Musée maritime focuses on the history of the port.

The Havre de Regnéville

The Havre de Regnéville covers 1,800 hectares of sandbanks, mudflats and salt marshes. These habitats provide feeding and breeding grounds for wildlife. Since 1973, the Havre has been a protected classified site, preserving its natural and scenic heritage. If you are interested in nature, note the differences: these three coastal environments are part of an area that serves as a wildlife habitat and is also protected for its natural and scenic heritage.

In summer, crossings of the Sienne organized by professional guides offer a chance to discover the Havre’s wildlife and plant life, as well as its history. Dates may vary from year to year. If this guided activity is important to your stay, check the latest dates in advance. When planning your time, bear in mind the difference from the interpretation trail: the trail is open to the public year-round, whereas the crossings are a summer activity with dates that vary annually. As well as your interest in culture or nature, the season will determine which activity suits your travel dates.

Maritime heritage in Urville-Sainte-Anne

The church of Urville-Sainte-Anne offers another perspective on Regnéville’s maritime past: it contains numerous ex-votos that bear witness to this history. While the Musée maritime focuses on the port and coastal occupations, these objects are found in a church setting. This gives you two different ways to explore the maritime heritage—through work and the port on the one hand, and through ex-votos in the church on the other.

Discover more destinations: Agneaux, Gavray, Servon, Bréville-Sur-Mer, Le Mesnil-Gilbert, Huberville, Saint-Fromond, Gatteville-Le-Phare

For the main travel overview: Manche.