Village of Yport: things to do (+ visit tips)

Yport is a little-known village on the Côte d’Albâtre, but loved by the locals.
Here’s our guide to the must-see places in Yport, Normandy, and useful tips for planning your visit.

This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.

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Is Yport worth a visit?

1. Yport beach

2. Beach huts

3. Cliffs of the Alabaster coast

4. Saint-Martin d’Yport church and its boats

5. Stone houses

Casino d’Yport

Attractions around Yport

Useful tips for visiting Yport

Is Yport worth a visit?

Yport is certainly worth a visit. This charming Normandy fishing village offers a picturesque pebble beach bordered by limestone cliffs, blue-striped beach huts and typical architecture. We love its authentic atmosphere.

It’s one of our favorite villages in Normandy.

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1. Yport beach

The beach at Yport is a magnificent natural bay of light-grey pebbles, bordered by limestone cliffs. This beaching port is home to colorful barques reminiscent of the village’s maritime tradition.
The beach is popular with anglers at low tide.
The atmosphere is very pleasant, with bars and restaurants, and the cabins we’ll tell you about in the next section.

2. Beach huts

All along the Normandy coast, you can discover beach huts with different shapes and colors.
In Yport, the 24 cabins are iconic, characterized by their blue and white colors and pointed roofs.

These structures add charm to the pebble beach and blend harmoniously into the seascape, with fishing boats and high cliffs in the background. As in other communes, they should be dismantled in winter, even if the subject is debated every year.

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Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
There is a lot of demand, book it early.

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3. Cliffs of the Alabaster coast

Yport’s cliffs are composed of chalk, a white sedimentary limestone formed millions of years ago. They are a characteristic feature of the landscape of Yport and the Côte d’Albâtre. They are over 60m high.

at the foot of the cliffs with flint strips

Take the time to admire them with their different hues and the vegetation above. Notice the black lines between the layers of chalk: it’s common to find horizontal bands of flint, which appear as dark lines contrasting with the whiteness of the chalk.

Beware: these cliffs are subject to regular landslides, a natural but potentially dangerous phenomenon. Remain vigilant. These events are a reminder of the dynamic and fragile nature of this coastal landscape.

4. Saint-Martin d’Yport church and its boats

Saint-Martin d’Yport church was built in 1838. Its architecture is astonishing:

an elongated three-vessel plan
a semicircular chevet
a bell tower with a polygonal spire and two turrets
and above all, a characteristic alternation of horizontal bands of flint and brick

We really liked its two-tone style, so typical of the region!

The church houses several notable features

modern, colorful stained glass windows
models of old and more recent vessels, recalling the importance of fishing in local history.

Every August 15, the church is at the heart of the traditional Festival of the Sea, with a procession and blessing of the sea.

Access free of charge.

WHERE TO STAY IN Normandy

We particularly appreciate staying in Normandy:

Bayeux – our hotels selection
Honfleur – our hotel selection

For more ideas, take a look at our article on the best places to stay in Normandy.
And if you already have an idea, take a look at our selections:

5. Stone houses

What we particularly like about this village is the traditional 19th-century architecture of many of its houses: a mix of brick and flint, with slate roofs.

In the photo above, we’ve taken a close-up of one of the houses to show you the work involved in creating the walls.
What a change from the traditional half-timbered houses and thatched cottages found in Normandy!

Casino d’Yport

Casino Tranchant d’Yport is a beachfront gaming establishment.
It’s open all year round and features mainly slot machines.
Reserved for adults on presentation of ID.
Beachwear prohibited.
To avoid gambling fever, come with a limited amount of cash!