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Barfleur harbour is a fishing and pleasure port located at the north-eastern tip of the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy. Situated at the north-eastern tip of the Cotentin peninsula, the port of Barfleur is very old. The harbour is a classic drying harbour where small and large fishing and pleasure vessels lie side by side in a village listed as one of France's most beautiful villages. Listed among France's most beautiful villages, Barfleur is a drying harbour with fishing and pleasure boating activity where small and large vessels mix. The harbour has a capacity of 125 moorings.

Entry can be difficult in winds from east to north-east, and the approach channel is marked by a leading light line together with green and red buoys and beacons. Access is difficult in winds from E to NE, and the alignment of the approach channel is marked on each side by buoys and green and red beacons.

At the harbour, sailors can obtain fresh water and shore power, and toilets are available in a communal hall a short walk from the quay. Water and electricity are available. Toilet facilities are located in a communal hall about 200 metres from the harbour.

The village has a long maritime history: it is mentioned as early as the 11th century and is known for the wreck of the White Ship (Blanche-Nef) in 1120, which was carrying home the children of King Henry I of England.