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Natural, cultural, and intangible heritage—La Hague's heritage is multifaceted. Considered to be of national interest, its landscapes, like many of its natural areas, have been protected. Furthermore, known human settlements here date back nearly 200,000 years.
Preserved landscapes
The Hague peninsula forms the northwesternmost point of the Cotentin peninsula. Its vegetation and topography, in particular, allow for the distinction of five relatively different landscapes. These are recognized and protected at the national level.
A human occupation which dates back to prehistory
Inhabited since prehistoric times, the Hague peninsula has been shaped by the women and men who have lived there over the years. Its numerous scattered villages and hamlets still preserve ancient buildings that bear witness to the social origins of the inhabitants, traditional skills, and past lifestyles and economic activities.
Remarkable biodiversity
Resulting from the clearing of primary forest and from the continuous action of Man since the Neolithic period (5000 years before our era), the moors of La Hague are home to particular plant species, linked to poor and acidic soil conditions, and to a hyper-oceanic climate: gorse and heather are the most emblematic.
Intangible heritage
Whether it's manufactured goods fraud or tobacco smuggling, contraband is part of the history of La Hague. Like legends or the art of dry stone construction, it contributes to a rich intangible heritage.
