Tatihou

Tatihou
Tatihou seen from La Pernelle
Tatihou is located in France
Tatihou
Tatihou
Geography
LocationEnglish Channel
Coordinates49°35′20″N 1°14′36″W / 49.58889°N 1.24333°W / 49.58889; -1.24333
Area0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Administration
France
RegionNormandy
DepartmentManche
CommuneSaint-Vaast-la-Hougue
Demographics
Population0
Vauban's tower in Tatihou

Tatihou is an islet of Normandy in France with an area of 29 hectares (72 acres). It is located to the east of the Cotentin peninsula just off the coast near Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. It is almost uninhabited, and is usually reached by amphibious craft although, being a tidal island, it is also possible to walk there over the local oyster beds at low tide. Access to the island is limited to 500 visitors per day.