Pirou
Normandy, France β 8 km

π«π· Normandy Β· France β Altitude 5 m
This live stream from the commune of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay gives a real-time view of a small village on the western coast of Normandy. It is useful for checking conditions before a trip or simply for watching the coastal light change through the day.
Saint-Germain-sur-Ay sits on the Cotentin Peninsula, close to the Atlantic shore in the Manche department. The area is flat, low-lying and shaped by dunes, marshes and farmland, with the sea never far away. It is a quiet part of Normandy, better known for its wide beaches, big skies and slow pace than for monuments or busy streets.
The stream is most rewarding in clear weather, when the light over the flats and the sea changes noticeably from morning to evening. Tides shift the coastline a great deal in this region, so the view can look quite different at high and low water. Watching at dawn or late afternoon usually gives the softest colours, while stormy days bring dramatic cloud movement across the horizon.
The Cotentin coast has a mild, often windy oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Spring and early autumn are pleasant for walking the shore. Nearby cameras include Pirou, about 8 km away, and Saint Aubin, Saint Pierre and the Chausey islands bar camera further afield, which help you compare conditions along the coast.
Source: Commune de saint-Germain-sur-Ay
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Current conditions and a three-day forecast for the village are shown on this page, updated alongside the live stream. Coastal wind and cloud can change quickly, so check the forecast block before planning a visit.
The local time for the village is displayed on this page and follows the French local time zone, including daylight saving changes. It is the same as in Paris.
The camera is in the commune of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay on the Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy, France. The map on this page marks its location close to the Atlantic coast.
Early morning and late afternoon usually offer the most pleasant light over the coast. Check tide times as well, since the shoreline changes a lot between high and low water.
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