On the west coast of the peninsula are the ports of Port Bail and Carteret with many views to attract the artist.
     

The Cotentin peninsula has long, sandy beaches, mostly devoid of modern development. The area has a balance between marine life and agriculture, with many visually appealing villages, towns, and landscapes.

 

 
   
 

 
The green and low-lying landscape to the south forms the Parc Régional des Marais du Cotentin.
 

 
       
     
     

 
 

 

 

Elizabeth lives in the small hamlet of Vasselin (Hameau Vasselin). Her house offers a friendly meeting point and has studio facilities for extra tuition if required. It is located 50 minutes drive from Cherbourg and five miles (8 Km) inland from the coastal town of Port Bail.