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We are located within easy reach of some of the most diverse,
beautiful and interesting countryside in southern Normandy and Brittany. There are many historic towns and sleepy villages
closeby, to entertain both adults and the kids. Enjoy the many local weekly markets with their fresh local tasty produce.
Always a good place to meet the locals. Plus most (nearly all) the areas beaches are sandy, which is a real bonus.
The pleasure of Normandy lies in its landscapes: the lush
meadows and orchards, the forests, rivers, lakes and spas; the sandy beaches that stretch right around the coast. Dotted with
half timbered houses and farm buildings, thriving hedgerows and abundant wildlife Normandy reminds the British visitor of
a disappearing England.
As does the pace of life, which is restful, dedicated to
enjoying rather than racing through life. A shared meal, spending time with the family, a gentle walk - it's what the French
call l'art de vivre.
From the days when William the Conqueror set forth for Hastings
right through to the Allied landings during WW2, Britain's and Normandy's history have been inextricably entwined which is
perhaps another reason why many of us feel so immediately at home in the region. Normandy is both foreign, yet familiar and
British visitors are assured of a warm welcome.
A Selection of Local Attractions
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a small example - but many more for you to discover)
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- 10 minutes drive
- Closest town for shopping and local amenities, famous
for producing copper and pewter products
- Weekly market on Tuesday
- Horse racing track (trotting) with regular meetings
(Hippodrome)
- Family Zoo Park at Champrepus on the Villedieu to
Granville road
- Zoo Website
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- 30 minutes drive
- Busy cosmopolitan fishing resort with quayside restaurants
and large selection of shops. Plus out-of-town shopping.
- Fast passenger ferry to Channel Islands, ideal for
a day trip or longer
- Ferry to Iles Chaussey (small French island just off
the coast)
- Weekly market on Saturday
- Many sandy beaches to the north and south of town
- Town Website
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- 10 minutes drive
- Largest town locally perched high on a cliff top with
commanding views of the area and coast. Many shops, restaurants, cafes, park, cathedral and WW2 museum.
- Out-of-town shopping.
- Weekly market on Saturday
- Town Website
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- 20 minutes drive
- Located in the shallow Mont St Michel Bay.
- Wide open Sandy beaches
- Toilet & Cafe facilities closeby
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- 45 minutes drive to Bellefontaine
- Enchanted hidden wooded valley with something for
all children
- Fairy tale trail around model village
- Bouncy castles
- Paddle boats
- Quad bikes
- Fountain garden
- Pets area (donkeys, ponies, miniature goats)
- Fairy tale Theatre
- Adventure bridges
- Dotto train
- Toilets, Cafe & Restaurant facilities
- Website
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- 30 minutes drive
- Historic medieval island approached via causeway. Narrow
winding pedestrian main street climbs steadily to a hill top monastery. Many interesting alleyways and fortifications to explore.
Fantastic views across the bay.
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- 1 hour drive
- Busy seaside resort with passenger ferry link to UK.
Walled citadel with high ramparts. Large selection of restaurants, shops and activities. Very popular at weekends and during
the holiday season. Popular haunt of pirates in the past.
- Popular with street entertainers and artists in the
summer.
- Car and passenger ferry to Channel Islands
- Town Website
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- 45 minutes drive
- Magnificent well preserved & the largest Medieval
castle in Europe (almost fairy-tale) at base of town. Wide water filled moat, winding staircases and rooms to explore.
- Steep winding streets with many shops, cafes and restaurants
- Town Website
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- 30 minutes drive
- Occupies a commanding hill top. Saw fierce fitting
during WW2
- Magnificent high falling Waterfalls
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- 90 minutes drive
- Visit the 'D' day beaches of Utah, Omega, Gold, Juno
and Sword beaches. Plus Pegasus Bridge north of Caen and the town of Arromanches - full of WW2 history and museums
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Website
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- 1 hour drive
- "The Memorial" - a large WW1, WW2 and Peace Museum
on the outskirts. The town has a large, impressive chateau, cathedral and abbeys
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- 1 hour drive
- Designed by world famous bungy guru
- Pretty wooded valley with walks, scable high wire
flying, via ferratta
- Viaduc de la Souleuvre, 14350 La Ferrière Harang, Normandie - France
- Website
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- 1 hour drive
- Capital of Brittany. Interesting walking city with impressive old town. Half
timbered buildings and many restaurants
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- 1 hour
- Home of the famous Bayeux tapestry
showing the story of William the Conqueror. Attractive town & Cathedral. WW2
museum and British cemetery
- Town Website
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- 45 mins drive
- Ride a rail-bike along the quiet river valley of Vire,
between the old railway stations of Conde-sur-vire and Gourfaleur.
- Follows original rails along a single track. Designated
start times.
- Ride takes approx 1hr 30mins
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