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La Manche: a gourmet getaway

An emblematic tourist department, La Manche (50) is waiting to be discovered and rediscovered. Between the world-famous Mont Saint Michel and the D-Day beaches, its gastronomy and nature, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy during your stay in Normandy.

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Distance
218 km
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All seasons
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The Mont Saint Michel

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This tour departs from one of France's most visited tourist sites: Mont Saint-Michel and its bay. This architectural jewel nestled in an exceptional natural setting dazzles visitors in all weathers.

Things to do : 

  • Stroll along the ramparts that surround the village and stroll through its medieval streets.
  • Visit the Abbey outside peak visiting hours, in the early morning or late afternoon, for a calmer, more serene experience.
  • Explore the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel on foot with an accredited guide, and discover the breathtaking scenery.
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Carolles

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Now follow the coastline up to Carolles, a magnificent coastal destination located 12 kilometers south of Granville. With 5 kilometers of beach, there's something to do for all tastes.

Things to do :

  • Discover the Cabane Vauban on a hike from Carolles, and admire the panoramic view of Mont Saint-Michel.
  • Take photos of the “cliffs that plunge into the sea” for beautiful souvenirs to hang in your home.
  • Visit Granville and its port, France's leading shellfish port.

 

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Saint-Germain-Sur-Ay

Kilometer 110
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For this third stop, continue up the coast to Saint-Germain-sur-Ay. This commune lies opposite the Anglo-Saxon island of Jersey, on the coast of the harbors that stretch from Barneville-Carteret to Granville.

What to do : 

  • Discover the ecosystem of the harbors: between fresh and salt water, sandy plains and maritime marshes, the visit holds many surprises.
  • Hike the sentier des Douaniers to discover the many harbors along the coast.
  • Take advantage of the sunshine to relax on the sand of one of the many beaches along the coast.
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Bricquebec

Kilometer 125
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Welcome to Bricquebec, one of the three “Clos du Cotentin” towns, where art de vivre, history and culture come together. Discover the richness and diversity of the surrounding sites to make the most of your stay!

Things to do :

  • Visit the Liberation Museum and discover the decisive role played by France's first liberated port during WW2.  
  • Prehistory fan? Discover the paleo site of rozel!
  • Le Tourp awaits you for an immersive journey into the history, legends and origins of this fascinating territory, as told by its inhabitants. 
  • For other great visits: Carneville castle, Cité de la Mer, Hotel de Beaumont and Cartelet lighthouse!
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Picauville

Kilometer 136
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Now cross the peninsula and stop halfway to Picauville. Situated in the heart of the Cotentin marshes, this pretty Norman commune will charm you with its landscapes, which change radically with the seasons...
Contemplate the green marshes and the “white” marshes...

Things to do : 

  • Follow the discovery trails offered by the Parc naturel régional des Marais du Cotentin and the topoguide published by the Cotentin Bay Tourist Office!
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Utah Beach

Kilometer 157
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It's time to relive the remnants of a landmark past, and what better destination than Utah Beach, one of the 5 D-Day beaches?

Things to do :

  • Visit the D-Day Museum: it recounts in 10 sequences the key stages of the D-Day landings.
  • Take a walk along one of the D-Day beaches.
  • Go to the church of Sainte-Mère-Eglise and discover the Airborne Museum.
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Carentan

Kilometer 174
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On this stage, stop off in Carentan, a commune with a history marked by its many scars that are still visible.

Things to do :

  • Visit the Church of Notre-Dame de Carentan, which has managed to stay standing despite the bombings.
  • Take the “Normandy Discovery Tours” to retrace the history of the D-Day landings.
  • Stroll around the port of Carentan, which has existed since Gallic times.
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Condé-Sur-Vire

Kilometer 218
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Round off this Normandy tour with a stop at Condé-sur-Vire, 10 kilometers south of Saint-Lô.

Things to do :

  • Ride a velorail along the old railway line from Condé-sur-Vire to Gourfaleur.
  • Relax and have fun at the leisure center: swimming, canoeing/kayaking, stand-up paddling.
  • Cycle through the surrounding countryside and discover the heritage of the surrounding villages.