Whatever your interests, preferences or desires, we can suggest something suitable.
Hiking, horseback riding, cycling, cultural visits, aquatic and thermal centre, discovering local products… There’s a wealth of activities in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Whatever your interests, preferences or desires, we can suggest something suitable.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the islet of Mont Saint-Michel is a jewel nestled in the embrace of a stunningly lovely bay. And there’s a wide variety of ways to explore it all, including hikes, guided tours of the abbey, strolls through the cobbled streets, bike excursions along the coast, paragliding or microlight flights, or a guided crossing to Mont Saint-Michel with your feet on the sand.
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The Normandy Landings, June 6th, 1944, form a significant part of the history of the 20th century. From the Ermitage, you can reach the D-Day sites about a hundred kilometres away. Names such as Utah Beach and Omaha Beach evoke a multitude of emotions and poignant associations. You can also tour the various museums dedicated to the event, such as those of Arromanches and the Memorial of Caen, and reflect on the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation when you visit the region’s impressive military cemeteries, including that of Colleville-sur-Mer.
From Cap Fréhel to the Pointe du Grouin, the Emerald Coast is an invitation to take amazing walks. Its rugged pink granite coast is washed by waters that gleam emerald in the slightest ray of sunshine. The many islets add to the picturesque panorama. In addition, the rich heritage and beauty of Saint-Malo and Cancale make these ports a must-see.
Perched on a rocky promontory of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, Granville cultivates a dual identity. That of the privateer city defending access to Mont Saint-Michel on the one hand and, on the other, that of the Monaco of the North, a convivial seaside resort of casinos and luxury hotels. Also famed for its shellfish, Granville invites you for a delightful experience just 45 minutes from the Ermitage.
The villa of the world-famous fashion designer Christian Dior has been transformed into a museum and can be visited throughout the year. Its garden offers a breathtaking view of the English Channel and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. The various creations of the famous couturier are beautifully exhibited.
Cancale and Normandy oysters are famed worldwide, being fleshy, iodine-rich and full of flavour. On our menu we have chosen to feature those from Maison Cahue in Saint Méloir des Ondes, near Cancale.
There’s a multitude of things to see and do in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Whatever your desires and passions, we will help you to achieve them.
