Avranches Normandy
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Avranches is located in the Manche
department in the Basse-Normandie region, in northwestern France.
The town was founded on high ground overlooking the dunes and
coastal marshes along the bay forming the corner between the
peninsulas of the Cotentin and Brittany. From Avranches, it is
possible to see the Mont Saint Michel, which was founded by Saint
Aubert, Bishop of Avranches in the 8th century. Avranches is
situated at the southern end of the Cotentin Peninsula on the
E40 road connecting Saint-Lô with Brittany and on the rail
line between Lison (linking to Caen) and Dol (linking to Rennes).
A museum in Avranches houses the collection of manuscripts of
Mont Saint Michel, deposited in the municipal archives during
the French Revolution. It is one of the largest collections of
medieval illuminated manuscripts in France, outside national
and university libraries. |
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Places to visit in Normandy |
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Normandy offers a varied countryside,
rich history, and charming villages, historical towns, woodlands
and apple orchards. Here you will discover a varied coastline
with well known beach resorts, chalk cliffs and rocky outcrops,
giving you a fabulous holiday. Normandy is the region of Calavados
and Camembert, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy the famous "plateau
de fruits de mer" ("sea-banquet") and travel the
"Route du Camembert" and "Route du Cidre". |
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Where is Avranches? |
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Avranches is about 450 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Avranches is about 100 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Avranches is about 330 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain. Normandy
is within easy reach of any of the northern coastal ports.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Avranches holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Avranches Normandy France
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Mounette
City: Avranches
Region: Normandy
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 Sleeps 2. A charming small cottage (89m2) close to the Mont
St Michel, bordered along Brittany. This cottage is half detached
and connected to the house of the owner, the furnishing refined
and neat. Ideal to view the region of Granville and even Villedieu,
St Malo, Cancale and enjoy the beach naturally. |
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La Belle Etoile
City: St Senier-sous-avranches
Region: Normandy
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 Sleeps 8. A pretty house (130 m) situated close to the Mont
St Michel at the gates of Brittany. This house is attached to
the owners house; its decoration is meticulous and refined. There
is a 7,000 m lake close to the house. Ideal for touring the Granville,
Villedieu, St Malo and Cancale areas, and of course for taking
advantage of the beach. |
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Avranches self catering
accommodation. This page lists holiday homes gites cottages accommodation
in Avranches and/or closeby. If you are travelling for business
or pleasure please choose from our selection of self catering
accommodation in Avranches - Hotels
around Avranches
