We’re just 18 km from the internationally known World Heritage Site of Le Mont St.Michel, the abbey (dating back to the 8th. century) built on a rock island around a kilometre off the coast. The Mont is the second most popular tourist attraction in France: a visit is a ‘Must Do’.
Our nearest town is St.James, about 5km away. This small but charming town features several good restaurants as well as a surprisingly good range of shops and bars. There are also two good supermarkets. The remains of the walls of William the Conqueror's chateau can also be seen in St.James and just outside the town is the large American Second World War cemetery.
Other interesting towns including in our area include Avranches (about 15 minutes from us) which has some interesting boutiques and tiny streets to stroll around as well as a beautifully maintained botanical garden.
Dinan is about 40 minutes drive from us and is considered to be one of France's most attractive walled towns; certainly one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Brittany. Major historical attractions include the Jacobin's Theatre dating from 1224, the flamboyant Gothic St Malo's Church, the Romanesque St Saviour's Basilica, Duchess Anne's Tower and the Château de Dinan.
Slightly further out (about 60 minutes drive from us), but well worth a visit is St Malo which is, in our opinion, an absolute gem. The old walled town (which has been completely rebuilt having been completely destroyed in 1944)has many beautiful buildings, interesting shops and alleyways; you can also walk around the ramparts and enjoy the views or walk or sunbathe on the long beaches. There is also a very large sea water pool (free!) on the beach complete with diving (well, jumping) boards. Just outside the town there's also a superb Aquarium.
In the opposite direction we’re also just 30 minutes drive Fougères where you'll find the famous 12th Cent. castle. You can also find the Parc Floral, a collection of 12 beautiful themed gardens set in extensive grounds.
Finally, about 70 minutes drive from us is Bayeux. This major tourist attraction is best known to British and French visitors for the Bayeux tapestry, made to commemorate the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The exhibition is well laid out and includes an excellent tutorial as to the significance to the various images. It is displayed in a museum in the town centre.
The cleanest and safest beaches are gathered along the coast north and south of Granville. Our favourite is at Carolles, a very long wide sandy beach around 35 minutes drive from us. It’s popular in high summer but never seems over crowded.
The D Day landing beaches are around 80 minutes drive from us where there are many, many sights, museums and memorials. We can give you more specific information and recommendations on your arrival.
For the children amongst us there are plenty of attractions from zooming around on a go cart to bungee jumping for the more adventurous. A trip to the Zoo at Champrépus (don’t miss the Lemur reserve where the lemurs run freely and mingle with the visitors!) and the Alligator Bay Reptilarium near Mont St.Michel are also great for the kids.
If you're a wildlife lover, you'll be pleased to learn that this part of Normandy is positively teeming with wildlife of all types including many species of birds that are now rare in the UK. Bring your binoculars!
We have details of lots of places to go when you arrive at La Daviais and can direct you to the tourist office in St.James for even more information.
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