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Mont-Saint-Michel
Stunning medieval abbey perched on a tidal island off the Normandy coast, surrounded by vast sand flats.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Normandy, France · Europe
Avranches is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme, 36km from Pointe du Grouin.
Avranches is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 9,295, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Avranches sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Avranches to your route.
Avranches (French pronunciation: [avʁɑ̃ʃ] ; Norman: Avraunches) is a commune in the Manche department, and the region of Normandy, northwestern France. It is a subprefecture of the department. The inhabitants are called Avranchinais.
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Avranches is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6844 latitude, -1.3569 longitude.
Avranches has a population of approximately 9,295 people, making it a town in France.
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Stunning medieval abbey perched on a tidal island off the Normandy coast, surrounded by vast sand flats.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Wild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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A dramatically walled granite port city jutting into the sea, once home to notorious corsairs and privateers.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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A beautifully preserved medieval Breton town with half-timbered houses, ramparts, and a picturesque port on the River Rance.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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