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Avranches

Normandy, France · Europe

About Avranches

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.

About Avranches

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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Where is Avranches located?

Avranches is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6844 latitude, -1.3569 longitude.

What is the population of Avranches?

Avranches has a population of approximately 9,295 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
9,295
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.6844, -1.3569

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Avranches

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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

scenic viewpoint

Pointe du Grouin

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

landmark

Saint-Malo

A dramatically walled granite port city jutting into the sea, once home to notorious corsairs and privateers.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Dinan

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

Driving roads near Avranches

  • 36 kmPointe du GrouinWild 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.
  • 71 kmSuisse NormandeA miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Avranches.

Saint-Senier-sous-Avranches

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,051

Saint-Martin-des-Champs

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 2,163

Marcey-les-Grèves

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,128

Le Val-Saint-Père

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,656

Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,125

Ducey

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 2,272

Sartilly

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,318

La Haye-Pesnel

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,379

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