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Brécey

Normandy, France · Europe

About Brécey

Brécey is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Isigny-le-Buat, 50km from Pointe du Grouin.

Brécey is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 2,336, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brécey 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 Brécey to your route.

About Brécey

Brécey (French pronunciation: [bʁesɛ]) is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. It is located on the crossing of the D999 and D911 roads. Amenities include a cultural centre and the Collège Pierre Aguiton.

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Where is Brécey located?

Brécey is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.7241 latitude, -1.1665 longitude.

What is the population of Brécey?

Brécey has a population of approximately 2,336 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,336
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.7241, -1.1665

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 Brécey

3 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Suisse Normande

A miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Brécey

  • 50 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.
  • 56 kmSuisse NormandeA miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.
  • 76 kmPointe du HocCratered clifftop where US Rangers scaled sheer rock under fire on D-Day, bunkers still scarring the landscape.
  • 79 kmD-Day Beaches Coastal Road (D514)The coast road threading the five 1944 landing beaches from Utah to Sword, past Arromanches' Mulberry harbour remains, gun batteries and memorials: Normandy's essential remembrance drive.

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 Brécey.

Isigny-le-Buat

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,136

Villedieu-les-Poêles

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 3,927

Saint-Senier-sous-Avranches

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,051

Saint-Martin-des-Champs

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 2,163

Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,125

Avranches

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 9,295

Ducey

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 2,272

Saint-Sever-Calvados

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,486

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