Unveil the charms of Saint-ovin, Manche, Basse-Normandie

Stage common to the Vélomaritime, the Véloscénie and the Vélo WestNormandy. Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët is the last stopover in the Manche before arriving at Mont-Saint-Michel. For this last stop, tourists can find all the useful services to recharge their batteries. With its numerous assets, Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët is a dynamic town with the "Family Plus" label, invested in nature tourism and tends to engage in sustainable development through the "Station Verte" label. Moreover, the Tourist Office and the campsite are committed to welcoming itinerant tourists: on foot, by bike and on horseback. "Accueil Vélo" and "Accueil Cheval" symbolize this will.

Stage common to the Vélomaritime, the Véloscénie and the Vélo WestNormandy. From Ducey, you will follow the mouth of the Sée and Sélune rivers to Pontaubault, where you will leave the greenway. You will then take small departmental roads with little traffic offering unique views of the Bay and the Mont Saint-Michel which have been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1979. Its diversified landscapes (foreshore, grasslands...) will make you travel in different universes.

With its "Espace Cyclosport" label, the French Cycling Federation wishes to develop the practice of cycling. Including the English Channel in this programme is a real guarantee of quality for cycling enthusiasts. The labelled itineraries are sponsored by local champions to help you discover their training grounds. The circuit of the South Channel, full of false flats, climbs, beautiful flat but also steep roads, will make you work on your endurance. It also lends itself to more specific exercises, such as split training for example. It all starts in Avranches with a first straight section at the top of the ridge to cross the Channel in its width. You will be halfway around Mortain! In summer, it is the opportunity to go down to the waterfalls to refresh yourself and enjoy the place. You will quickly reach the bay of Mont Saint-Michel afterwards. The final climb will require you to draw on your last resources... As a reward, enjoy the view of the Wonder from the Jardin des Plantes.

The route will lead you to the discovery of the Ardennes woods, while following the Sélune, a 1st category river rich in wild salmon.

This loop offers unique views of Mont-Saint-Michel. At Petit-Celland, after the site of the Three Crosses, the path winds through the conifers and reaches a ridge dominating the meanders of the Sée. From the ancient city of Avranches, it follows the coastal path to reach the Pointe du Grouin. The view of the bay, facing Mont-Saint-Michel, is splendid. The high cliffs of Champeaux, the Vauban hut, this former customs shelter from the 17th century, and the wild site of the Lude valley follow one another. From the Valley of the Painters, the path crosses the moor and leads to the Balcons de Saint Pierre near the Abbaye de la Lucerne. From valley to valley, the route leads to the medieval streets of Villedieu-Les-Poêles before reaching Le Petit-Celland via the ridges overlooking the Sée valley.

It's a bee above our heads that a miss, a gardener and beekeeper, takes us through the city, from tree to tree. That's how she surveys it, by measuring them. She observes their architecture, compares them and has fun distinguishing the biggest from the smallest collected in the Jardin des Plantes. She contemplates them from the ground and details them, imagining them in her garden... But always, she leaves the top to the bee. She goes on her way again, strolling through the city, counting her steps under the avenue of old lime trees. Then it takes its turn to rise in the Jardin Bergevin. There, she looks for the tall trees in the city landscape and draws her way from one garden to the other. Departure: Plant Garden

At the gates of Avranches, a city to discover, the circuit goes into the bocage. The paths are wide, well entrenched, then they become narrower. Some technical passages at Saint-Martin-des-Champs (Chemin de la Butte) and Saint-Senier-sous-Avranches (Chemin de l'Angotière and Le Bois Pépin) give some difficulty to this route which remains very accessible.

Beautiful stroll in the heart of the Val de Sée where various viewpoints allow you to appreciate the Brécéen bocage. Through this itinerary, you will be able to admire the Sémondière castle.

Fly over Mont Saint-Michel Bay on an ultralight trike or autogyro and explore its incredible scenery! FLY OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL BAY ON AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND EXPLORE ITS INCREDIBLE SCENERY! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its medieval architecture and ideal location in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe. In the company of an experienced guide, set off to discover this world-famous site. On an ultralight trike or autogyro, fly all the way around Mont Saint-Michel and take in the panoramic views of the bay and the cliffs of Champeaux. Discover the local flora and fauna and enjoy the adrenaline rush over this historical, cultural and natural site!

Take off on board an ultralight trike or autogyro and take in the breathtaking views over Mont Saint-Michel! TAKE OFF ON BOARD AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises up in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe and offers visitors some spectacular scenery. In the company of a qualified pilot, fly away for a tour of this renowned site! Take in the views of its medieval architecture, the area’s flora and fauna and the beautiful coastal scenery. This is an out-of-the-ordinary way of seeing the Wonder of the Western World!

Whilst some women have fun playing with kittens, they’re carrying large metal tubes. Whilst others are moved to tears by romantic films, they’re hanging 7 metres in the air. But deep down, aren’t they all of these things at once? Tough girls with tender hearts, sensitive grumblers, sentimental souls craving a rush of adrenaline. This funny and endearing duo get on together, though not without a struggle. With aerial acrobatics, suspended musical moments and daring feats, Les Deux dames au volant treat us to a delightful show featuring 4 biceps, 2 accordions, a touch of poetry, a dose of humour and an extra helping of glitter! 8.00 pm: Opening act by the Landivy Secondary School’s circus group 8.30 pm: Between biceps and glitter [Practical information] Thursday 26 November · 8.00 pm Landivy · Multipurpose hall Duration: 50 Suitable for all ages (7 years and over) Bookings on 02 43 08 47 47 or at www.bocage-mayennais.fr [Cast] Marion Coulomb and Emmanuelle Durand Assistant director: Xavier Martin

Located in the small village of Landivy in the province of Mayenne. The village is situated on the border between Normandy and Brittany, making it an ideal place to stay when visiting friends, house hunting or just relaxing in the beautiful French countryside. There are 3 bedrooms available, all with en-suite facilities and widescreen TV with English and French channels. Tea and coffee making facilities available. Continental breakfast included as standard. Outside, a garden to relax in.

The Gîte du Petit Maine is located in a quiet housing estate in the market town of Pontmain, close to the basilica and shops. The ground floor comprises a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, fridge, dishwasher, gas hob, toaster, kettle and microwave), a dining room with wood-burning stove and a sitting area. Bathroom with bath and shower and separate toilet. One bedroom with a double bed and another bedroom with two single beds, both on the ground floor. Outside, a south-facing enclosed garden. Garage and bike storage. Bed linen and towels are not provided.

Exceptional gîte in the prestigious town of Pontmain. Exceptional for its size: 150 m² with ceiling heights of over 2.5 m, for its modern, comfortable accommodation and for the warm, professional welcome from the Relais du Bocage team. You have access to the Relais' services: restaurant for lunch and dinner (booking required), fitness room and games room (billiards - table football), museum. This gîte is located at the end of the east wing of the Relais, in a peaceful, unoverlooked setting. It has its own private enclosed garden, with a breathtaking view of the Pontmain Basilica. The 12 hectares of wooded parkland are directly accessible from the gîte. The 3 spacious bedrooms can accommodate up to 8 people, with the addition of a hotel-quality 90x190 folding bed in one of the bedrooms. For your outings, as well as visiting the emblematic sites of Pontmain, you can discover the medieval fortress of Fougères (15 min), and Mont Saint-Michel (30 min). Leisure centres with swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, etc. at the Base de loisirs du Chênedet (10km) or the Base de la Colmont in Gorron (20km). Aquatis aquatic complex in Fougères (15km). All shops and services within walking distance. Numerous hiking trails. Possibility of arriving from Fougères station (15km, David taxi), Laval station (55km, taxis or BipBip Voyage for you and your bikes), or Rennes station (65km, numerous taxis). To be booked in advance. Gîte also available for 4 people under the name "Gîte le Bocage H53G020862". Long-stay special offer: 14 to 25 nights -20% and 25 to 30 nights -25%. 1-2 night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Exceptional gîte in the prestigious town of Pontmain. Exceptional for its size: 110 m² with a ceiling height of over 2.5 m, for its modern, comfortable accommodation and for the warm, professional welcome from the Relais du Bocage team. You have access to the Relais' services: restaurant for lunch and dinner (booking required), fitness room and games room (billiards - table football), museum. This gîte is located at the end of the east wing of the Relais, in a peaceful, unoverlooked setting. It has its own private enclosed garden, with a breathtaking view of the Pontmain Basilica. You'll love the 12 hectares of wooded parkland directly accessible from the gîte. You can sleep up to 4 people - 2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 15 - by adding 1 hotel-quality folding bed or a sofa-bed, either in the large 40m² bedroom or in the 30m² lounge. For your outings, as well as visiting the emblematic sites of Pontmain, you can discover the medieval fortress of Fougères (15 min), and Mont Saint-Michel (30 min). Leisure centres with swimming, canoeing, tree climbing, etc. at the Base de loisirs du Chênedet (10km) or the Base de la Colmont in Gorron (20km). Aquatis aquatic complex in Fougères (15km). All shops and services within walking distance. Numerous hiking trails. Possibility of arriving from Fougères station (15km, David taxi), Laval station (55km, taxis or BipBip Voyage for you and your bikes), or Rennes station (65km, numerous taxis). Please book in advance. Gîte also available for 8 people under the name "Grand gîte le Bocage H53G023371". Long-stay special offer: 14 to 25 nights -20% and 25 to 30 nights -25%. 1-2 night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Situated in the heart of the village of Pontmain, close to the basilica, its arboretum and a magnificent forest, your host Martine offers you the comfortable and modern flat "Auprès de mon arbre" on the first and top floor of a local stone house. The 75 m2 flat can accommodate 2 to 3 people and comprises : - a living room with a fully-equipped kitchen (oven, hob, coffee maker, fridge and microwave), dining room and sitting area - a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed - bathroom with bath, separate toilet - a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam generator and hoover. Compulsory cleaning charge (depending on length of stay). + €20 for each additional person using the second bed. Cot available on request, as well as safety gate. Pets not accepted.

Located in Pontmain, the Chambre d'hôtes Villa des Roses features a garden, a balcony and a terrace. This beautiful bourgeois house was built for the architect who built the Pontmain basilica. The bedroom has a king-size double bed, a flat-screen TV and a kettle and coffee machine. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, hairdryer and linen (towels, bathrobes and toiletries). Free private parking is available on site. Chambre d'hôtes Villa des Roses serves a continental breakfast. Optional (booking required): you can take advantage of the wellness area: massages, relaxation treatments, treatments with essential oils, hair removal. Possibility of adding an extra bed (extra mattress for a child or teenager). Located 40 km from Mont-Saint-Michel and 65 km from Rennes airport, the nearest airport.

The house has three bedrooms, two of which are upstairs, and two bathrooms, one of which is also upstairs. It sleeps six people. There are two WCs, a fully-equipped kitchen and a veranda with television and Wi-Fi, as well as a view of a shady garden. Outdoor furniture available 2 euros per towel Situated 3 km from Pontmain, a place of pilgrimage, 20 km from FOUGERES and 45 km from Mont St Michel, with many attractions for younger guests. Also located on the route of the ST jacques de Compostelle hikers to go to the Mont st Michel. If you are a hiker, please contact the owner directly for special rates. rental for 2 nights minimum

Come and discover how Valerie's natural soaps are made. Made according to a traditional process, my soaps have moisturizing and softening properties. They do not contain any chemical additives for the greatest respect of our skin and our environment.

18th century manor (Malouinière type lost in the middle of the countryside). Visit of the reception rooms, the courtyard, the terrace and the park.

It was built by Gabriel II de Montgommery. His father, Gabriel Ist, was known as the “Regicide”. The castle was built at the beginning of the 17th century. The monumental staircase, the Itailian-style coffered ceiling of the small room, the French-style ceiling of the gilded room and the fireplaces carry fine and colourful decoration. New : presentation of a model.

In the heart of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, Ducey-Les-Chéris welcomes its visitors in an ideal setting for a change of scenery: its natural environment, with its renowned landscaping and flower beds, as well as its many buildings, such as the old mill on the banks of the Sélune, everything in Ducey charms the senses and invites you to extend your stay.

The main attraction of the Saint-Gervais Basilica is the famous Saint Aubert relic. It is the centre of an extensive display of fine metal work (relicaries, vessels and liturgical accessories), religious clothing and a collection of wooden and stone sculptures. Work will continue during 2011. The site is closed to the public.

The castle was built around 950 by “Onfroi Le Dane” on the remains of the old Roman site. A succession of enclosures and moats were added. From the keep at the heart of the various districts of Avranches, you can view the panorama over the Bay and the Sée valley.

Come and learn the secrets of the Mont Saint-Michel manuscripts.. Step inside the Scriptorial… meet the monk copyists and discover the secrets of thousand-year-old manuscripts. From Egyptian papyrus to first printed books… sign up for a unique experience that will have you turning the pages of time.

A narrow, paved street leads to the courtyard of the house where Bergevin (a 19th century painter from Avranches) lived. Built in 1773, this house currently accommodates the town heritage department. The remarkable staircase of the paved courtyard leads to the top of the curtain wall, converted into a dungeon in the 19th century, which offers a magnificent panorama over the town roofs and the Mont Saint-Michel.

The reputation of the Avranches Garden is largely based on its privileged location. This suspended lookout point between heaven and earth in which one takes the immense bay of Mont Saint-Michel with a single glance, inspired various 19th century writers among whom the most famous are Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo or Stendhal. In 2005, as part of the Grand site du Mont Saint-Michel operation, a vast rehabilitation project began. The landscape architects remodelled the park to give it back its vocation as a garden of plants by designing 12 different areas ranging from the garden of camelias, rhododendrons, to maples area975, including the cherry blossom meadow and the School of fruits. The garden is accessible to people with reduced mobility. With signage suitable to lovers of botany and youngsters alike, convivial space and playground, the visitor will find there a lively place for everyone.

Bar, restaurant, fishing ponds. A pleasant setting that guarantees peace and relaxation in the green Manche countryside. The Val de Sée ponds are located between Avranches and Brécey in the south of France, just a stone's throw from Mont Saint-Michel. On site, "feet in the water", for a drink or lunch, you can take advantage of our bar-restaurant where you'll find a slate of local dishes, gourmet delicacies from starter to dessert. You'll discover our specialties of smoked trout, trout rillettes, trout confit and other local products... Everything is done here so that inveterate anglers, families, adults, young people, children, friends, groups on vacation and solitary people in search of a break can find pleasure, relaxation, idleness and passion.

Near Mont Saint-Michel, in the bay, the Hôtel de la Croix d'Or welcomes you in the warm setting of a former 17th-century coaching inn, furnished with antique furniture and old copperware. The fully-equipped rooms open onto the flower-filled garden, providing all the calm and comfort you could wish for. In the restaurant, the chef and his team will make you appreciate the traditional and gastronomic cuisine of the region.

Located right in the heart of town, La Marionnette offers traditional dining, with grilled or pan-fried meats (entrecôte, bavette, veal, tartare) and a wide choice of pizzas, pastas and salads. All products are fresh and local, from the meat to the beverages: artisanal cider and apple juice, calvados, etc! In summer, we offer mussels from Bréville sur Mer. All in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Let yourself be tempted by a gourmet break set back from Mont Saint-Michel and relax in a restful riverside garden, with birdsong as the only background music. Halfway between Mont-Saint-Michel and Granville, near Avranches, a reputed house awaits you for a moment of pleasure.

We offer you a cuisine of local products, from the sea in season.

The hotel restaurant Les Treize Assiettes welcomes you for a gourmet break with seasonal produce combining authenticity and refinement. Choose from our 2-course or 3-course weekday lunch menus, two 3-course menus served with all services or à la carte.

In Vains, in a warm, friendly, family-style setting close to the departure point for crossings of the Mont Saint-Michel bay, the Relais Vainquais, welcomes you to an open-air restaurant from Wednesday to Saturday (lunch and dinner) and Sunday lunch: a choice of meats and fish accompanied by home-cooked vegetables and homemade desserts. We can also prepare menus for groups of up to 25 people, with friends or family, by prior arrangement.

In the heart of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, on the edge of the shores, the hotel offers you the calm of its park, the panoramic view of the bay and Mont Saint-Michel from its restaurant, where you can sample the excellence of local produce: salt-meadow lamb, fish and seafood.

Refined and sophisticated cuisine. The menu that our chef proposes is rhythmed according to the seasons. A dynamic and thoughtful cuisine in order to rediscover the authenticity of the products.

Our bistronomic restaurant welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We offer "home-made" dishes, with fresh produce from local producers and the producers/artisans of the Collège Culinaire de France. Our menu will adapt to the seasons and introduce you to new flavors to delight your taste buds.

Sitting on a large plot of green land, this very comfortable stone house is an ideal holiday home. The beautiful modern glass extension generously lets light into the large living room. The country views from the kitchen and the rooms upstairs are a real treat. The terrace is an obvious asset and the grazing sheep are a reminder that the salt meadows of the bay are not far away. Perched on a green hill, the village is like a gazebo on the bay of Mont St Michel! A few hundred meters away, an orientation table marks the top of the hill and offers a beautiful view of the bay.

Private entrance. Fully equipped. The 3 gîtes share a telephone, 6 bicycles, a games room with table tennis, table footbal... D-Day beaches 5 km.

Situated at the heart of the village of Flottemanville, overlooking the headland of la Hague. Many hiking trails nearby. Close to Ludiver planetarium.

This gîte is set in the heart of village with a listed medieval church, in a converted farmhouse. Restful country environment, ideal location to discover the bay of Mont Saint Michel.

Native of Savoie, the owners have decorated that house like a mountain chalet. Therefore, they have done a wooden inside in that confortable house with large windows. At 100m walking distance, is a peak from which you can overlook the Baie of Mont Saint-Michel.

This area, consisting of small valleys and hills dominates the Bay of Mont St Michel! A viewpoint situated 300 metres away offers a magnificent panorama of the bay. The comfortable house also offers a beautiful view of the countryside and large bay windows allow the light to pour inside the living room. The canopy at the back of the house is perfect to relax under when returning from a hike!

You will be delighted by this rustic gîte set in the countryside, with a pretty planted garden.

"Le Clos Michel" offers lovely views over this peaceful village in the bay of Mont st Michel. This is the ideal spot if you wish to walk to the Mount: the house is at a stone throw from the hiking trail GR22. On the first floor, 1 bedroom (double bed) and 1 family room (double bed and a sofa bed) each room with private shower room and toilet. 4 people: 85 €. Cot and highchair available.

This small village house, former schoolmaster's house, is decorated with old school objects. Ideal for a couple's stay or a hiking stopover.

A little country gîte, in a wooded environment.