Explore Gathemo, Manche, Basse-Normandie

Hollow paths lined with stakes, pastures with granite blocks, the vestiges of mills on the Dathée, and several calvaries all bear witness to the area’s bygone granite mining and papermaking industry. Take a stroll through the land of ‘Vire blue’ granite, one of the hardest stones in the world! Extract from the topographical guide Le Calvados...à pied®

Several calvaries, old troughs for livestock and stakes to close the fields are still visible, bearing witness to omnipresent human activity within this Armorican Massif, where ‘bleu de Vire’ granite was once mined.

The passage via the village of Les Ritours, a sensitive natural area, offers you an insight into the local flour and paper mills. Only the granite features (troughs and water ducts) remain visible on this pretty itinerary.

A tour round the Dathée lake is perfect for the youngest cyclists or for participants looking for a leisurely cycle in this well-known and popular site.

After the first 2 thirds of the route were easy, particularly on the green route, the circuit became more technical and difficult over the last 10 kilometres, with the magnificent panorama of the Butte au Cerf overlooking the Lac de la Dathée in the background. Information for mountain bikers as at 7 November 2025: following the non-renewal of the agreement for passage through the Butte au Cerf residential leisure park, an alternative route has been proposed through the hamlets of Les Guérets and Les Louvetières, making it possible to reach the car park at the start of Lac de la Dathée via paths already used by mountain bikers. This change increases the route by 4.3km to a total of 31.5km. The GPX route and PDF file have been updated to reflect this change.

A peaceful stroll round Dathée lake, a paradise for birds. Discover the Dathéé dam, the ornithological reserve and Lower Normandy’s last remaining ‘quintain pole’. Extract from the topographical guide Le Calvados...à pied®

Stage common to the Vélomaritime and the Vélo WestNormandy. Leaving Sourdeval, you soon enter a charming countryside: Mortain and its surroundings are surrounded by green and bushy woods. It is in this peaceful and shady gorge that you will find the waterfalls at the confluence of the Cance and Cançon rivers. In Mortain, an American memorial dedicated to the heroism of the soldiers who died in Korea defending the 314 base is another point of interest.

Departure from the stop for hikers in Saint Germain de Tallevende. This circuit allows you to discover the green way from Vire to The Mont Saint Michel and takes you to the Neolithic era to discover the dolmen of the Loge aux Sarrazins, classified as a Historic Monument in 1934.

The Route des Chiffonniers is a hiking route linking the coast (Saint-Pair sur Mer) to the Sée valley. The 84 km long route criss-crosses the inland areas of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, crossing varied landscapes between sea, hedged farmland, undergrowth, valleys... Another way to discover the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel! The Route des Chiffonniers brings to life the roads used by the ragpickers to transport the sail and cloth scraps from the ports to the mills of the Sée valley where they were transformed into paper. To cover these 84 km, be accompanied by pack donkeys! Ideal companions for carrying luggage and leaving in total autonomy, the donkeys can also carry children and make the hike accessible to all.

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.

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

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!

Detached 140 m² former manor house set in the Mayenne countryside. This spacious, south-facing gîte has a large garden and 4000 m² of land. It can accommodate up to 9 people with its 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outside: terrace, garden furniture, boules pitch, children's swing, large courtyard and carport. You can see two donkeys in the meadow in front of the house and rabbits in their hutch. Inside: games room with table tennis and board games. Nearby activities: Basilique Notre-Dame de Pontmain (11 km), Les Jardins de Renaudies (16 km), Parc de loisirs de la Colmont (15 km), Parc de Saint-Symphorien-des-Monts (11 km), Jardin de la Pellerine (19 km). Shops and services: in Fougerolles-du-Plessis (2.4 km).

The spacious Moulin de la Quentinière will surprise you with the quality of its facilities. It features 5 large, modern bedrooms with a seating area and TV with Freeview, radio channels and free wireless internet. Each room has a king-size bed - with a memory foam mattress - and a double sofa bed. You will also find complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits supplied with the hot drinks machines. There are three bedrooms: "The Clouds" on the 1st floor, "The Sky" and "The Stars" on the 2nd floor and "The Sun" and "The Moon" on the 3rd floor. Each of the bedrooms has a bathroom with a double washbasin - the bedroom on the first floor has a single washbasin - shower and bath. A 6th bedroom, on the ground floor, is used as a relaxation/TV room and has a toilet with washbasin. The bedroom on the first floor comfortably sleeps 2 adults; the bedrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors sleep 4 adults with the capacity to comfortably sleep up to 6. The spacious lounge, with projector and screen, incorporates the fireplace with sofas and armchairs. The lounge has comfortable seating, books, board games, CDs, DVDs, a 50-inch LCD TV and DVD player. The fully equipped kitchen has a separate Rayburn induction cooker and convection oven. Dining area with table and chairs. Games room with pool table, table tennis and table football. The leisure complex includes a 13 m indoor swimming pool, a gym and a games area with Xbox and Wii consoles to be shared with another gîte, La Petite Maison. The mill also has a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board and hairdryer. At the end of a long courtyard, the entrance is secured by private, locked gates. The courtyard can accommodate more than 20 cars. Large garden. Minimum stay 2 nights. Compulsory final cleaning charge €150

La Petite Maison gîte lets you enjoy the comforts of country living. Outside there is a rose garden, barbecue and patio. The property benefits from 5 bedrooms all with Freeview TV, radio and DVD player. The large entrance hall, with coat rack, umbrella stand and telephone, leads to : -Fully fitted kitchen with table and chairs, double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, double sink, cupboards -Ground floor toilet -Fitted bathroom -Family room with wood burner, satellite TV and DVD player, large sofa bed, double sofa, side table, piano and chair -Dining room with table and chairs. Adjacent to the lounge/dining room: Bedroom 1: double bed, bedside table with lamps, wardrobe, psyche, TV and DVD player, en-suite shower room - access door to the Roseraie. Floor - First landing : Bedroom 2: Double bed, bedside table with lamps, wardrobe, wall shelves, psyche, Television and DVD player, En-suite shower room with toilet -Bedroom 3: King size bed, bedside table with lamps, Dressing room, Wall mirror, psyche, Television and DVD player, En-suite bathroom with bath, towel shower, double washbasin and vanity unit, Separate toilet. Second landing : -Separate toilet -Room 4 (with mezzanine above): Double trundle bed, wardrobe, TV and DVD player, En-suite shower room -Room 5: Double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, TV and DVD player, En-suite shower room. Access to the leisure complex: indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, from which stairs lead to the games area with table football, pool table, table tennis, darts, various board games, Xbox-Wii consoles. Basement: cellar with washing machine and tumble dryer. Slowlydays brand CLICK HERE to discover the portrait of Dorn, hired by Slowlydays.

In the heart of the Mayenne bocage, in a hilly landscape, you will appreciate this pleasant 18th-century farmhouse surrounded by a private, fully enclosed landscaped garden. La Closerie de la Vergée features large rooms: a living room with wood-burning stove (32m²), 3 bedrooms (15 to 22m²), 5 beds in total (2x140 and 3*90). The kitchen is fully equipped. In the covered courtyard, you can play table tennis, swings or Dutch billiards. To make the most of the outdoors, the garden furniture is complete, including the masonry charcoal barbecue. Younger children can play in the sandpit (buckets and spades available) and discover the farm's activities with Claudine and Romain, the owners. As soon as you arrive, you'll be welcomed with farm-fresh produce! Discover the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike: 8 bikes are available, 5 for adults and 3 for children. Shops are 7km away in Gorron. In Désertine (3km) you have access to bread and fresh produce vending machines. For your leisure activities, 7km away, the Colmont leisure centre offers tree courses (from 4 years and adults), paintball, swin golf, laser game, kayaking and mountain bike hire. Mini kayak/ mountain bike raids are also available by prior arrangement. Open from April to October. The Renaudies garden at Colombier du Plessis is a must-see, with its English-inspired garden, eco-museum and ephemeral maze in summer (12km). Discover the Marian city of Pontmain, a major pilgrimage site in the west of France since the apparition of Mary in 1871. From the gîte, escape to Mont Saint Michel, just an hour and 15 minutes away by car. Professional stay: 5 people maximum (5 beds and 3 bedrooms) - Cleaning compulsory 1 per stay from 1 to 14 nights. Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm (to be agreed with the owner). Weekly stay: arrival from 4pm and departure at 10am.

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

Gîte comprising a ground-floor living room with sitting area and fully-equipped kitchen (oven, ceramic hob, microwave, kettle, toaster). Upstairs, there is a spacious bedroom with a double bed and a shower room with washbasin, shower and toilet. A washing machine is also available. Wifi, bike storage. Garden. Minimum stay 2 nights. Minimum booking 3 days in advance.

The Granite Museum is located in the last quarry producing “Vire Blue” granite. Discover its history, especially the industry’s apogee at the beginning of the 20th century. Enjoy an agreeable walk through the museum-park in the heart of a listed “village of heritage”. Last tickets on sale 1 hour before the site closes.

Located 8 km from Vire. 43 ha lake (swimming prohibited). 10 ha bird sanctuary with 86 species of birds (ducks, coots, grebes, snipe, etc.) to observe. 6 km path around the lake; starting point for hiking trails; quintaine posts; handicapped-accessible fishing pontoon; numerous picnic tables? On-site leisure center where you can paddle, slide, pedal, walk, enjoy the terrace or relax on the beach; 2 fitness modules; 18-hole golf course with brasserie. Numerous summer events (concerts, nature walks, sports challenges, etc.).

The chapel was built during the XVIth century in the heart of the forest where a XIIth century orator preached. It was reconstructed during the XVIIIth century. Today it is open to everyone and is a place of prayer for the Carmelite Sisters who have inhab

1,500 ha of hardwoods (beech and oak) and softwoods (Pectinated fir and Douglas fir). Hiking, horse-riding and mountain-biking trails. Etang du Vieux Château, Etang de Coulanges: fishing. Nature discovery trail (18 stations). Departure point: Ermitage chapel (18th century, former convent now occupied by Carmelite nuns). Arboretum. 11th-century motte féodale (listed monument). Bird sanctuary: Lac du Gast (Groupe Ornithologique Normand). Orienteering and fitness trail at the Vierge à la Vilaine crossroads.

Located on the edge of the Saint-Sever forest, this drinking water reserve covers 66 ha. Nature discovery trail with explanatory panels (disabled access); conservatory orchard; bird sanctuary with observation posts; mini-amphitheater; picnic area; children?s play area; hiking... The 15-meter-high dam holds back 2,900,000 cubic meters of water. This reservoir supplies drinking water to numerous municipalities.

Mound located in the Saint Sever forest and occupied from the year 1000 to 1050. Built at the confluence of two rivers, comprising the mound itself, 2 embankments and 3 ditches blocking the 3rd side and facing a major communication route: the former Vieux-Avranches Roman Road and the route to the Mont Saint-Michel. Explanatory panels. Unaccompanied visit.

The highest point in the Manche department (368 metres above sea level), the Chaulieu belvedere offers a remarkable panorama of the Mortainais bocage. At the top of the wooden tower, an orientation table allows visitors to find their way around a landscape offering a 360° view. Picnic tables and water point available to the public.

The L'Etape en Forêt restaurant welcomes you to the pleasant setting of its forest estate. The dining room and terrace are ready to welcome all visitors to the estate and local guests from Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday evening inclusive. We offer a selection of home-cooked dishes and a generous pizza menu (takeaway available). The entire site is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Toutourisme establishment: pets are welcome in the establishment. A bowl of water will be provided on arrival. To ensure the best possible welcome, please specify when booking that you are bringing a companion! We cater for group meals using local caterers and our function room can seat up to 70 people.

In the heart of Vire, Valérie and Michael WAHL welcome you to their restaurant with its refined setting and flavorsome cuisine. You will enjoy tasty dishes made with local products from our region: Norman specialties and traditional gastronomic cuisine!

The Hôtel de France welcomes you in Vire, in the tradition of the Logis de France. A local cuisine, home-made with slate formula for lunch and bistronomic in the evening. Seminar and banquet rooms.

Located in the idyllic setting of an 18th century manor house beautifully wooded with century-old trees, the Manoir de la Pommeraie restaurant, near Vire, offers refined gastronomic cuisine. The chef's creative cuisine is based on regional seasonal products Large veranda in a modern atmosphere and in the respect of the Manor. Blind menus with market products. Title of Master Restaurateur, Gault et Millau (young talent in 2019) and Bib gourmand.

The restaurant La Table au Bowling de Vire offers you different formulas and seasonal dishes in a warm and comfortable place. The cooking is made with fresh and regional products for a simple, refined and greedy cooking. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

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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.

Restaurant-brasserie, fresh and seasonal products. Slate menu and fixed menu. Catering service at weekends and takeaway every day Take away on all formulas. Terrace at your disposal

By taking the road that winds along the Sée valley, each bend cuts you off a little more from your daily life. In these foothills of the Armorican massif, the wooded hills are your new living environment, ideal for rest. Nestled in the hollow of an isolated green valley, the gîte de la Hulotte is a charming house for your holidays. Patrick and Marie have set up a gîte with a warm atmosphere and will be happy to guide you through this land of granite. As close as possible to nature, you will enjoy the singing of birds, the ringing of the bells of Marie and Patrick's goats and their shared garden. Ideal area for hiking and river fishing, the mortainais is rich in natural sites (peat bogs, waterfalls, belvederes...). The panorama from the village church is a great introduction to the discovery of this territory. Two electrically assisted bicycles (VAE) will be available for hire for your walks in this hilly region.

Take a break! Try something different and stay on a goat farm, in an authentic Mongolian yurt. Set in a peaceful country environment, close to the bay of Mont st Michel, "La Manchevrette" offers very relaxing conditions: a comfortable 34 m² yurt (1 large single bed (120cm) and 2 twin beds), separate kitchenette and facilities nearby, a wood stove in winter, neighbouring goats, a visit to the cheese workshop... Breakfast served in the yurt. Discounts on longer stays on depending on the season.

At the heart of her 4 hectare educational farm, Valérie welcomes nature lovers to discover the Sée Valley and to observe several animal species. Riders with horses welcome. Many hiking path (GR22) and fishing possibilities nearby.

On the heights of the bay of Mont-St-Michel, is the village of St-Michel de Montjoie, known historically as a place of passage for pilgrims. A few steps from the gîte, the orientation table located at the church allows you to benefit from an exceptional panorama over the entire Mortainais valley and, in good weather, to glimpse the contours of the Marvel. The town remains the last center of extraction of a granite known as "Bleu de Vire". You will be able to discover this history thanks to a walk and a family route within the granite museum park in the heart of the village classified as "Village Patrimoine". Spacious and bright, this granite residence now has a very pleasant contemporary interior that highlights the stones that are still visible. Hiking enthusiasts, the surrounding hills are a great playground for walks or bike rides, including the GR22 (long-distance hiking trail linking Notre Dame de Paris to Mont-St-Michel).

La Fosse is a charming and comfortable bed & breakfast / chambres d'hôte, located in the green and wooded heart of the hilly countryside of southern Manche, Normandy. It sits in a hamlet of only three houses spread across a sheltered fold of a south-facing hill just outside the tiny village of Perriers-en-Beauficel, Manche. The setting is superb with panoramic views of wooded hills and valleys in every direction. We are within a short drive of the bustling market towns of Vire, Mortain, and Sourdeval.

Discover a charming chalet with a breathtaking view of Lac de la Dathée. Ideally nestled in the heart of nature, this place is perfect for lovers of tranquility and nature. It's not just a rental, it's an experience! The Chalet, fully equipped for your comfort, has all the amenities you need. You'll find in the chalet : - fully equipped kitchen, - 1 bedroom with bed 140x190, - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds 90x190, - 1 BZ sofa (in the living room) for 1 person. - 1 shower room, - 1 separate WC, - 1 living room with flat-screen TV, - 1 dining room. Outside: - 1 terrace with dining table - 1 terrace with garden furniture. In the grounds: - 1 heated swimming pool (open from mid-May to September), - 1 ping-pong table (rackets and balls provided free of charge), - 1 pétanque court (1 set of boules provided free of charge), - 1 mini golf course (clubs and balls provided free of charge), - a playground for the little ones. - hiking trail starting from the estate. You will find at 1 about 45 min -1h ; - Le Mont Saint Michel, - D-Day beaches, - Granville, Deauville, Honfleur, ... Nearby ; - Lac de la Dathée, with its water sports activities, - 18-hole golf course, - Vire, with its museum and clock gate, - The Mortain waterfalls, - The Souleuvre viaduct and its activities (bungee jumping, summer tobogganing, etc.), - the forest of Saint Sever Calvados. And much, much more! Pets are welcome at no extra charge. Toutourisme" accommodation: dogs are welcome in this gite. A few details: * Sheets, comforters and pillows provided (beds made up on arrival), * Baby kit (high chair, cot) free on request.

Old house with large garden and veranda on the edge of a forest, close to the Dathée golf course, La Souleuvre viaduct, l'étape accrobranche course in the St Sever forest and less than an hour from Mont St Michel. An ideal place to lose your bearings, in the peace and quiet of a forest, where deer, squirrels and birds are your companions. The house can accommodate 6 travelers, with its 3 bedrooms and a shower room. A washing machine is available. The ground floor is partially accessible due to small steps.

Marylène and Christian welcome you in a restored farmhouse, in the heart of the Sée Valley. On the first floor : 1 bedroom (double bed) and 1 bedroom (2 single beds), private shower rooms and toilets. Private entrance. Geothermal heating. Mountain bike track nearby. Fishing 500m. Rock climbing 15 km. Bungee-jumping 30 km. Hiking trail GR 22 500 m. Internet access.

In an old renovated barn overlooking Lake Dathée, Nathalie and Yann welcome you to the Buddha of the Lake. Two very comfortable rooms with independent entrance on the first floor of the house await you. The room on the Lake side and the room on the Field side each offer you a private bathroom with shower and bathtub, independant toilets, bathrobes, hairdryer, welcome products, king size bed 160x200, wifi, TV, USB plugs. As well as a coffee maker, kettle and welcome tray.

At the heart of her 4 hectare educational farm, Valérie welcomes nature lovers to discover the Sée Valley and to observe several animal species. Riders with horses welcome. Many hiking path (GR22) and fishing possibilities nearby.