Camping Saint-Michel: Adventures Await in Courtils

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

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!

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!

4 bed B&B that can sleep up to 8 people

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

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

Located in the heart of the village of Pontmain, near to the basilica, its arboretum and a magnificent forest, your host Martine offers 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 includes: - a living room with a fitted kitchen, a dining room and a sitting area - a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed - bathroom with bath, separate toilet - laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam generator and hoover. Cleaning package compulsory for 3 nights or more. Third person supplement Travel cot available on request, and a safety gate. Pets not allowed.

Small house with exceptional facilities and comfortable bedding Everything you need for a getaway or holiday, whether solo or with the family. For your peace and quiet, the 250m² garden is enclosed. Outdoor games: children's swing, table tennis, table football. Garden furniture and large awning. The ground floor features a living room with fireplace, 120cm television, comfortable sofa, fitted kitchen area and a toilet. Upstairs: a master bedroom with a 160*200 bed, complemented by a mezzanine landing with two good beds and a curtain for privacy. Shower room with washbasin and toilet. All the facilities of a 3 épis gîte. In the centre of Pontmain, 1km from the gîte, all shops and services. Departure point for walks. Pontmain, a Marian city, is a famous place of pilgrimage. The Chênedet leisure centre offers swimming, canoeing, tree climbing and the Ange Michel amusement park for all ages. At the gateway to Brittany and Normandy, 15 minutes from Fougères and 40 minutes from Mont Saint Michel. Business stays: 2 people maximum 1 and 2-night stays: arrival 4pm - departure 4pm From 3 nights: arrival 4pm - departure 10am

Unique German mausoleum in France. This round building with two floors has a diameter of 47 m. The two floors are connected by four stairs. 11 956 tombs.

DISCOVER THE BAY AND ITS ECO-MUSEUM A meeting with nature’s World Heritage For thousands of years, man has lived in and used the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. This bay, with its extensive, continually changing landscape, holds an extraordinary biological richness. In its centre, three small rocks have emerged from its depths, dating from very ancient geological periods: the Mont, Tombelaine and Mont Dol. This unique area of land, in which bird, fish and marine mammal populations live with the strongest tides in the world, is listed as a “Major site in France” and has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. AN ECO-MUSEUM WHICH EXPLAINS MAN, NATURE AND LANDSCAPES Situated right on the edge of this vastness, the ‘Écomusée de la Baie” is an interpretive centre where you discover the workings of the Bay’s natural environment, the way man has used this very special area for centuries, and the evolution of its landscapes through the ages. PERMANENT EXHIBITION : PROTECTING THE BIOLOGICAL BALANCE(S) Part of the permanent exhibition helps to explain the evolution of the fauna and flora throughout the seasons as well as the characteristics of the different natural environments. Protecting these biological balances has become a major challenge in today’s society. But man also lives in this environment and has always made the most of its riches. In the past, salt was extracted by a unique process no longer used nowadays. In the salt-maker’s workshop you can re-discover this technique….and you even leave with a sachet of salt from the Bay! There is also fishing and shooting. Mussels and salt-marsh sheep are today’s gastronomic highlights of the Bay. All this is explained in the exhibition. PERMANENT EXHIBITION : THE BAY THROUGH THE AGES Do you know how old the rocks are that form the foundations of the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay? Why have seals today replaced mammoths? How has man transformed the Bay’s landscapes? This exhibition answers all these questions and helps us to understand more easily how the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay’s landscapes have changed over thousands of years. This area devoted to the evolution of the Bay’s landscapes is complimented by outdoor exhibits which explain these topics in a fun way. THE ‘ECOMUSEE DE LA BAIE’ : IT IS ALSO ABOUT CULTURE, EDUCATION AND TOURISM Every year, temporary exhibitions on the Bay’s history, landscapes or traditional professions are on show to visitors. A programme of educational activities for schools, activities for tourists (visitors) and even holding company seminars ensures everyone discovers the Bay’s richness in exceptional surroundings.

Visit the artisanal production of Cara-Meuh! Located in the heart of the family farm, near the tip of Grouin du Sud. You will discover authentic products, made with organic milk from cows. Enjoy our explanations, the observation of the machines, an artistic exhibition, the milk museum, the animal park, the shop (local products) ... And the essential tasting of Cara-Meuh!

Where history meets legend, the Archeoscope will take you to a timeless place, on an unforgettable adventure. In our unique show, using highly sophisticated technology, immerse yourself in the heart of magical and sacred moments.

Visit and discover the highest tides in the world and the Mont Saint-Michel Maritime Character Restoration project. Collection of 250 ancient models of boats.

Historic house of Knight Bertrand du Guesclin, constable of the armies of the King of France (14th century) and his wife Tiphaine de Raguenel, a famous astrologer who used to foretell the destiny of the world in the stars. Period furniture, bridal suite, Middle Ages chastity belt, Knight Bertrand du Guesclin's armour, Tiphaine de Raguenel's astrology cabinet.

1000 years of history. The monks who built the Abbey, the Mont Saint-Michel prisons, the famous periscope to discover the Bay. Collection of ancient weapons, Middle Ages torture instruments, a person sinking in the quicksand, the iron cage of Louis XI, the oubliettes.

Important pilgrimage centre from the 8th to 18th century, the Benedictine Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is a remarkable example of medieval architecture which is both military and religious. Visitors will be enthralled by the abbey church, the cloisters, the refectory and the monks' promenade. In summer, see a different facet of the abbey, watching the night fall during a nocturnal visit accompanied by sound and light… For school groups, contact the Education Service on +33 (0)2 33 89 80 19.

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.

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.

In Normandy, only 8km from Mont Saint-Michel, the Saint-Michel *** campsite welcomes you in a green and flowery setting for relaxing family stays ... Excellent starting point for a weekend getaway in the bay of Mont Saint Michel, you can also enjoy a long stay and visit its surroundings (Saint-Malo, Granville, Fougères, The landing beaches). In a mobile home or on a pitch, enjoy the peace of the countryside with our heated swimming pool, the many activities offered for children and adults and the animals of the mini-farm (donkeys, sheep, goats, mares, chickens). Scoop : A new greenway under construction will soon allow you to reach Mont Saint Michel in complete safety ...

A recent house situated on the road to Mont St Michel. Private entrance. On 1st floor, 5 bedrooms with double-beds, private shower rooms and toilets. Breakfast served in breakfast-room with kitchenette for visitors if required. Equipment for babies. "Maison de la baie" and hikes across for the bay of Mont St Michel at 2km. Ramblers paths nearby. Price reduction in low season.