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Uncover Wonders at LES COGNETS, Dragey-ronthon

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Welcome to LES COGNETS, your gateway to the wonders of Dragey-ronthon in Manche, Lower Normandy. Nestled between land and sea, Dragey-ronthon offers an idyllic setting for nature getaways with stunning views over the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and alluring beaches.

Venture along the coastal path for unique marine landscapes and a diverse array of wildlife and flora. For equestrian enthusiasts, an ...
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GR®223 - Genêts - Pontaubault
2.9 km

GR®223 - Genêts - Pontaubault

At the start of this 22 km stage, you’ll go around the village of Genêts, walking next to the salt meadows. When you get to a gabion wall, go along the edge of the meadows and climb over the stiles to get to the Pointe du Mont Manet then Les Porteaux. Next, you’ll go past Le Grand-Port. Note: with very high tidal coefficients, it’s best to take the coastal road between Le Grand-Port and Le Rivage hamlet. The path alternates between salt meadows and roads on the way to the rocky headland at Grouin du Sud, where you’ll have a superb view of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. This is where the Sée and Sélune streams meet to form a river. During the spring tides, you can watch the famous “mascaret” tidal bore here. This “wall of water” goes up the river an hour and a quarter before the high tide. Next, the coastal path takes you to a bridge that you’ll cross before getting back to the salt meadows. Walk alongside the racecourse that takes you to the departmental road (D911). Next, take a path parallel to the road along the river to the footbridge over the Sée. From here, if you want to explore Avranches, you can follow the GRP path “Les Belvédères du Mont Saint-Michel”. It takes you into the town centre and you can get back on the GR®223 in Bouillé via the GR®22. If you carry on following the GR®223, turn right after going over the footbridge. The road goes through Les Plataines, La Roche and Mirey. From Mirey to Bouillé, you’ll walk through the saltmarshes surrounded by herds of sheep (don’t disturb them). During the spring tides, it’s better to take the road. From Bouillé, carry on this section along the road to Gué de l’Epine. At Moulin de Flaget, you’ll enter the saltmarshes again. Between here and Pontaubault, the path alternates between roads and salt meadows.

6 h
22 km
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GRP 4 Les belvèdères du Mont-Saint-Michel - de Carolles à Avranches
7.2 km

GRP 4 Les belvèdères du Mont-Saint-Michel - de Carolles à Avranches

Presentation: Walk the second section by taking part of the GR223 and the GR22. This section leads you to Avranches. Remarkable points on the stroll 11- La falaise de Carolles : Placed between 2 Vauban huts, it offers incomparable panoramas and evokes many stories: legions of Caesar and soldiers of Hitler, Vikings and Chouans, St Scubilion and Vauban, Gargantua and Satan, gold diggers and builders of dykes, naval fights and shipwrecks, silence of the leprous monks of St-Clement and mischievousness of the fetishes of the caves... 12- The church of Saint Jean le Thomas : Be careful at the crossroads, the church of Saint-Jean-le-Thomas is on the left on the D24. Of Romanesque origin from the 12th, 14th and 16th centuries (IMH): traces of fern leaf apparatus, Gothic portal and bell tower; high altar and statues from the 18th century. Commune of Dragey-Ronthon. 13- The church of Saint-Medard Dragey: Built from the twelfth century, it has a stained glass window recalling the drowning of the son of the then owner of the manor Brion, Mr. Isselin with one of his friends. Its Saint-Médard tower was used as a landmark for fishermen, pilgrims or sailors who were in the bay. 14- Les chemins de la Baie et Découverte du Bec Andaine : This sandy point bordered by dunes is the starting point for pedestrian crossings of the bay towards Mont-Saint-Michel, guided mainly by two organisations: Les Chemins de la Baie and Découverte. The crossings take 1h30 and the same for the return. 15- The church of Notre-Dame and Sébastien de Genêts: The church of Notre-Dame and Sébastien, as well as its cemetery, are listed. The bells were also used to guide people lost in the bay in foggy weather. On the benches of the charming south porch, the affairs of the parish were once dealt with. 16- Islet of Tombelaine rock: Look out to sea on the right, you will see the wild islet of Tombelaine rock, which is home to many birds: little egrets, gulls etc. ... You are now on the GR223, which goes around the Cotentin, the coastal path. 17- Pointe du Mont Manet des Près Salés : The point of Mont Manet offers a panorama on the "Grand Port" and the "herbus" or "salt meadows" sheltering cows and sheep that feed on the vegetation loaded with iodine and salt. The flesh of these lambs is particularly appreciated by gourmets. 18- The Romanesque priory of Saint-Leonard: The Romanesque priory of Saint-Leonard dominates the town of Vains. It is made of schist and granite, noble material of the Avranchin for religious buildings. The territory was given by William the Conqueror to an abbey in Caen who founded this priory, around which the town was built. 19- The points of Grouin du Sud and Roche Torin: The points of Grouin du Sud and Roche Torin form ideal elevations to observe the rising tide. During the equinox tides, they are invaded by a crowd that comes to witness the impressive spectacle of the 'flood' invading the shore at the "speed of a galloping horse" and the amazing formation of the tidal bore. 20- The tithing barns of Saint Léonard : Look at the two 17th century tithing barns : one at the entrance of the village of Saint-Léonard, the other near the church of Vains has been restored. The Manor of Vains has an interesting architecture: the North side (XVIth century) was a fortified and defensive farm, the South side (from the XVIIIth century) became a gentleman's residence, when peace returned. 21- The Avranches Scriptorial Museum: The Scriptorial is the Mont-Saint-Michel manuscript museum which presents more than 200 medieval volumes and allows the discovery of the different phases of manuscript production, calligraphy and illumination. It deals with the content of ancient texts, then evokes the evolution towards printing. Its medieval architecture is interesting.

7 h
30 km
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GRAND GÎTE LE BOCAGE, 1-8 PERS
44 km

GRAND GÎTE LE BOCAGE, 1-8 PERS

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

2 Rue de Mausson 53220 PONTMAIN
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GÎTE LE BOCAGE, 1-4 PERS
44 km

GÎTE LE BOCAGE, 1-4 PERS

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

2 Rue de Mausson Le Relais du Bocage 53220 PONTMAIN
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Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel
6.1 km

Ecomusée de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel

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.

1 route du Grouin du Sud 50300 VAINS
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