The Krill,  La Baleine

Walking Distance

The Krill is  very traditional French bar restaurant and  delicious food is cooked on the open fire. Very friendly and great atmosphere with an outside dining area for summer nights. 

Hambye Abbey

10 minute drive

The 12th century Hambye Abbey is well worth a visit for its beautiful setting, gardens and buildings . There are also regular exhibitions and events throughout the summer. You can also enjoy the walks through the woods and the view down to the river Sienne from the hill above the Abbey. There is also a very good restaurant, the Auberge de L'Abbaye next to the Abbey.

Gavray

7 Minute Drive

Gavray is our local market town and has many good bars and restaurants to enjoy.  Market days are Wednesday and Saturday and there is a real buzz in the air on market days. In the summer there live singers playing outside some of the bars. Visit mid-October for the huge Foire St Luc.

Mont St Michel

72 Minute Drive

Normandy’s most popular tourist attraction Mont St Michel is a site to behold and must not be missed. French kings supported the development of a major Benedictine abbey on the Island of Mont St Michel. There are fine buildings along the quaint village streets. Now converted into museums, hotels, restaurants, and boutiques for today’s tourists to discover and enjoy. While busy during the day it is a delight to visit on a summer night.

Granville

30 Minute Drive

Granville is a seaside resort and is often referred to as “Monaco of the North” and even has a Casino. There is a very picturesque  marina with fish restaurants and bars. A ferry trip can be taken to Jersey and this is well worth visiting. There is an annual Granville Carnival in February before Shrove Tuesdaythat attracts 130,000 visitors with  around 40 floats and several tons of confetti.

Coutances

25 Minute Drive

Coutances is dominated by its Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral  It is the most famous monument of Gothic art in Normandy. There are the most beautiful botanical gardens and many shops bars and restaurants too. Music lovers can enjoy the famous Jazz Sous Pommiers festival in May.. 

Villedieu-les -Poeles

15 Minute Drive

This pretty little market town is known for its craft trades, especially copper. Stroll through the narrow streets and hidden courtyards. You can visit the bell making foundry, tin museum and see copper pans being made  by hand in the factory.

Bayeux

60 Minute Drive

Bayeux is a commune in Normandy and is the home of the Bayeux tapestry which depicts the events leading up to the Normandy conquest of England. A visit to this medieval town is a must. In the heart of Bayeux is the Notre Dame Cathedral and is packed with local history. Botanical gardens dating back to 19th century are delightful. Visitors to the town often combine their trip with a visit to the nearby D-Day beaches and museums.