Avranches

Avranches

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Avranches
Insee code	50025
Postcode	50300
Latitude	48.6868430
Longitude	-1.3616600
Altitude	From 7 to 108 meters
Surface	4.50 km²
Population	8669 inhabitants
Density	1926 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Saint-Jean-de-la-Haize at 1.4 km
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 68 km, 47 min)		Saint-Senier-sous-Avranches at 1.4 km
Department	Manche		Ponts at 2 km
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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Nestled on a hill, nestled in a green, Avranches familiar terms Mont-Saint-Michel and houses cultural treasures.

Discover the famous manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel and the relic of the Bishop St. Aubert.

Stroll along the ramparts and the tower, stroll the garden plants: Be surprised by the rich heritage of the City of manuscripts.

Discover the museum of manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel - Scriptorial Avranches: This contemporary space is home to the famous medieval manuscripts in the library of the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, and offers many activities (workshops, calligraphy, drawing, engraving, illuminated manuscripts, lectures, breakfast at the museum ...). The Scriptorial annually hosts three exhibitions. He has hosted Dali, Chagall, Matisse, but Napoleon, Victor Hugo and George Sand ...

Tours of the museum are organized throughout the year.

Rates and schedules are available at the museum or +33 2 33 79 57 00 (reservations: +33 2 33 79 57 01).

Three temporary exhibitions per year Scriptorial.

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Cathedral of Avranches (© JE)		Avranches seen from the castle (© JE)
Old Castle Avranches (© JE)		Norman house in the old town (© JE)
Nave of the Cathedral (© JE)		Bay Mont Saint-Michel for the Botanical Garden (© JE)
Gargoyle Cathedral (© JE)		Gargoyle Cathedral (© JE)
Gargoyle Cathedral (© JE)		Gargoyle Cathedral (© JE)
Illumination a scroll of Mont Saint-Michel (© JE)		Illumination with parchment Mont Saint-Michel (© JE)

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 16°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 11°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C

Le Tripot   8.4 Avranches Welcome to Tripot Avranches, in the beautiful region of Normandy. Team is open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. You will sit in a room with modern decor and warm, a good... Located in Avranches 30 € per person

Le Saint-Martin  SPECIAL OFFER Avranches Le Saint-Martin opens its doors in the city of Avranches in Normandy. You will discover a pleasant authentic decoration: wood furnishings, exposed brick and decorative touches of color!... Located in Avranches 24 € per person

Le Gué du Holme   9.6 Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme Nestled in a charming village between the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy, Le Gué du Holme opens its doors and invites you to spend some time combining lifestyle and tableware.... Located 5.5 km from Avranches 35 € per person

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Jardin Secret     9.5 Marcey-les-Grèves Located in the bay of Mont Saint Michel, our guest house is 2 minutes from the A84. You first discover the landscaped garden of 1 ha, enclosed by walls, with many intimate corners in... Located 1.3 km from Avranches From 75 € to 80 € the double room

Le quesnoy     9.8 Saint-Martin-des-Champs Just 15 minutes from Mont St Michel, a beautiful 19th century house, located on the heights of Avranches overlooking the bay and marvel away. Historic Centre of Avranches to 1 km. Separate... Located 1.9 km from Avranches 50 € the double room

House with 1 bedroom   Bacilly We propose you a beautiful room with a large bed, (possibility to have a young child), with your shower in an old house situated in the heart of St Mickael Mont shire. Located 3.4 km from Avranches 40 € the double room

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Gîte au Mont Saint Michel Céaux At the front of the bay of mont saint michel, in Normandy, near St Malo in Brittany and in an exceptional natural setting, quiet and surrounded by nature. Cottage 4 to 5 people in an... Located 5.3 km from Avranches From 250 € to 350 € per week

Idylle avec grand jardin près de la baie Vains In the big house 6 persons can comfortably live and sleep. Pets are accepted (agreement required). The big park-like garden with its old fruit trees invites for sunny breakfasts, recreative... Located 6.1 km from Avranches

Gîte rural - Baie du Mont Saint Michel   8.4 Saint-Ovin Detached house in a quiet and green. The cottage with a living area of ​​65 m ² with 1 double room and a room with 2 beds 1 person. The cottage's main entrance, parking and garden.... Located 7.1 km from Avranches 380 € per week

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Camping Saint Michel-Le Mont Saint Michel   Courtils We invite those seeking respite. To our lush floral garden, only eight kilometers from. The Mont Saint Michel, for relaxing stays with your family. Located 7.7 km from Avranches From 15.50 € to 21 € per day

Aux Pommiers     9.6 Beauvoir Family camping conveniently located 4 km from Mont Saint Michel, accessible by bike path. Mobil-home, Cottages, Bungalows and Rooms per night. Many pitches. Heated swimming pool with... Located 15 km from Avranches From 15.20 € to 20.80 € per day

Le domaine du hamel     8.4 Jullouville Family camping, quiet, of the total. Saint michel and granville, 1.5 km. The sea and jullouville. Toutes activities seaside possible. Proximité. Dépot bread, ear dépanage. Cerie, rotisserie,... Located 16.4 km from Avranches 15 € per day

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ibis Avranches Baie du Mont St Michel      7.7 Avranches Located between Saint Malo and Granville, this hotel is just 4.8 km from the centre of Avranches. It offers en suite rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Each room... Located in Avranches Room from 62 €

Hôtel de La Croix d'Or      8.6 Avranches Once a coaching inn, Hôtel de La Croix d'Or is now a charming hotel-restaurant located in the centre of Avranches, just 20 minutes from the famous Mont Saint Michel. All of the rooms... Located in Avranches Room from 64 €

Hôtel Patton      8.5 Avranches This hotel is located in the heart of Avranches, 750 metres from the Jardin des Plantes and less than a 5-minute drive from motorway A84. It offers free Wi-Fi access. Each guest room... Located in Avranches Room from 50 €

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