Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial

Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial

Leisure centre in Avranches

Leisure centre in Avranches

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The Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial is a leisure centre to discover during your holidays when staying near Avranches in the Manche in Lower Normandy. This centre is popular with tourists travelling through the region. Here you can find useful information about this place as well as information on local tourist services.

DETAILED INFORMATION

In connection with Mont-Saint-Michel, consider visiting the Avranches Scriptorial which presents its medieval manuscripts and explains their achievement. Enjoy also stroll through the medieval streets of the old Avranches, the city of manuscripts!

  • Manuscripts Museum: a journey into the writing ... It was in 1791, during the French Revolution qu'Avranches receives custody of the manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel. Memory spiritual, intellectual of the Benedictine community, they represent a precious legacy. Treasure Trove of manuscripts of the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel since 2006, the Scriptorial invites you to travel through time. During a visit fun and interactive open to all, the history of manuscripts and the links between Avranches at Mont-Saint-Michel are discussed. You will also discover the manufacture of manuscripts, the translation of ancient texts, their content. Marked by technological surprise, the course provides a thorough and test your knowledge, to admire the colorful illuminations of ancient or even flip through a script ... The Scriptorial invites you throughout the year, temporary exhibitions, workshops and conferences on themes related book, writing, calligraphy and illumination.
  • Opening hours:
  • In July-August from 10h to 19h daily.
  • In May, June and September, from 10am to 12h30 and 14h to 18h except Monday.
  • From October to April, from 10am to 12h30 and 14h to 17h weekdays except Monday, from 10am to 12h30 and 14h to 18h Saturday and Sunday.
  • Closed in January and holidays: May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
  • Warning: Ticket office closes one hour before the museum closes.
  • Individual rates:
  • Tickets: 7 euro.
  • Price and senior CEZAM card: 5 euros.
  • Reduced rate (on income support, jobseekers, students, ages 10 to 18 years): € 3
  • Children under 10: free.
  • Family ticket (regardless of the number of children under 18 years old): 15 euros.
  • Audioguide: 3 euros.
Avranches Scriptorial Museum - Manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 28°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 12°C - Max. 16°C
Tuesday 5 June
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Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
RESTAURANTS 
Au Jardin des Plantes
Avranches
At Avranches, in the heart of the Bay of Mont St Michel, the hotel-restaurant is located a few meters from one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Bay.
Located 590 m from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 15 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 70 € to 75 € the double room 
Le quesnoy    
9.7
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 2.1 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial50 € the double room 
Le Clos Michel    
9.7
Saint-Brice
Michel Le Clos of 1 ha 1/2 offers a beautiful view of the grove overlooking this quiet little village of Mont Saint Michel, with these vast rooms newly decorated in a rustic setting....
Located 4.1 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite baie du mont saint michel genets
Genêts
Lodging in tourist village (grocery store bakery doctor)) departure for the crossing of the Bay Walk on foot, on horseback, flying over the bay in a microlight balloon beach... Granville...
Located 7.8 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 375 € to 650 € per week 
Gîte de la guérinière à 16 km du Mont
Juilley
Discover the Bay and enjoy a restored house on a quiet acre of land with trees.
Located 8.7 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 700 € to 900 € per week 
Gîte de la Cuve
Huisnes-sur-Mer
The lodging of the tank is located in a small hamlet of 4 houses at the end of a cul de sac in a quiet place in the country. It has been renovated in an old farmhouse.
Located 9.5 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 400 € to 600 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 7.9 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialFrom 15.50 € to 21 € per day 
Aux Pommiers    
9.2
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 15.1 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial 
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 the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le Scriptorial15 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel de La Croix d'Or     
8.7
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 690 m from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialRoom from 64 €
Ibis Avranches Baie du Mont St Michel     
8
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 4.4 km from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialRoom from 60 €
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 660 m from the Museum of the Manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel - Le ScriptorialRoom from 50 €

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