Pontorson

Pontorson

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Pontorson		Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne at 4.2 km (5 min)
Insee code	50410		Aucey-la-Plaine at 4.2 km (5 min)
Postcode	50170		Macey at 5.7 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.5538720		Pleine-Fougères at 6 km (7 min)
Longitude	-1.5098770		Beauvoir at 6.1 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 5 to 73 meters		Sains at 6.2 km (7 min)
Surface	43.01 km²		Vieux-Viel at 6.8 km (9 min)
Population	4108 inhabitants		Vessey at 6.8 km (8 min)
Density	97 inhabitants/km²		Les Pas at 7.2 km (7 min)
National labels			Roz-sur-Couesnon at 8 km (10 min)
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 90 km, 58 min)		Ardevon at 8.2 km (8 min)
Department	Manche		Vergoncey at 8.9 km (10 min)
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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Pontorson is located 9 km from Mont Saint-Michel, 22 km from Avranches and 45 km from Granville.

Located in the middle of the bay of Mont Saint-Michel, Pontorson is a city divided by the Couesnon (one of the three rivers of the bay of Mont Saint-Michel)

Pontorson is "framed" by the Couesnon and over 10 km of marsh area to the south and more than 4 800 hectares of reclaimed land.

Pontorson Township and enjoy a mild oceanic climate and are protected by the bay of Mont Saint-Michel.

Its surrounding communities are: Huisnes-sur-Mer, Tanis, Macey, Vessey, Aucey-la-Plaine, Sougéal, Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne, Beauvoir, Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

The city was founded in the 12th century on a vow of William the Conqueror. Important stronghold at the gates of Brittany, Pontorson fortress was razed in 1623 by order of Louis XIII. Some vestiges remain from this period as the Notre-Dame, the hotel Guiscard Ménardière or former Hotel Dieu St. Anthony of Charity.

In 1973 the town merged with Ardevon, Beauvoir, Boucey, Cormeray, Curey, Moidrey and The Pas, who have kept the status of municipalities involved. Beauvoir has regained its independence in 1989. Located 9 km from Mont-Saint-Michel, Pontorson is inside the bay of Mont Saint-Michel, on the banks of the Couesnon, the heart of future major projects that will restore the island's Mount.

• The church of Notre-Dame (eleventh and 12th centuries): a vow of William the Conqueror, was built by the companions who built the Mont Saint-Michel. Romanesque and Gothic transition of the 12th and 15th centuries, it is necessary in its environment by its massiveness and its porch flanked by two Romanesque towers with various sculptures.
• The old Protestant church (XV century) and former tithe barn: rare to witness an important chapter in the history of Normandy, the temple Pontorson is the only building protesting the Channel prior to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
• The house of Ménardière Guiscard (the Roman House) (eleventh in the 12th century): This house, called Maison Romane was probably built in the 12th century. Modified the fourteenth, 15th and 18th centuries, it retains its appearance of a large house on which it is possible to read the inscription of the family Guiscard in 1719.
• The home of the Earls of Montgomery (now a hotel) this place was once the home of the Earls of Montgomery, whose most illustrious Gabriel 1st (1530-1574) was mortally wounded Henry 2nd in France in a tournament . The floors, painted ceilings, woodwork and grand staircase are all works from this period.
• The old stations Pontorson, illustrating the important life process, and the old line from Vitre Moidrey then to Mont Saint-Michel. The line running Pontorson was opened in 1873.
• The mill Moidrey, dating from 1806 and completely renovated in the 2000s, now produces its flour.

• Automotive Stock Exchange: the first weekend in March.
• Fireworks: July 13.
• The Orsinades: summer market in semi night.
• The Arts Pontorsonades: old book market, craft market and entertainment medieval art.
• Heritage Days: the third weekend of September. Visit the cellars of old Pontorson.
• The Saint-Michel d'Automne: the first weekend of October.
• Christmas Market: 2nd Wednesday before Christmas.

Notre-Dame de Pontorson

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 9°C

La grabotais Dol-de-Bretagne Restaurant in a house in the fifteenth century in the heart of the historic city. Cooking fish and meat over a wood fire with a very large fireplace. Fresh produce and homemade. Located 17.9 km from Pontorson From 15 € to 30 € per person

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 18 km from Pontorson From 15 € to 45 € per person

Le Querrien Cancale Property facing the sea in the port of Cancale. Located 29 km from Pontorson From 15 € to 40 € per person

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Le Relais de Moidrey     9.3 Le Mont-Saint-Michel B&B (Room of hosts) the Mont Saint Michel. In the middle of Bay with 5 km of the Mount Saint Michel, on the road to Saint Malo, Myriam and André accommodate you in a relay of the XIX... Located 3.8 km from Pontorson From 46 € to 52 € the double room

A la campagne, pres du mont saint michel   Sacey Near Mount St. Michael, in the countryside, detached house welcomes you with its five guest rooms, ensuite bathroom and private kitchenette provided to customers, a large terrace for... Located 5.2 km from Pontorson 50 € the double room

Les hirondelles     9.6 Roz-sur-Couesnon 5min from the Mont St Michel, the coastal road with cottages available lounge, bathroom with shower (massage jets) can open a second room for children or friends (childcare equipment... Located 6 km from Pontorson 46 € the double room

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MAISON pierres campagne pres du mt st mi Pontorson In the countryside, Normandy border britain, house stone villages of the country receives you with its 4 bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, living room containing a fully equipped kitchen... Located in Pontorson From 500 € to 750 € per week

Abricot a la Ferme de la Baie Roz-sur-Couesnon One of three lovely rental cottages: Le Fenil (sleeps 9 persons), Abricot (5 people) and Romarin (sleeps 4). The cottages are just a few miles from the coast and offers magnificent... Located 5.5 km from Pontorson From 335 € to 625 € per week

Le Petit Lapin Sains On the Brittany-Normandy border, 'Le Petit Lapin' is a traditional Breton cottage located on top of a hill in the small village of Sains, nine kilometres from the famous medieval site... Located 5.6 km from Pontorson From 380 € to 590 € per week

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Aux Pommiers   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 4.7 km from Pontorson

Balcon de la baie / Mont St Michel     9.5 Saint-Marcan Small quiet and wooded campsite located 14 km from Mont Saint Michel, 25 km from Cancale and Saint Malo. Near the sea. Rental mobile home, caravan sites, tent... Location mobile home... Located 9.7 km from Pontorson From 14 € to 16 € per day

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 10.7 km from Pontorson From 15.50 € to 21 € per day

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Hôtel Ariane      7.5 Pontorson This charming hotel sits at the border of Brittany and Normandy, just a 5-minute drive from the Mont-Saint-Michel. Set in a garden, it has an outdoor terrace and spacious rooms. Each... Located in Pontorson Room from 68 €

Best Western Hôtel Montgomery      7.7 Pontorson Five minutes drive from Mont-Saint-Michel, the hotel is in Pontorson a nice little town, ideally situated between Normandy and Brittany. Located close to the sea , Best Western Hôtel... Located in Pontorson Room from 69 €

Au Jardin St Michel      7.4 Pontorson Au Jardin St Michel is just 300 metres from the Pontorson-Mont-Saint-Michel train station and 9 km from famous Mont Saint Michel. It sits on a 1200m² tree-lined garden. All of the rooms... Located in Pontorson Room from 51 €

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