Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie

Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Michel-de-MontjoieLingeard at 2.9 km
Insee code50525Saint-Pois at 3.4 km
Postcode50670Champ-du-Boult at 3.6 km
Latitude48.7640490Perriers-en-Beauficel at 3.7 km
Longitude-1.0272190Gathemo at 3.7 km
AltitudeFrom 185 to 358 metersLe Gast at 4.9 km
Surface14.46 km²Beauficel at 5.6 km
Population338 inhabitantsLe Mesnil-Gilbert at 6 km
Density24 inhabitants/km²Chérencé-le-Roussel at 6.2 km
Chief townSaint-Lô (at 54 km, 53 min)Brouains at 6.5 km
DepartmentMancheCoulouvray-Boisbenâtre at 6.6 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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SIGHTSEEING
  • Park-Museum of Granite:
  • A career revived and old tools give you an idea of the method of extraction of blocks and the work of carriers: size, roughening, polishing. An extensive wooded park where you will discover more than 130 carvings and their uses in housing, agriculture, architecture, etc..
  • The visit is conducted by walking along the paths of the park. Some stops are devoted to teaching geology (what granite), Granitière resources (varieties of granite), the pruning techniques (shaping of granite). Are visible before any architectural fragments that testify to the skill of stonemasons: the gavel to cut lintels, pediments, fragments of church vault. But it also uses more unexpected bounds grant, milestones, from press troughs, sinks, kitchen gardens. Do not forget that the stone is not only a material of the past. We use it every day and all latitudes in public works, construction, decoration, furniture.
  • The museum building itself contains a collection of statues and structures made of granite in the most diverse. Finally, a video can restore the tradition and techniques Granitier Basin South Channel.
  • The host of the Valley and Grove Sée virois have created a tour called "path of pierced stone. This route is reported from the museum by granite bounds of contemporary design. A hole in its upper part, these terminals dotted around fifty kilometers of small roads and guide visitors to attractions to discover.
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Leisure centresMuseum of the Granit
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Park Granite Museum
 
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C
Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Les closeaux phil Hôtel Restaurant  
10
Romagny
The Phil Closeaux. Hotel Bar Restaurant. Lydie and Philippe welcome you warmly to their hotel restaurant.    - We are located between Mortain and St Hilaire du Harcouet. Our choice...
Located 15.3 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 10 € to 15 € 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 26 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 15 € to 45 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de la porte    
10
Sainte-Pience
A 30 km from Mont Saint Michel, the Manoir de la Porte, a former family property Hullin, ennobled in 1575 in the person of Mr. Hullin Jean de la Porte, esquire of the king, was long...
Located 20 km from Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie70 € the double room 
La Crepelliere    
9.6
Le Mesnil-Garnier
La Crépellière is an English owned, beautifully restored, traditional Normandy farmhouse that has retained much of its old charm. It is set in three acres of gardens surrounded by peaceful...
Located 23 km from Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie60 € the double room 
La Hantraye    
9.5
Les Loges-Marchis
Located in the countryside, you'll stay in a restored stone house. Welcome to La Hantraye, our beautiful cottages. St Hilary's Harcouet 3 km, Mont Saint Michel and 35 km. Tranquil holiday...
Located 24 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 54 € to 59 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La tourtelière de haut  
9.5
Courson
At 40 minutes from Mont Saint Michel Courson, and between vire granville, in a house of character, we offer lodging 3 ears for 4 peopleTenants are fully independent and have at their...
Located 10.5 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 220 € to 420 € per week 
Gite le moulin de courson
Courson
Mill, completely renovated in granite stone, typical of Normandy, along the 'Senen'. Large capacity, private parking, quiet and serenity in the campaign.
Located 10.6 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 300 € to 470 € per week 
Gites des longs champs mt st michel  
9.5
La Chapelle-Urée
Farm cottage in a quiet wooded close mt st michel.
Located 14.4 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieFrom 290 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Le Potager 
Sourdeval
Camping municipal quiet and shady, near the city center and near a small pond. All shops nearby.
Located 9.4 km from Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie5.10 € per day 
Camping Le Puits    
9.3
Saint-Martin-des-Besaces
Camping Le Puits is a family run campsite in the village of St Martin des Besaces offering camping / caravanning and Bed & Breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the undulating...
Located 30 km from Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie 

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HOTELS
Hotel De La Poste     
7.1
Mortain
Situated in the town of Mortain, in the heart Grove Normand is the Hotel de la Poste, a charming hotel just opposite the Cathedral Saint Evroult. Available are comfort and classic rooms...
Located 14.6 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieRoom from 42 €
Manoir De L'Acherie     
8.4
Sainte-Cécile
In the heart of Lower-Normandy, this 17th–century Norman manor, now a charming hotel is close to the famous Mont Saint Michel and the beaches of Granville. The Manoir de l’Archerie...
Located 15 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieRoom from 61 €
Campanile Vire     
7.8
Vire
This Campanile hotel is located in the heart of the Bocage Virois, 5 minutes from the centre of Vire. Nearby are the train station and the beaches of La Manche. All guestrooms are spacious,...
Located 15.9 km from Saint-Michel-de-MontjoieRoom from 44 €

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