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The town was founded on high ground overlooking the dunes and coastal marshes along the bay forming the corner between the peninsulas of the Cotentin and Brittany. From Avranches, it is possible to see the Mont Saint-Michel, which was founded by Saint Aubert, Bishop of Avranches in the 8th century.
Avranches, town and port, Manche département, Normandy région, northwestern France, on a hill overlooking the Sée estuary. The celebrated sanctuary of Mont-Saint-Michel is situated on a rock in the bay. Important under the Romans, Avranches retained its position under the Norman dukes.
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Town of La Manche, in Normandy, Avranches takes place on the southern coast of the department, in the heart of the Avranchin country. The one called the City of Manuscripts is facing the bay of Mont Saint-Michel, not far from Villedieu-les-Poeles, Pontorson or Saint-James.
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Aug 9, 2024 · Location. 48.6844° N 1.3569° W. Region: Normandy Country: France Continent: Europe Northern Hemisphere. ... Opposite side of the world from Avranches (in yellow).
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Avranches is situated in the Manche department and Normandy region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Avranches in Normandy. Popular places to visit nearby include Mont-Saint-Michel at 12 km and Granvilleat 24 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Manche
Market days in Avranches:weekly market: Saturday; 1. Avranches: market Saturday (0km) 2. Ducey: market Tuesday (9km) 3. La Haye-Pesnel: market Wednesday (13km) 4. Brecey: market Friday (15km) 5. Carolles: market Thursday (17km) 6. Jullouville: market Friday & Tuesday - seasonal market only (18km) 7. Pontorson: market Wednesday (18km) 8. Saint-James...
What to do at Avranches? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Avranches.
Avranches is in the north of France at 52 kilometres from Saint-Lo, the department capital (general information: Avranches is 272 kilometres from Paris).
Most visitors arrive by car, often from the ferries at Saint-Malo, Cherbourg or Caen on the coast here which are very convenient. For driving distances to Avranches from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 16 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ceaux, Chavoy, La Godefroy, Le Val-Saint-Per...
Welcome to Avranches, a little town in the south of La Manche, with cobbled lanes, ramparts, gardens and picturesque squares. Head to the gorgeous Jardin des Plantes for a breathtaking view of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, laid out before you as if Avranches is protecting it.
Avranches is a town on the coast in the south-west corner of Normandy, at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula. Mont Saint-Michel is quite nearby. Monument at Patton Square
