Avranches self catering holiday homes accommodation. This page lists holiday homes gites cottages accommodation in Avranches and/or closeby. If you are travelling for business or pleasure please choose from our selection of self catering accommodation in Avranches - Hotels around Avranches. Avranches is located in the Manche department in the Basse-Normandie region, in northwestern France. 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 is situated at the southern end of the Cotentin Peninsula on the E40 road connecting Saint-Lô with Brittany and on the rail line between Lison (linking to Caen) and Dol (linking to Rennes). A museum in Avranches houses the collection of manuscripts of Mont Saint Michel, deposited in the municipal archives during the French Revolution. It is one of the largest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts in France, outside national and university libraries.

Avranches - Normandy

	Places to visit in Normandy
	Normandy offers a varied countryside, rich history, and charming villages, historical towns, woodlands and apple orchards. Here you will discover a varied coastline with well known beach resorts, chalk cliffs and rocky outcrops, giving you a fabulous holiday. Normandy is the region of Calavados and Camembert, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy the famous "plateau de fruits de mer" ("sea-banquet") and travel the "Route du Camembert" and "Route du Cidre".
	Where is Avranches?
	Avranches is about 450 kms from Calais and the ferries. Avranches is about 100 kms from Caen and the ferries. Avranches is about 330 kms from Paris. By Air - There are international airports at a number of the country’s major cities. Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border. By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth to Bilbao in Northern Spain. Normandy is within easy reach of any of the northern coastal ports. By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their international airports.

Holiday homes accommodation in Avranches


La Belle Etoile City: St Senier-sous-avranches Region: Normandy	Sleeps 8. A pretty house (130 m) situated close to the Mont St Michel at the gates of Brittany. This house is attached to the owners house; its decoration is meticulous and refined. There is a 7,000 m lake close to the house. Ideal for touring the Granville, Villedieu, St Malo and Cancale areas, and of course for taking advantage of the beach.	more details

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