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The centre of Avranches
Avranches
Avranches Normandy is built on a hill over looking the bay and Mont Saint Michel. We had drove past the town earlier in the week on our way to Alligator Bay and marked it down for a visit. We picked the only dull day during our 14 days in Normandy.
The Castle at Avranches
It is quite a steep road to the centre of the town.There is a large car park on your left plus toilets and a tourist office. The car park was full so we headed for the castle and parked there it is only a short walk to the centre. The first castle was built here in the year 950 the present castle walls offer a great view of the town and the bay.
During the Second World War the town was a key defensive position for the German army. General Patton 4th armoured division captured the town which lead to the fall of the rest of Normandy. The town centre is compact and easy to walk round. There is a nice selection of shops and restaurants. A local Map of the town. If you like your history try the museum Scriptorial d'Avranches it is about half a mile from the centre at Place d Estouteville.
Avranches town centre
There is a market every Saturday in the Place Du Marche and the surrounding streets
A cafe and gift shop in the town
The church of Notre Dame Des Champs a neogothic building with gargoyles and figures
This Hotel is in a good position near the Casino and town centre in Granville
Hotel Mercure Granville Le Grand Large
The hotel is situated close to the city centre and next to the casino. The hotel Le Grand Large and its staff are pleased to welcome you.
The freedom of living at your own pace, in the hotel or the residence. Studios, doubles and apartments all equipped with a kitchenette, available for rent by the week and, for the majority of rooms, views of the Channel Islands.
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The sign outside the Botanical gardens you can park near the sign
The gardens are free to visit and are open all year till dusk.
Google street map if you follow the map round you will see the castle
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Alice Cottage, a three bedroomed cottage, two doubles and a futher bedroom with bunk beds, one bathroom, an open plan downstairs with beautiful feature fireplace and woodburner.
English free to view telly, dvd player and a choice of dvd's. A country cottage kitchen equipped to a very high standard.
Our cottages are set in a half acre of landscaped gardens, with a shared heated swimming pool, boule court, badminton, football area and Games Room, offering pool, table tennis, table football, darts and an exercise bike. Wifi is available on site
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