Chateau Gratot, near COUTANCES, a 13th century castle. built up to the 18th century and has housed 16 generations of the d'Argouges family. Dance performances, theater and open-air concerts take place here in summer. Sculpture exhibitions can also be seen. By the way, dogs are allowed on a leash.
The World Heritage Site is probably the most famous excursion destination in Normandy. Unfortunately, at the best time of the day it is as crowded as at Pützchens Markt, which is why we recommend making your way to the mountain in the early evening hours. The abbey closes at 6pm in the evening (an hour earlier in winter), but you can also book tickets online so you don't have to wait in line.
https://www.cometoparis.com/ger/normandie-sehenswurdigkeiten/abtei-mont-saint-michel-m9000594The Sentier de Douaniers GR223, also known as the customs officers' path, leads from Mont Saint Michel around the coast of the Manche. With a length of 446 km you can choose any section. One of them is from the Cabane Vauban in the direction of Carolles Plage, the Cabane is probably an old customs officer's shelter. A free parking lot is designated. From the cabane you have a magnificent view of the sea, Mont Saint Michel and you can walk along the cliff path to Carolles Plage and beyond. An additional point of interest is found on the path that leads to the Lude valley, a very small river that leads to the Port de Lude and flows into the sea in an extremely bizarre rocky landscape.
CIRKA 30 MINUTES FROM BRÉCEY. Carolles Plage: a beautiful, spacious and family-friendly beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach during the season. The French also go there in large numbers at the weekend, so traffic jams and a lack of parking spaces are to be expected. If you arrive after 5 or 6 p.m., you can easily find a parking space.
The capital of Brittany and eleventh largest city in France is worth seeing with its attractive city center. Rennes is best known for the Transmusicales festival, where many international artists have already been discovered: Björk and Nirvana are among them! But numerous other events, such as theater and comedy festivals, also give the Breton capital its appeal.
https://www.festival-mythos.com/agenda/For example at : 1 Rue de la Plage, 35120 Cherrueix, France
https://charenbaie.resa-charavoile.fr/?mois=3&annee=2023The most important shellfish port in Normandy, with a pretty upper and lower town, with a covered market, location of the Marité and starting point for trips to the Chausey Islands. Various festivals throughout the year. if you can't do without carnival parades, the French equivalent takes place here. (Nothing for carnival refugees!, then it is better to avoid the trip to Granville on Shrove Monday).
The freshest offers can of course be found at all weekly markets, you can find the dates for them in the link below.
https://www.manche-tourismus.com/markte-normandieGuided hikes are offered from Genêts, which lead through the mud flats to Mont Saint Michel. Please never walk alone through the mudflats, the tide comes quickly when it comes. (Marrée / tides: Basse marée means the tide is at its lowest point, Haute Marée means the tide is at its highest point - there is a calendar (almanac) for this in the house)
Vacation with dog The exact times when dogs are forbidden on the beach or whether they have to be kept on a leash can usually be found in tourist offices, or the information is posted directly on the beach. If you want to know exactly on which beach you can let your dog run or have to be leashed, or when you are not allowed to go to the beach with your dog, you can have a look at the website www.chiennormandie.de, there are many very good ones Tips for dog owners who want to holiday in Normandy.
https://www.chiennormandie.de/hundestraende/It takes about 30 minutes to drive to Carolles, always attractive at any time of the year. Remarkably, tourism in the Channel is not that strong, which says nothing about the attractiveness. Many beaches are not overcrowded, sometimes you are completely alone. Carolles is guarded in season.
