Between st-jacques de compostelle and mont st-michel

Located on one of the ways of pilgrimages of the michaelmas mount or saint-jacob of compostelle, various monuments testify to this passage: montjoie saint-martin holds his name of these traditions.

Montjoie saint-martin, heritage village  Montjoie Saint Martin holds its name of these traditions of pilgrimage. With the vault Saint-Denis, the first pilgrim who saw for the first time the Wonder, “Montjoie exclaimed! ”. Since September 29, 2006 (with St Michel), the canton of Saint-James is recognized canton-stage of the pilgrimage between Saint-Jacob de Compostelle and the Mount-Saint-Michel. Come to furrow the ways of pilgrimage on the canton.

Discover the town of barfleur  Picturesque port and of character, fishing port and pleasure, wearing of attracting charm of many painters and artists, Paul Signac remained there of 1932 to 1935. Principal port of the Anglo-Norman kingdom in the Middle Ages, it is become again today the historical starting point of the “Ways of the Michaelmas” and the road of Plantagenêt. While walking you, ADMIRE the multiple prospects, the Church at the end of the port, the headlight of Gatteville as well as the architectural of the principal streets, tempting heritage by its simplicity and its force, in particular the medieval court co. Catherine. You in your walk around the port stop and visit the church with the squat silhouette, almost strengthened, very curious. The Friends of the Church linked themselves to help the municipality to restore this very beautiful building registered with the Additional Inventory of the Historic buildings. Visit also the station of rescue at sea, 1st created in France in 1865, as well as the house of Julie Postel, in religion Sainte Marie Madeleine. With the point of Barfleur, (see opposite), the headlight of Gatteville, 2nd of France by its height and the semaphore of Barfleur. Do not miss on the port unloads it fish, shellfish and of the “Blonde of Barfleur”, moulds re-elected, beautiful, fair and wild fishing. Practise the sports of water, tennis, game of bowls rest you on the fine sand beaches, walk of countryside on the footpaths or take part in the animations organized by the Office of Tourism and other associations.

Discover the town of barneville-carteret  Barneville-Carteret in the English Channel classified seaside resort, accomodates you for a stay vitality at the seaside. In an exceptional site sheltered by the course of Carteret, vis-a-vis the island of Jersey, you will spend the unforgettable holidays between idleness to the sun, activities nautical, and the discovery of our inheritance and our many regional products. Barneville-Carteret, family tourist station, are a holiday place full with resources for those and those which like great spaces between sea and countryside. The site is exceptional. The course of Carteret is the last of the great courses of Cotentin, opposite, the island of Jersey and the small islands of Ecrehou, from which an arm of the sea separates us. Top of cliff, with the foot of the headlight, one discovers in north an immense avoided dune solid mass of sea reeds and russet-red ferns and in the south a long ribbon of gilded beaches intersected with harbour, natural shelters for the birds and the plants of the salted mediums. While turning the back on the sea, in the east, a line of green hills, from where emergent of the bell-towers and mills, closes the horizon.

Discover the town of saint - james  Not strategic of defense against the Breton invasions, the city of Saint-James was rested by William the Conqueror in 1067 on a rocky outcrop. The city positions since like a true observatory of the Valley of Beuvron and Bay of the Michaelmas Mount. Defensive city until the end of the XV è century, quoted clothier of Xème to the XVIII è century, halt for the pilgrims in direction of the Holy Mount Michel, Saint-James offers to his visitors an interesting historical past which makes the pleasure of each walker. The Establishments Peeled, the SONORCO, Electropolished and the many local craftsmen take part in the development and the radiation of Saint-James. As for Saint-James Knittings, founded in 1889, they perpetuate a long textile tradition which goes up at the Average Age. Today SA Saint-James Knitting is recognized as manufactures French of quality, authentic clothing and of tradition, thus contributing to the world fame of the city. The inhabitants of Saint-James are called Saint-Jamais.

Discover the town of ducy  Ducey village stage opens its doors to you on the MT-St-Michel. As of your arrival, the castle of Montgommery, M.H.XVIIème S., is essential among the flowers on the accesses of Sélune, river with salmons. DUCEY, proposes a halt of relaxation and discovery. A terminal motor home is at your disposal.

Discover granville  Located in Bay of the Mount-Saint-Michel, Granville saw at the rate/rhythm of the spring tides of Europe.Ancien large port cod-fishing boat and today first port to cockle France, our town of 13.486 inhabitants is not only one pleasant station balnaire but also an accessible city to come to establish its company.