Avranches Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
St. Gervais Basilica which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Discover some of the best collections of well preserved manuscripts from the Middle Ages at the foot of this town’s famous islet mountain.

Avranches has an intriguing history and is home to the extraordinary Mont Saint-Michel, which is a Disney-esque island full of quaint churches and institutions. There is also a magnificent garden and a museum with medieval French manuscripts. Explore the charming commune on foot to get a better understanding of its place in history and to see its scenic attractions.

You can see Mont Saint-Michel in the distance, looming over the commune. Make your way to the exceptional island, a little to the west of Avranches. Capture photos of the dramatic structures atop the island, which stands at the mouth of the Couesnon River in the English Channel. Learn about its strategic history as a protective base for Normandy and later as a prison. Climb up to the top of the mountain to see its religious structures. You can walk out to the island during low tide.

Visit the Museum of Manuscripts of Mont Saint-Michel, which is in the centre of Avranches. The fantastic collection is illuminated and preserved, with explanations that put each exhibit into context.

Amble through Avranches’ quaint streets to see the small shops and cafés. Sit at a restaurant to try the local seafood specialties, such as oysters, scallops and lobster. The region is famous for its duck and poultry and creamy dishes.

Take a look around the 19th-century Notre Dame des Champs and admire its Gothic Revival design. It replaced an earlier cathedral, which was destroyed. Venture inside the Saint-Gervais Church to see the alleged skull of Saint Aubert, who founded Mont Saint-Michel in the 8th century.

The commune is in the Manche part of the Normandy region in the northwest of France. The car journey 208 miles (335 kilometres) west from Paris should take between 3 and 4 hours. The capital city is home to the nearest major airport. Popular nearby destinations include Saint-Malo, Rennes and Saint-Brieuc.

Avranches is an ideal town to try some of Normandy’s famed oysters with a view of a historic island mountain.

Logis Hôtel de la Croix d'Or
Logis Hôtel de la Croix d'Or
3 out of 5
83 Rue de la Constitution, Avranches
The price is ₹8,048 per night from 17 May to 18 May
₹8,048
per night
17 May - 18 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping.
9/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
A Great Find!
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Le Relais Saint Michel
4 out of 5
Le Caserne, BP 18, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche
The price is ₹19,781 per night from 22 May to 23 May
₹19,781
per night
22 May - 23 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
Nice View
"I was able to get a good night's sleep in a quiet and comfortable room. The view from the room was really nice. The front desk staff provided necessary information and were very friendly."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

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La Mère Poulard
3 out of 5
Grande Rue, BP 18, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche
The price is ₹20,441 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹20,441
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free local area shuttle and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews.
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Appart'Hôtel Mont Saint Michel Résidence Fleurdumont
3 out of 5
5 rue de Grandelle, Beauvoir, Normandy
Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge).
8/10 Very Good! (190 reviews)
Easter break for 3
"The apartment was as stated, very clean, towels, bedding, pots, pans, plates and cutlery all provided. Reception spoke English, which was a great result as our French is very poor. Communication about the booking was very good and clear. Key collection and drop is really easy. Great location for ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2024

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Residence Le Domaine du Mont - Vacancéole
Residence Le Domaine du Mont - Vacancéole
3 out of 5
Lieu-dit l'Hôpital, Roz-sur-Couesnon, Ille-et-Vilaine
Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews.
7.4/10 Good! (416 reviews)
"Too far from everything from the airport to the nearest restaurant and no Transportation anywhere"

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2022

Residence Le Domaine du Mont - Vacancéole
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