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Blainville sur Mer is a seaside resort situated on the western coast of the Cotentin Peninsula, facing the Channel islands. Blainville sur Mer is renowned for its oysters.
Central location, between Barneville Carteret and Granville, 75 km from Cherbourg and 85 km from Mt St Michel, with many sandy beaches nearby. Ideal location to visit this whole stretch of coast as well as the Channel Islands and the D-day landing beaches.
Environment : In a small village surrounded by stone houses. Peaceful setting, near the beach, 800m from the sea. South west facing.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Coutances. 13 km. Old hill town overlooked by its stunning half-gothic half-Norman cathedral. No to miss on Summer evenings when a sound and light show makes the most of this dramatic building.
Granville. 35 km. Port and lively seaside resort with pleasant long beach and fortified old centre looking out towards the Channel islands. Ferries to the Channel islands and Iles Chausey.
Denneville. 35 km. Charming family seaside resort across from the Channel islands with long sandy beach and numerous watersports available including wind surfing, sailing and sea fishing.
Villedieu les Poêles. 45 km. Little town with attractive old centre and famous for its bell foundry which can be visited.

THINGS TO DO:
Golf Club de Countainville, Agon Coutainville. 2 km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 68 - 5022m. Challenging, well designed and maintained links course with water hazards, between sea and countryside.
Chateau de Pirou. 12 km. Beautiful little castle, thought to be the oldest in Normandy, dating back to the earliest Viking raids.
La Forêt des Elfes, Cérences. 25 km. Tree top adventure park/Paintball. A 10 hectare of natural woodland with river, offering multiple workshops and courses. Also available is ample free parking and a walking trail. Also paintball available (indoor and outdoor).
Zoo de Champrepus, Villedieu les Poëles. 45 km. Animal park. 50 species in an exotic environment. Safeguard of rare species in process of disappearance, 7 hectares of grounds with monkey bars, educational and fun courses. Also miniature farm, ideal for small kids with interactive activities and a game park.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Avranches. 55 km. Pretty market town with attractive centre in the Mont St Michel bay and gateway to Brittany.
Ste Mère Eglise. 55 km. First town to be liberated after the D-Day landings hosting the Airborne Troops Museum with memorabilia of the time.
Tatihou Island. 75 km. Just off the coast from the little port of Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, an inhabited and fortified island with maritime museum. Also a paradise for nature lovers and in particular birdwatchers.
Mont St Michel. 80 km. Stunning monastery built on a small rocky island linked to the mainland by a causeway. Second most popular tourist attraction in France, it is a real delight to wander the narrow street with shops, hotels and restaurants leading to the abbey, or stroll in the gardens. Guided tour of the abbey itself.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Rennes (1 hr 50mn), Dinard (1 hr 50mn).
Ferries to Cherbourg (70mn) and Caen (1 hr 40mn).