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Away from the tourist route, on the south western coast of the Cotentin peninsula, between Granville and Avranche.
The town of Champeaux formerly fortified by Duguesclin offers many scenic walks along the coastal paths and a beautiful sandy beach that ripples endlessly around the Mount, as well as the GR223 for keen walkers.
Environment : 500m from the famous cliffs with outstanding views of Mont Saint Michel and the rock of Tombelaine, considered by Eisenhower as one of the best views of the world.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Granville. 15 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.
Avranches. 20 km. Pretty market town with attractive centre in the Mont St Michel bay and gateway to Brittany.
Villedieu les Poêles. 35 km. Little town with attractive old centre and famous for its bell foundry which can be visited.
Coutances. 40 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.

THINGS TO DO:
Jardins Botaniques, Avranches. 20 km. Home to over 70,000 delightful and fascinating species of plants, with fantastic views out over the sands of the spectacular Mont St Michel.
Zoo de Champrepus, Villedieu les Poëles. 25 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.
La Forêt des Elfes, Cérences. 30 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).
Alligator Bay, Beauvoir. 45 km. Tropical greenhouse at the foot of the Mont Saint Michel with 200 alligators and crocodiles. An unusual adventure to discover the natural habitat of these creatures in the hot, damp climate of African jungles and LouisianaÂ’s forests. Rope bridges, floating pontoons and hunterÂ’s cabins are all waiting to be discovered! A thrilling nature reserve, the only one of its kind in Europe!

FURTHER AFIELD:
Mont St Michel. 45 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.
Dol de Bretagne. 60 km. Very attractive market town full of medieval charm and romance, with beautiful fortified cathedral.
Fougères. 70 km. Hill top town with medieval quarters, narrow winding streets and a truly magnificent medieval fortress. The town has inspired many great artists and writers throughout its history. Fougères forest is ideal for walking, cycling and has a very pleasant lake with swimming beach and play area.
St Malo. 90 km. Delightful and fascinating walled city, known as the Privateer city, with rich history, huge sandy beach and breathtaking coastal scenery. Plenty of lovely restaurants and creperies, lively bars and elegant shops. Linked to Dinard by boat bus.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Dinard (80mn), Rennes (75mn).
Ferries to St Malo (80mn), Cherbourg (2 hrs).