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School walk in the Mont Saint-Michel’s bay © Thierry Houyel - CDT50

Cherbourg

Deauville Saint-Lô

Granville NORMANDY Mont Saint-Michel

By From Great-Britain and Poole to Cherbourg / to Cherbourg / access... Rosslare to Cherbourg / & Stenaline to Cherbourg / Irish Ferries From the (Manche Îles Express) By road , , (via Jersey) to Granville La Manche is served by two motorways: Jersey to Carteret the A13 coming from Paris and the A84 serving Guernsey, to Diélette the whole of the west of France. By plane to Saint-Lô By train Paris Roissy CDG + train: 330 km / 205 miles Paris - Cherbourg / Saint-Lazare station Nantes Atlantique + train: 270 km / 167 miles Paris - Granville / Montparnasse station Rennes Saint-Jacques + train: 160 km / 99 miles Paris - Rennes (TGV) with a bus transfer Caen-Carpiquet + train: 70 km / 43 miles from Rennes to Mont Saint-Michel Cherbourg-Maupertus (aerodrome) + train: 80 km/49 miles

facts listings & figures... & labels... Surface area 2 sites are listed as UNESCO world heritage sites: Mont Saint-Michel and its Bay, the Vauban towers of Hougue 5 938 km² and in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (east of Cherbourg).

6 ISLANDS 2 «Towns of Art and History»: and the Clos du Cotentin Mont Saint-Michel, , , (around , St-Sauveur-le-Vicomte and ). Tatihou, Îles Saint-Marcouf, Île Pelee. 1 «City Applied Arts»: Villedieu-les-Poêles. Length Width 1 «Loveliest Villages in France»: (east of Cherbourg). 150 40 to 360 km km 57 km 4 «Family Plus» towns: Agon-Coutainville, Hauteville-sur-Mer, of coastline Barneville-Carteret and Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët. More informations on www.manche-tourism.com More informations on www.manche-tourism.com LA MANCHE, NORMANDY PENINSULA From Cherbourg to Mont Saint-Michel...

So near, yet so diverse... La Manche is a fantastic choice for groups looking for a unique cultural experience. Whether your group is studying the French language or interested in heritage or food technology, leisure or tourism, Normandy will leave your students feeling inspired and enthused.

It’s plain sailing getting to Cherbourg Port just a few hours from Poole and Portsmouth by ferry! Cherbourg has been the “Port of the ” for over a century and is still famous for its hospitality. Use Cherbourg as your base to visit the , D-Day Beaches and Mont Saint-Michel.

Exploring La Manche is an exciting trip back in time. Soak up the history of and the bonds that united Normandy and in the Middle Ages. Dive into the Second World War and relive the Landings when British and American soldiers reached Normandy.

Exploring La Manche is a chance to get your teeth into the ’s culinary expertise and local produce from land and sea: butter, cream, camembert, cider, marsh lamb, oysters and more.

Exploring La Manche is heart-thumping fun with a wealth of exciting things to do. Come breathe the fresh air on La Manche’s 360km of coastline : land sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking etc. La Manche is the ultimate scenic playground with hiking trails, green paths, bike paths, horse rides and climbing sites.

La Manche is also home to safe and secure approved accommodation centres designed especially for school groups or young children and teenagers.

Farm of 5 seasons, Flamanville Sand yacht, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont © Thierry Houyel - CDT50 © Anibas Photography - CDT50

Utah Beach, Sainte-Marie-du-Mont © Thierry Houyel - CDT50

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Seafront Cherbourg is a destination in itself. The city is sheltered by the largest artificial harbour on the planet and Cherbourg is a world-renowned marina. No trip to the city would be complete without visiting La Cité de la Mer. Students clamber aboard the Redoutable, the biggest submarine open to visitors in the world. They will never forget their trip to the Titanic area which tells the story of the legendary ship’s crossing up to the night it sank.

Barfleur The old transatlantic harbour station of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin © Estelle Hertault - CDT50 © Jérôme Houyvet - CDT50

Head west out of Cherbourg to , also called “Little Ireland”. This unspoilt and protected cape is bursting with cliffs and rocks carved out by the sea, heaths, coves and beaches covered in sand or pebbles.

Venture east of Cherbourg to soak up the history of William the Conqueror in the pretty ports of Barfleur and Saint-Vaast la Hougue. Take to the high seas and explore Tatihou Island where you’ll find collections of underwater remnants from the 1692 Battle of La Hougue which saw the French Navy wage war against the Anglo-Dutch fleet.

Explore the towns of Bricquebec, Saint-Sauveur le Vicomte and Valognes in the heart of the Contentin Peninsula and experience their exciting history and heritage: mansions in Valognes, castles in Saint-Sauveur le Vicomte and Bricquebec, Abbey and so much more.

Head east and dive into the D-Day Landings and Battle of Normandy on and the Sainte-Mère-Eglise area. Castle of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte © Marc Lerouge - PAT du Cotentin

There are lots of museums here telling the story of American paratrooper divisions in Sainte-Mère-Eglise, the Landings on Utah Beach, the life of soldiers and locals, military architecture and more.

Marshes and polders flourish in the traditional countryside at the Marais du Cotentin et du Regional Nature Park, south of the Cotentin Peninsula. Get up close and personal with the fascinating flora and fauna on a boat trip around the park.

Sainte-Mère-Église Fort la Hougue, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue © Thierry Houyel - CDT50 © Estelle Hertault - CDT50

4 More informations on www.manche-tourism.com More informations on www.manche-tourism.com South of Cherbourg Peninsula Coutances, Saint-Lô, Villedieu-Les-Poêles, Granville

Coutances... Was once the historic capital of the region, an episcopal city that is now listed as a “Town of Art and History”. You don’t want to miss it! Next, visit the sea resorts of the coast for water sports and things to do.

Saint-Lô © Marc Lerouge - CDT50

Saint-Lô... Is La Manche’s administrative town and was destroyed by bombs in 1944. The town has been restored to its former glory and concrete has regained its luster. This is the capi- Public garden, Coutances tal of horse riding so make sure you visit the stunning Haras © Thierry Houyel - CDT50 National stud farm famous for its international breeding. Villedieu-les-Poêles, the coppersmith town... Soak up the town’s medieval magic as you stroll along the narrow lanes and visit the workshops. Villedieu-les-Poêles is listed as “City Applied Arts” meaning it’s famous for its artisan legacy. Step into the Atelier du Cuivre and Fonderie de Cloches workshops to see how age-old expertise goes into unique and modern technology today!

Granville © Marc Lerouge - CDT50

Granville, the Monaco of the North... The pirate town was long hailed for its strategic maritime position. A fortified wall was built on its rocky cape in the 15th century. The old town is called “Haute Ville” and it towers over

La Fonderie de cloches (Bell foundry), Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny the fishing ports and marina. The lively resort is the place for © Anibas Photography - CDT50 culture, sports, leisure and trips to the Chausey Islands.

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Salt meadow sheeps in Mont Saint-Michel bay, © Jérôme Houyvet - CDT50

Mont-Saint-Michel and ... Perched high on a 92m rock formation, Mont-Saint-Michel is a medieval monastery and one of France’s most stunning sights. Pilgrims flocked here for centuries and this holy mount and its breathtaking bay are UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979. A guided tour across the bay brings to life the legends and history of this famous landmark. Watch out for quicksand!

Exceptional : during the highest tides the mount is completely surrounded by water. Mont Saint.-Michel’s tides can rise up to 15 meters and rush back in to the bay “at the pace of a galloping horse”.

Next to Mont-Saint-Michel, visit Avranches and the Scriptorial Museum. Mont Saint-Michel monks were revered for their copying skills before the printing press became popular. Travel back in time with interactive games, films and unique documents to learn how parchments were made and how ink and pigments were prepared.

Chapelle Saint-Michel, Mortain © Alexandre Lamoureux - CDT50

Mortain region ... Rivers and waterfalls rush through the craggy region of Mortain. Climb to the top of rocky ridges for endless views of the countryside. Don’t miss the 20m high “Grande Cascade” waterfall, then venture a little further along the trail to see its little brother in a Waterfalls, Mortain © Anibas Photography - CDT50 deep gorge.

6 More informations on www.manche-tourism.com More informations on www.manche-tourism.com contacts for planning your stay Tourism offices: Cotentin (1) 1 www.cherbourgtourism.com Baie du Cotentin, DDay Landing beaches area (2) 2 www.ot-baieducotentin.fr/en Côte Ouest - Centre Manche (3) www.tourisme-cocm.fr 3 Coutances Tourisme, Portes du Cotentin (4) 5 4 www.tourisme-coutances.fr Saint-Lô Agglo (5) www.ot-saintloagglo.com 6 7 Granville, Terre et Mer (6) www.tourisme-granville-terre-mer.com/en 8 Villedieu Intercom, Vitrine des Métiers d’Arts (7) http://ot-villedieu.fr/index.htm?lang=en Mont Saint-Michel, Normandie (8) www.ot-montsaintmichel.com/index.htm?lang=en ?

Farm of 5 saisons, Flamanville © Thierry Houyel - CDT50

Accommodation Certified accommodation centres are listed bellow:

Youth Hostels – Accommodation Centers – Holiday Villages : www.laliguenormandie.org/en-normandie pep50.fr/nos-centres-de-sejours www.hifrance.org/auberge-de-jeunesse/cherbourg-octeville.html www.manchetourisme.com/centre-eugene-godey-a-barneville- carteret/vilnor050fs00012 www.manchetourisme.com/centre-elie-momboisse-a- portbail/vilnor050fs0001 www.manchetourisme.com/le-home-du-cotentin-a- agon-coutainville/vilnor050fs00011 www.hifrance.org/auberge-de-jeunesse/genets--baie- mont-st-michel.html

Hotels : www.hotel-sainte-mere.com www.kyriad.com/fr/hotels/kyriad-carentan

Gites and other types of accommodation : www.manche.fr/tatihou/hebergement-groupes-tatihou- normandie-50.aspx www.gites-de-france-manche.com/location-vacances- Gites-etape-sejour-a-Hemevez-Manche-50G4443.html Farm of 5 saisons, Flamanville www.cpiecotentin.com/accueil-des-groupes © Thierry Houyel - CDT50 centre-regional-nautisme-granville.fr/hebergement-groupes www.asev-canoe-kayak.com/base-de-loisirs.php For information : tour guides are available for your clients to help www.lamazure.com/classes.html them discover the most beautiful places in the department of la www.etoiledelamer.org/fr/accueil/logements Manche. Take advantage of their knowledge to discover towns, sites and major destinations in la Manche. Find all the places that are qualified to welcome groups: www.voyage-groupe-manche.fr/excursion-groupe www.manchetourisme.com/sortie-scolaire-journee

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about us...

Latitude Manche, Destination Marketing Agency, is responsible for your privileged contact: the department’s territorial marketing as well as promoting tourism . The service works to raise awareness of the tourism offers of la Paméla GARNIER Manche by informing you of all the accommodation, sites and Project Manager tourism attraction monuments, technical visits... It puts its knowledge of the area at Landline: 00.33 (0)2 33 05 90 79 your disposal and helps you to tailor the itineraries you prepare for E-mail; [email protected] trips to la Manche.

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Ce document est édité par: Latitude Manche, agence d’attractivité de la Manche - Maison du Département - 98, route de Candol - CS 73108 – 50008 SAINT-LÔ cedex (tél: 02 33 05 98 70 / courriel: manchetourisme@manche. fr) • Création : P. Baron Cochois pour le CDT50 • Crédits photographiques: Anibas Photography, Marc Lerouge, Thierry Houyel et Estelle Hertault pour le CDT50 • Marc Lerouge pour le PAT du Cotentin • X • Tous droits réservés • Ce document n’est pas contractuel et, malgré tout le soin apporté à sa réalisation, peut contenir des erreurs qui ne sauraient engager la responsabilité de Latitude Manche • Février 2018.