The Guidebook
Food scene
Highly acclaimed restaurant for fine dining. There is a very reasonably priced lunch menu but generally speaking it's quite expensive in the evening.
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Le Moulin de Jean
La LandeHighly acclaimed restaurant for fine dining. There is a very reasonably priced lunch menu but generally speaking it's quite expensive in the evening.
Le Cécilia
2 Pl. Georges EsnoufJust up the road from us. A 5 course meal plus wine for under 15 euros. Can't be wrong!
Le Napoli
17 Place Georges EsnoufIn Sainte Cecile, just up the road. Bar/Tabac, Epicerie and take away pizzeria.
Sightseeing
Normally a 'must see venue' for all visitors. I have been here 100's of times and I recommend getting off the central tourist street and exploring the back alleys and ramparts. Expensive to eat here and not particularly good. Take a picnic or grab a crepe.
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I-Abbey yeMont Saint-Michel
Normally a 'must see venue' for all visitors. I have been here 100's of times and I recommend getting off the central tourist street and exploring the back alleys and ramparts. Expensive to eat here and not particularly good. Take a picnic or grab a crepe.
An ancient working bell foundry in Villedieu les Poeles. They made the bells for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. We saw them making them. A magical experience. Guided tours.
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Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
10 Rue du Pont ChignonAn ancient working bell foundry in Villedieu les Poeles. They made the bells for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. We saw them making them. A magical experience. Guided tours.
Fun for adults and kids.
A cool place to let off some steam. Slippery when wet!
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Karting / Paintball / Circuit Park
Le ParcA cool place to let off some steam. Slippery when wet!
Indoor karting, laser gaming and other stuff suitable for all age groups. Best to book first.
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Event Park
34 AubignyIndoor karting, laser gaming and other stuff suitable for all age groups. Best to book first.
Bowling, laser gaming, restaurant. Not far from the beach so if the weather takes a turn for the worst, here's your answer.
boules et billes
511 Rue du ConillotBowling, laser gaming, restaurant. Not far from the beach so if the weather takes a turn for the worst, here's your answer.
Bungie jumping, if you dare. Zip wire, if you dare. Slalom, if you dare. The Architect was Gustave Eiffel. A great place to watch people do crazy things while you have a picnic!
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Iviaduct yeSouleuvre
Le BosqBungie jumping, if you dare. Zip wire, if you dare. Slalom, if you dare. The Architect was Gustave Eiffel. A great place to watch people do crazy things while you have a picnic!
City/town information
Donville-les-Bains
Great clean beaches with onsite eateries. Our favourite.
Medieval town . Lots to see. Lots of restaurants. Lots of bars.
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Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny
Medieval town . Lots to see. Lots of restaurants. Lots of bars.
WW2
Poignant reminder of WW2. A big place to explore.
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I-Yuta Beach Landing Museum
La MadeleinePoignant reminder of WW2. A big place to explore.
An American paratrooper famously got entangled on the church spire here during the D Day landings.
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Sainte-Mère-Église
An American paratrooper famously got entangled on the church spire here during the D Day landings.