Our Local Areas of interest

Historic Hambye Abbey

We have kept our suggestions to our locality to provide you with a snapshot of what you can enjoy around us.  There are many diverse places to for you to visit in Normandy, which cater for all interests and ages.  

If you are tempted to prolong your holiday stay with us, we can provide you with further details of what's on as we are pleased to offer our guests an extensive range of up to date publicity of the tourist attractions and ongoing events in La Manche, and Normandy as a whole.  

 Shore view of Mont St. Michel

  Alternatively, if you prefer to leave the car and explore our local area, there are plenty of green lanes for walks, horse riding and off road cycling. 

 Cows grazing at the back of "Flowerpots" in L'Oraille

From L'Oraille and down the hill to the village of Le Mesnil Garnier you will find our local shop which combines an epecerie, bar and tabac, called the "M.G Bar."  You can find most things here, so stop and pick up your provisions for the day, have a café au lait or maybe something stronger! 

Whatever your needs you will be assured of a warm welcome.

 The Local French Markets  

 Gavray ~

This is one of the towns nearest to us. 

On a Wednesday, visit the cattle and (in season) the poultry market.  

For the main sale of seasonal fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, fish, cream, creme fraiche, honey and locally produced goats cheese, visit the bustling town early on Saturday morning. In Autumn after the apples have fallen, its time for cider making...sample some of the local vintages at the market.

Or, maybe enjoy a traditional "saucisses et frites" cooked on an open air grill, or perhaps sit and watch the world go by outside one of the bars and restaurants which can be found along the main street .

 Villedieu les Poêles ~

On Tuesday mornings, take a trip to Villedieu market which is about 7kms away from us.

For visitors to the area, there is plenty of parking, but we suggest that you get there early as the main road through the town has restricted access until after lunch.

It is a slightly bigger market offering an array of local produce, fresh fish, vegetables, honey, charcuterie, cheese, flowers, clothes and table wares.

If you want to stay longer, then perhaps take a visit to the many enticing copper shops or a tour around the famous Bell Foundry. After browsing, stop and have coffee or lunch in one of the many welcoming bars and restaurants that can be found on either the main street, or tucked away in the cobbled courtyards that run alongside. 

One of the many quaint courtyards in Villedieu		Through the keyhole!

Coastline Interest

Granville ~

Seaside resort, famous for its busy fishing port and Marina and Casino!

For seafood fans, an excellent venue for sampling the freshly caught local produce. For those who prefer shopping, or just browsing, there are some beautiful shops with plenty of choice to treat yourself or for gifts to take home.

St. Martin de Brehal ~

One of the many gorgeous sandy beaches within an easy reach of us, that stretches as far as the eye can see.  

Ideal for those summer picnics, or a bracing stroll in the latter months of the year, St. Martin is a safe, clean beach, and home to the famous mussel beds which can be seen at low tide. There is plenty of parking, and a few cafes and restaurants dotted about. Its a favourite for us and all our friends and visitors.

For the Children ~

Locally, we have the Zoo at Champrepus which is just one of the many attractions to entertain the children in our area. 

Just a 10 minute drive away, it provides a fun day out, with plenty of animals to see. Constantly updated, this popular park is a favourite venue for visitors and loved by the locals.