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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Manche, Normandy
Discover the best top things to do in Manche, France including La Chevre Rit, Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach, Sainte Mere Eglise, Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church, Le Moulin de Moidrey, Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches, Manoir de Brecourt, Chateau des Ravalet.
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1. La Chevre Rit
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel
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5.0 based on 345 reviews
Crossing the bay, walking barefoot on sand, water and mud, with an experienced guide, retracing the foot steps of the ancients pilgrims to Mont Saint-Michel. Along this walk you will discover a unique and ever changing landscape. Come to experienced an original way to reach Mont Saint-Michel. We suggest trips from 4 to 8 miles, for all the family, for adults and school groups...
Reviewed By Richard_in_Au
I took the 3 hour walk around Mont Saint Michel along the mudflats and across rivers and it was a good way to further experience the beauty of the island abbey. The tour was in french but I understood much of what was being said. As the tour ended, the tide came rushing in and watching that was an awesome sight as well.
3. Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel
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4.5 based on 14,053 reviews
The Benedictine Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most remarkable examples of mediaeval religious and military architecture and was one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites from the 8th to the 18th century.The Abbey comprises a superb ensemble of clerical buildings including the abbey church, the cloister, the refectory, the monks' ambulatory and the gardens of what has been known as the ""Merveille"" (Marvel) since the 12th century. In summer, the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel is best seen in all its splendour after sunset during the special “sons et lumières"" shows. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 2nd May to 31st August: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. > 1st September to 30th April: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 1 hr before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25 December. Admission fees: Adults : 9€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By F1750XYsharonl - Hobart, Australia
The Abbey at Mont Saint Michel is one of the most impressive locations I have visited in the 30 odd countries I have visited! The location and the history are fascinating and the quaint shops and restaurants make it a perfect place to visit on a (long) day trip from Paris by fast train. Exploring the abbey was one of the highlights of my trip and I highly recommend it to anyone although the stairs and steepness of the site may challenge some.
4. Musee du Debarquement Utah Beach
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4.5 based on 1,647 reviews
Located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin, the "Madeleine" beach went into history a Tuesday of June 1944. 75 years after, the Utah Beach Landing Museum invites you to walk along paths of our liberators.
Reviewed By DiggoryLondon
Probably the most impressive museum we visited during our tour of the five D Day beaches. From the museum it is only a 100 yard walk to the beach. Once again if you stand and overlook the beach you realise just how exposed the attacking force was especially with regard to cover from the terrain. There are plenty of monuments and viewing points to enable you to see the whole of the beach area. The museum was very impressive the presentation was excellent and it provided a great deal of information to support the exhibits. There is a completed B26 Marauder that l have never seen before which enhanced the visit. Entrance fee 8 Euros very reasonable. Would definitely return again.
5. Sainte Mere Eglise
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4.5 based on 729 reviews
Reviewed By andrewbJ2309CI
We visited sainte mere eglise on our battlefield tour..a wonderful little village with loads of history and character. The church is beautiful although numerous bullet and she'll damage to the exterior and some inside to..looking up to the spire you see the American parachutists steel hanging down on his caught parachute. The airborne museum is also a must see site..real Waco glider and DC3 are under cover and look great...lots of artefacts to see...visit the operation Neptune gallery it is amazing. Feel the vibration and sensation of being in a DC3 before jumping. Some lovely cafes and restaurants compliment the visit.
6. Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
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4.5 based on 875 reviews
Reviewed By 352pattyz - Sacramento, United States
The church is a must-see while touring the area. One of two stained glass windows depicts paratroopers on either side of the Virgin Mary. Another window shows Saint Michael, the patron saint of paratroopers, with inset shields of various Allied military units that fought in or near the village.
7. Le Moulin de Moidrey
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By JillPro - Cranston, United States
Built in 1806, this charming windmill later felt into disrepair but was fully renovated in 2003, and even made into a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It's now the only working mill in the region, which contains four other mills still in disrepair. A fascinating tour by the informative, witty, and multilingual miller explained the ins and outs of the simple but clever engineering design. End your tour buying a kilo bag of freshly milled wheat or rye flour--he's got several varieties, including flour specially milled for making pizza dough. Young children who aspire to be engineers will love seeing the working mechanisms on the second and third floors of the mill.
8. Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
In an authentic 19th Century workshop, discover nine centuries of tradition, from ageless methods to modern technology.
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
This isn't a museum, but a working foundry, so it's grimy, hot and space is tight. It's the real thing! The commented visit is interesting and well explained. It shows the whole production cycle of a bell, with the different techniques and materials used depending on the bell size and use. There is also a great selection of bells of various sizes to try out in the courtyard. I wouldn't want to live next door, because they are loud, but it is a lot of fun. This really was a great place to visit.
9. Manoir de Brecourt
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By damaiorano - Philadelphia, United States
The site where Lt. Winters and members of Easy Company took out 4 German 105s. To see this field and trenches brings to reality what these men did.
10. Chateau des Ravalet
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4.5 based on 315 reviews
