Top Things to do in Manche
What to do and see in Manche, Normandy: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Manche, France including Chemins de la Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, Cidrerie Le Pere Mahieu, A Gambettes en Baie, Nez de Jobourg, Normandy Jeep Tours, Baie d'Ecalgrain, Chateau Fort de Pirou, Didier Lavadoux Tours, Le Moulin de Moidrey, Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches.
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1. 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.
2. Cidrerie Le Pere Mahieu
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Le Père Mahieu is a traditional cider farm, located near from Les Pieux, on the road linking Barneville-Carteret to Cherbourg. For optimum quality, our orchards are conducted in organic agriculture. The guided visit is free (for individuals). You will lead the press of th 30's, the aging cellar of Calvados and alambic, to finish by a free tasting or our products : apple juice, cider, pommeau, cider vinegar, Calvados. You can see the orchard located about 500m by foot or car.
3. A Gambettes en Baie
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Welcome in the most beautiful bay in the world! Crossing the bay of mount saint-michel is an incredible experience.Along this trip, you will discover wonderful landscapes : open water, sand dunes, saltwater meadows, marshes,…Hiking will leave you light-headed from the the bracing sea air & feel the natural world that surrounds you.I am a nature guide and will present this constantly changing area. All year round, activities are organised for adults, children, amateurs ans enthusiasts
4. Nez de Jobourg
5. Normandy Jeep Tours
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5.0 based on 229 reviews
Enjoy the unforgettable experience of a guided tour in an authentic 1944 WW2 Willys Jeep, you will visit the Utah Beach landing beach, drop and landing zones of the 101st and 82nd Divisions and cross the main historic places of D-day; Sainte Mere Eglise, Sainte Marie du Mont, La Fiere, Angoville au Plain, Hiesville,Ravenoville etc.Your driver speaks fluently English. Open all year long, on request the Jeep is heated and equiped with a winter canvas kit including rear curtains & canvas front doors.
6. Baie d'Ecalgrain
7. Chateau Fort de Pirou
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4.5 based on 213 reviews
UNE FORTERESSE IMPRENABLE ! Chef d’oeuvre d’architecture militaire médiévale, Pirou est l’un des plus anciens châteaux forts normands, parmi les mieux conservés grâce à la remarquable restauration initiée depuis 1966 par l’abbé Marcel LELÉGARD (1925-1994). Bâti au XIIe siècle sur un îlot artificiel entouré de trois douves et de cinq portes fortifiées, les portes défensives s’ouvrent sur un ensemble exceptionnel : la boulangerie, le pressoir, la chapelle, la salle des Plaids (avec la Tapisserie de Pirou), le vieux logis (salle des gardes, salle à manger, cuisines) et le chemin de ronde avec ses belles toitures de schiste. Laissez-vous enchanter par la fabuleuse légende des Oies de Pirou, immerger dans l’époque médiévale et découvrir neuf siècles d’histoire. Vos droits d’entrée contribuent à la préservation du château en soutenant la « Fondation Abbaye de La Lucerne d’Outremer », propriétaire, qui a en charge sa gestion, son entretien et sa restauration.
8. Didier Lavadoux Tours
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Didier LAVADOUX nature-guide with state diploma certifying compétences has been organizing crossing through mont saint MICHEL bay for 30 years Live nature in the most important europeans tides theaterSpecialist of this site Didier will share his passion with you.A unique moment an unforgettable moment
9. 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.
10. 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.
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