Explore Saint-jean-de-la-haize's hidden treasures

Fly over Mont Saint-Michel Bay on an ultralight trike or autogyro and explore its incredible scenery! FLY OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL BAY ON AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND EXPLORE ITS INCREDIBLE SCENERY! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its medieval architecture and ideal location in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe. In the company of an experienced guide, set off to discover this world-famous site. On an ultralight trike or autogyro, fly all the way around Mont Saint-Michel and take in the panoramic views of the bay and the cliffs of Champeaux. Discover the local flora and fauna and enjoy the adrenaline rush over this historical, cultural and natural site!

Take off on board an ultralight trike or autogyro and take in the breathtaking views over Mont Saint-Michel! TAKE OFF ON BOARD AN ULTRALIGHT TRIKE OR AUTOGYRO AND TAKE IN THE BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER MONT SAINT-MICHEL! Mont Saint-Michel, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises up in the heart of a vast bay invaded by the biggest tides in Europe and offers visitors some spectacular scenery. In the company of a qualified pilot, fly away for a tour of this renowned site! Take in the views of its medieval architecture, the area’s flora and fauna and the beautiful coastal scenery. This is an out-of-the-ordinary way of seeing the Wonder of the Western World!

4 bed B&B that can sleep up to 8 people

Located in the heart of the village of Pontmain, near to the basilica, its arboretum and a magnificent forest, your host Martine offers the comfortable and modern flat "Auprès de mon arbre" on the first and top floor of a local stone house. The 75 m2 flat can accommodate 2 to 3 people and includes: - a living room with a fitted kitchen, a dining room and a sitting area - a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed - bathroom with bath, separate toilet - laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam generator and hoover. Cleaning package compulsory for 3 nights or more. Third person supplement Travel cot available on request, and a safety gate. Pets not allowed.

Gite in Pontmain that can accomodate up to 4 people

This gite consists of a spacious living/dining room with a fully equipped open kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster). Two bedrooms with double beds and one bedroom with twin beds, a shower room, separate toilet. Basement with washing machine, dryer and a room that can be used as a playroom. Wifi. Garden with garden furniture and barbecue.

Come and learn the secrets of the Mont Saint-Michel manuscripts.. Step inside the Scriptorial… meet the monk copyists and discover the secrets of thousand-year-old manuscripts. From Egyptian papyrus to first printed books… sign up for a unique experience that will have you turning the pages of time.

The castle was built around 950 by “Onfroi Le Dane” on the remains of the old Roman site. A succession of enclosures and moats were added. From the keep at the heart of the various districts of Avranches, you can view the panorama over the Bay and the Sée valley.

A narrow, paved street leads to the courtyard of the house where Bergevin (a 19th century painter from Avranches) lived. Built in 1773, this house currently accommodates the town heritage department. The remarkable staircase of the paved courtyard leads to the top of the curtain wall, converted into a dungeon in the 19th century, which offers a magnificent panorama over the town roofs and the Mont Saint-Michel.

The main attraction of the Saint-Gervais Basilica is the famous Saint Aubert relic. It is the centre of an extensive display of fine metal work (relicaries, vessels and liturgical accessories), religious clothing and a collection of wooden and stone sculptures. Work will continue during 2011. The site is closed to the public.

The reputation of the Avranches Garden is largely based on its privileged location. This suspended lookout point between heaven and earth in which one takes the immense bay of Mont Saint-Michel with a single glance, inspired various 19th century writers among whom the most famous are Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo or Stendhal. In 2005, as part of the Grand site du Mont Saint-Michel operation, a vast rehabilitation project began. The landscape architects remodelled the park to give it back its vocation as a garden of plants by designing 12 different areas ranging from the garden of camelias, rhododendrons, to maples area975, including the cherry blossom meadow and the School of fruits. The garden is accessible to people with reduced mobility. With signage suitable to lovers of botany and youngsters alike, convivial space and playground, the visitor will find there a lively place for everyone.

Visit the artisanal production of Cara-Meuh! Located in the heart of the family farm, near the tip of Grouin du Sud. You will discover authentic products, made with organic milk from cows. Enjoy our explanations, the observation of the machines, an artistic exhibition, the milk museum, the animal park, the shop (local products) ... And the essential tasting of Cara-Meuh!

DISCOVER THE BAY AND ITS ECO-MUSEUM A meeting with nature’s World Heritage For thousands of years, man has lived in and used the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. This bay, with its extensive, continually changing landscape, holds an extraordinary biological richness. In its centre, three small rocks have emerged from its depths, dating from very ancient geological periods: the Mont, Tombelaine and Mont Dol. This unique area of land, in which bird, fish and marine mammal populations live with the strongest tides in the world, is listed as a “Major site in France” and has been classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. AN ECO-MUSEUM WHICH EXPLAINS MAN, NATURE AND LANDSCAPES Situated right on the edge of this vastness, the ‘Écomusée de la Baie” is an interpretive centre where you discover the workings of the Bay’s natural environment, the way man has used this very special area for centuries, and the evolution of its landscapes through the ages. PERMANENT EXHIBITION : PROTECTING THE BIOLOGICAL BALANCE(S) Part of the permanent exhibition helps to explain the evolution of the fauna and flora throughout the seasons as well as the characteristics of the different natural environments. Protecting these biological balances has become a major challenge in today’s society. But man also lives in this environment and has always made the most of its riches. In the past, salt was extracted by a unique process no longer used nowadays. In the salt-maker’s workshop you can re-discover this technique….and you even leave with a sachet of salt from the Bay! There is also fishing and shooting. Mussels and salt-marsh sheep are today’s gastronomic highlights of the Bay. All this is explained in the exhibition. PERMANENT EXHIBITION : THE BAY THROUGH THE AGES Do you know how old the rocks are that form the foundations of the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay? Why have seals today replaced mammoths? How has man transformed the Bay’s landscapes? This exhibition answers all these questions and helps us to understand more easily how the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay’s landscapes have changed over thousands of years. This area devoted to the evolution of the Bay’s landscapes is complimented by outdoor exhibits which explain these topics in a fun way. THE ‘ECOMUSEE DE LA BAIE’ : IT IS ALSO ABOUT CULTURE, EDUCATION AND TOURISM Every year, temporary exhibitions on the Bay’s history, landscapes or traditional professions are on show to visitors. A programme of educational activities for schools, activities for tourists (visitors) and even holding company seminars ensures everyone discovers the Bay’s richness in exceptional surroundings.

It was built by Gabriel II de Montgommery. His father, Gabriel Ist, was known as the “Regicide”. The castle was built at the beginning of the 17th century. The monumental staircase, the Itailian-style coffered ceiling of the small room, the French-style ceiling of the gilded room and the fireplaces carry fine and colourful decoration. New : presentation of a model.

Nestling at the heart of the Mont- Saint-Michel bay, La Ramade offers an enchanting stop between Normandy and Brittany. Behind the granite walls of this family house, you will discover comfortable and charming rooms. You will appreciate their cosy decor as well as the welcome of your hostess Véronique.

This charming address, ideal for 2 people, is in the medieval heart of Avranches. Nestled behind the municipal museum, it is perfectly located to take advantage of both the shops in the city center (less than 300m) and the picturesque old quarters. At the end of the lane, Square Thomas Becket is a haven of peace and offers an exceptional panorama of the bay! You can also discover the unique Scriptorial museum where the manuscripts of the Mont are kept. Formerly a painter's workshop, this room has been superbly rehabilitated into an apartment on 2 levels. Valuing both traditional materials (plaster, floor tiles) and more contemporary ones such as the beautiful metal staircase, Caroline has performed a real magic trick to offer in this quiet alley a real cozy nest for your holidays. She will be happy to advise you on your stay. It will still be necessary to have the courage to leave the large terrace upstairs facing south!