Manche

Normandy
Avranches showing a ruin and heritage elements

Popular cities in Manche

Avranches which includes a city
Avranches
Known for Excursions, Relaxing and Tours
Discover some of the best collections of well preserved manuscripts from the Middle Ages at the foot of this town’s famous islet mountain.

Reasons to visit

  • Château d'Avranches
  • St. Gervais Basilica
  • Place Patton
Le Mont-Saint-Michel which includes chateau or palace, heritage elements and a small town or village
Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Known for Islands, Historical and Tours
Marvel at this medieval town built on a rocky tidal island, with narrow alleys winding up to the monastery at its peak.

Reasons to visit

  • Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
  • Mont-Saint-Michel
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La Hague
Known for Dining, Sea and Marinas
La Hague awaits: its marina, natural setting, food, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Cape La Hague
  • Port Racine
On D-Day, John M.Steele, one of the mortar platoon of the 505 PIR of the US 82nd Airborne had his chute snag on the church tower as he descended. Here he hung during the battle, watching helplessly as his colleagues fought below. This scene was famously reenacted in the film "The Longest Day", and a manequin now hangs from the church in Ste Mere Eglise depicting the event (do you see him?)
Sainte-Mere-Eglise
Known for Beaches, Small town and Ferries and boats
Get away to quaint Sainte-Mere-Eglise! Enjoy the bars, beaches, and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Sainte-Mere-Eglise Church
  • Airborne Museum
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Known for Ferries and boats, Ports and Museums
Love museums, musicals, and gardens? Get away to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin!

Reasons to visit

  • La Cité de la Mer
Granville
Granville
Known for Marinas, Casinos and Museums
Granville is calling! Discover its casinos, marina, gardens, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Granville Lighthouse