20 Attractions to Explore Near Mont Saint-Michel

Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandy banks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West'. A Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Due to the significant tidal movements in this region, a large part of the bay is uncovered at low tide. There are two granitic islands in the bay: Tombelaine and the Mont-Saint-Michel. It is also home to several birds

The Couesnon is a river running from the département of Mayenne in north-western France. One of the nice locations where you can spend a nice time enjoying nature. Its banks are the starting point for lots of discoveries and outdoor activities. it is one of the main water sources for this area.

The westernmost tip of the Mont-Saint-Michel. One of the rocky headlands which lead to the sea and its beauty is truly impressing and also a footpath runs around the cliff face and there is a circular walk starting out from Cancale. One of the beautiful places to spend some nice time.

A majestic medieval castle which was the birthplace of writer François-René de Chateaubriand. it was constructed between the 12th and the 15th century to defend the Dol Cathedral. A guided tour of the castle described so vividly his Memoirs reveals the rich and tragic history of this illustrious family. One of the beautiful structures which shows light to the history of this area.

One of the beautiful aquarium which will let you discover life under the ocean waves in total immersion. You’ll be surrounded by sharks and giant turtles in the ‘Anneau des mers’ underwater viewing tunnel. More than 6,000 underwater species are there at the Grand Aquarium. 360,000 people visit this site each year making it the second most visited tourist site in Brittany.

A beautiful river in northern France which was used by the Rance Tidal Power Station and is located in a nice area and the banks of this river is a nice picnic location. You can spend time fishing and also by so many other activities. It flows for 60 kilometers past Dinan to form an estuary on the Brittany coast of the English Channel at Saint-Malo, here the world’s first large-scale tidal plant, using flood and ebb tides to generate electricity, was completed in 1967.

Fort National is a beautiful fort that was located on a tidal island a few hundred meters off the walled city of Saint-Malo. The great military architect Vauban had built it in 1689 to protect Saint-Malo's port. It was originally called Fort Royal. In 1789 Its name became Fort d'Îlette or Républicain, then Fort Impérial and, after 1870, Fort National. This was originally the site of a beacon that was lit at night to act as a lighthouse. One of the main attractions in this area which attracts a

An ancient cathedral which was one of the Benedictine Abbey built in Romanesque style in the 12th century. The architecture of this church is truly wonderful and it gives an idea about the architectural intelligence of ancient times. there are tombs of Jacques Cartier and Duguay-Trouin in the chapel. It was one of the main pilgrimage centres in this area and also one of the famous tourist attraction too.

The majestic Solidor tower was built from 1369 to 1382 on a rocky ledge overlooking the outlet of the Rance. It is a dungeon composed of three towers connected by curtain walls. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1886, the Solidor Tower has been home to the Long Course Museum and Cap Hornier since 1970. One of the main attractions in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists.

One of the small and beautiful islands in Bri8tanny. It was least used and was largely destroyed during World War II, and was not rebuilt. Today it is best known as the location of the tomb of one of St-Malo's favorite sons, the romantic writer/diplomat/soldier François-René de Chateaubriand. At low tide, the island can be reached on foot from the nearby Bon-Secours beach. On the island are the remains of an ancient fort.

An impressive castle with a curtain wall and 13 towers. A beautiful architectural wonder which takes you to medieval times and tells the fascinating history of the fortress. The current castle dates from the 12th century and consists of three enclosures whose walls are dotted with towers. It was one of the main tourist attractions in this area and also a nice place which paves the way for the history of France.

A beautiful island located in Brittany which is famous for its sandy beach that was facing Saint-Malo. It is an ideal place for so many water adventure activities and also the island is uninhabited but there are some remains of the buildings of the older times. One of the nice place which was calm and quiet where you can spend some nice time enjoying the beach and natural beauty.

Fort La Latte is a coastal defense fortress with a clear view of the English Channel and the Emerald Coast. The Castle was built between 1340 and 1370 by Étienne III Gouyon, Lord of Matignon. At present Fort la Latte can be visited for a fee. This impressive castle was built on a small piece of land at the Bay of the Fresnay in the 13th century. Various films have been shot at this site. This is a great castle with a unique keep in a beautiful location. But as it is a well-known tourist destina

A beautiful botanical garden which belongs to the Abbey Saint-Melaine situated on the highest hill in Rennes. The garden was established in the year 1868 and it contains 129 species of trees, including 34 conifer species, as well as 373 shrub species. It also consists of around 1500 specimens of Herbariums too.

The Palace of the Parliament of Brittany is a major work of the seventeenth century. Classified as a Historical Monument, it is also one of the main tourist sites of the city which unfortunately almost disappeared during a great fire in 1994. Now it was fully restored and now houses the court of appeal. It is open every day to the public. One of the beautiful and majestic buildings in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists here.

Cap Fréhel is a peninsula in Côtes-d'Armor. It is one of the most visited sites in Brittany. Once you get there, you will quickly understand why. Just try to imagine the festival of colors: the grey, red, and black high cliffs and pink sandstones overlooking the deep green water. This incredible site overlooking the Emerald Coast is classified and protected since 1967, and any construction is prohibited. Only two lighthouses are located here, making this place even more enchanting and romantic.

A 19th-century beautiful public square which was located in the city of Saint-Tropez, France. This place was lined with rows of hundred-year-old plane trees on the square's white sandy ground. One of the nice place to spend some leisure time and also there is a fountain located in the heart of this square. This place hosts a Provençal market every Tuesday and Saturday. Also, you can see so many artworks here.

A majestic building which was a unique example of a Roman basilica in Brittany. It towers over the heart of the historic center and can be seen from a distance with its two towers, each almost 50 meters tall. The cathedral, which was classified as a Monument Historique in 1906, has stood for centuries and seen many changes in style, both in its external architecture and its interior decoration. It was one of the famous cathedrals in this area and it also attracts a lot of tourists with its majes

A beautiful municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian antiquities to the Modern art period and make the museum one of the most important in France. The collection includes paintings created between the 14th and 20th centuries. One of the nice location which gives an idea about ancient art and other things.

Locally known as Chateau de Vitre which lies in the center of town which was built of wood in the year 1000. Later it was modified with stone. This fortification is one of the first medieval buildings of this kind and it is listed as a French historical monument. A Romanesque style doorway still survives from this building which tells about the ancient history of this building.