Is it still necessary to present the 2nd most famous monument of France ? Only at 1 hour from La Dame du Lac by car, SAINT-MICHAEL'S MOUNT is a must-see of lower Normandy. Beyond the Mount, the bay that surrounds it is a natural marvel between earth, see and river. On the way to the Mount, you will ba able to visit ALLIGATOR BAY, a zoo of 10 000m², entirely dedicated to all the reptiles of the world.
County town of lower Normandy and a city with a rich past, you will find at Caen many things to see. The famous memorial of Caen, which describe, among other things, the events of World War II, the Abbey of St-Etienne, as well as many museums, expositions, and also pubs, restaurants, commerces, etc. You should take a day to see it all.
The normand shore is know across the world, for having been the theater of the invasion of Normandy in 1944. It is today a giant musueum dedicated to the memory of this chapter of history. The many memorials along the coast are valued by history hobbyists and tourists. But the normand shore it's also number of beaches and seaside resorts, to enjoy a day by the sea ! Visit Deauville, with its beach where greats movie stars have walked, and its casino. OR discover the charm of Cabourg, a small but very valued seaside resort.
A natural piece of jewelry, the swiss Normandy, fills all the passionate of nature and sport with wonder. You will enjoy this country in many ways, as much on the ground as along the water. Discover the curiositues that are the Rock of Oëtre and Mount Pinçon, wich culminate at 362m.
Ancient fortified city, Argentan is renowned for its lace workshops. Several monuments should be visited, like la Maison des dentelles, le Château des Ducs, the Marguerite's tower and the Dunjeon, only remains of the old fortifications, as well as the churchs of Saint-Martin and Saint-Germain.
Fondly called "Versailles for horses", Le Pin National Stud, located near of Argentan, is one of the jewels of the national stud farms is without doubt the most majestic of the many studs farms in the department of Orne, the country of horses. Le Pin National Stud is open to tourists who would like to visit these prestigious stables, and discover this monument founded in 1715 at the request of Louis XIV, which stretches over 1000 ha of greenery.
Lower Normandy obviously offers many more things to see an do, do not hesitate to request guidance from your hosts.
