Ideally suited for safe sandy beaches, walking, cycling, bird watching, fishing, golfing, sight seeing and much
much more. Some places of interest are listed below:-
St.Lo. (10 mins) has many shops, cafes and fine restaurants to suit all tastes
and pockets. St.Lo. paid a heavy price for the liberation of France (June-July 1944) with 95% of
the town being destroyed. You can still see and walk around the castle walls and gardens. Famous
also for their Horse breeding (National Stud), displays are performed at the stud to visitors during
the summer months. The local Saturday market is well worth visiting, if only to taste some of the local
produce, especially the cheeses.
D-Day Landing Beaches, St. Mere Eglise, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno are all within
easy reach and are between 30 minutes and 50 minutes drive away. There are many museums to visit along the
coastline, where discounts are given when visiting one or more museums.
Bayeux (40 mins) home of the fanmous tapestry that depicts the Norman conquest. With its
medievel streets, cathedral, galleries and museums, as well as shops, nice cafes and restaurants, Bayeux is
well worth a visit.
Mont. St. Michel (1 hour) the Benedictine Abbey dates back to around the year 500, and is
visited by thousands of people every year from all around the world, who visit to pay pilgrimage.
Granville (45 mins) excellent beaches, links golf course, good restaurants and shops. Daily
ferries to the Island of Jersey and Guernsey (1 hour).
For the children, we are within easy reach of
safe sandy beaches, zoos, alligator park, miniature railway, city of the
sea, swimming pools, and so much more.......
Paris - why not have a day out in the romantic capital of France? Easily accessible by road
(3 hours approx) or train (2 1/2 hours) from the station 15 minutes away.
The standard of roads in France are excellent making driving and cycling more enjoyable.
Golf - There are several first class golf courses suitable for low or high handicap golfers.
| Omaha Beach G.C | | 27 hole | (45 mins) |
| Granville G.C | | 27 hole | (45 mins) |
| Coutainville G.C | | 18 hole | (30 mins) |
| Caen G.C | | 18 hole | (50 mins) |
| Manche G.C | | 9 hole | (5 mins) |
| Vire G.C | | 9 hole | (40 mins) |
On request, we can reserve tee times for you as well as pre book golf buggies. Why not let us organise your golfing
break for you ? Any information on these golf courses including prices can be forwarded to you on request.