Can anyone recommend charming/interesting towns or spots worth a little time, perhaps including lunch, for an upcoming drive from Bayeux to Mont Saint-Michel? Either along the coast or inland would be fine. We realize it's a short journey. Looking to maximize our time in this beautiful part of France. Thanks! - Alan in Arlington VA
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Somewhere out there
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Villedieu les Poeles is a pleasant stop. A number of nice places to eat. I’ve been to L’Bistrot Union for a couple of lunches.
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Long Beach, Ca, usa
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I second Villedieu-les-Poelles.
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USA
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The Michelin Green Guide to Normandy will list just about every town in the region along with a description of what a tourist might want to see in them. It has maps and suggested driving routes as well.
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IJzendijke, The Netherlands
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Château de Balleroy halfway between Bayeux and St-Lo. I have only walked through the garden, so no idea about it's interior. Visited the little balloon museum at the entrance too, not outstanding but interesting enough popping in.
The huge fortress of Fougères is to my opinion worth a detour. Nice view from the public garden adjacent to the church on top of a hill.
In Avranches there are a few spots near the church overlooking the bay with Le Mont-Saint-Michel at the horizon. Nice views following D43 through Courtils and further D275 to MSM.