The area has an interesting historic heritage, including sites from the Second World War. The rolling landscape is beautiful and unspoiled, with open fields and forests, chestnut and apple trees. There are many picturesque towns in the area, and numerous châteaux, cathedrals and churches worth visiting.
Local sporting activities include golf, walking, kayaking, horse riding, tennis and cycling. There are lovely walks around the lake and through the woods of the nearby Forêt de Villecartier, as well as an assault course and boating. During July and August, artists hold exhibitions of their work in Bazouges la Pérouse. Sandy, safe beaches are just a short drive away. You can also take a boat trip from Granville to Chausey, an archipelago of unspoiled islands to the south of Jersey.
Nearby Mont St Michel is not to be missed, but you will also enjoy visiting the towns of Fougères, Ducey, Avranches, Villedieu les Poêles (for its copperwork), Mortain (for its panoramic views and waterfalls), Dol de Bretagne, Dinan (a beautiful inland river port), St Malo (particularly the old walled town and port), Vitré, etc.
This page was last modified on 14 March 2010