Coutances Cathedral : A true flowering of gothic architecture (13th century). The cathedral crowned by its lofty lantern tower also has substantial parts of the original norman building.

Le jardin des plantes (Coutances) is one of the oldest gardens in Normandy. It is a harmonious marriage of French symmetry, English copse planting, and Italian terraces. Classical music is played through the lamp lit gardens in summer evenings.

The Chateau at Gratot : a moated, fortified manor house and castle where tradition tells that the lord of Argouges married a fairy, with tragic consequences. The fairy tower is one of 4 large towers which remain from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Agon Point : the point and its 18th century lighthouse provide an exceptional vista of the haven of Regnéville. Classified as a protected natural zone since 1989, the estuary is partly enclosed by moving sand dunes. The area should be explored on foot.

Pirou Chateau is one of the oldest in Normandy, and is surrounded by 2 moats. It can be visited during the season and includes an embroidery telling the incredible story of the conquest of Sicily by its owners, the norman lords of Hauteville.

The Garden of the Manor of Argences : connected by living arbours of yew , these gardens offer a great variety of moods thanks to the choice of planting.
www.jardins-argences.com

Granville : A town with a real maritime history, a working port and a marina. Walk on the quaysides and take in the atmosphere. You can also visit the Old Granville museum, the Richard Anacréon museum of modern art, the Christian Dior house, museum and restored gardens overlooking the sea and the archipelago of the Chausey islands.
www.musee-dior-granville.com

Champrépus Zoo Park : converts the countryside into live theatre in which the actors are the 50 species of wild animals, including the giraffes which have recently arrived here.
www.zoo-champrepus.com

Saint-lô Stud : is a wonderful group of 19th century buildings housing 100 stallions of 7 different breeds. Guided visits during the season, including demonstrations of driving horses.
www.haras-nationaux.fr

The Cotentin and Bessin Marshlands Regional Park : guided visits of the bird reserve by boat.
www.parc-cotentin-bessin.fr

Villedieu les poêles is the 'copper town' with a history linked to the crusades. You will find the bell foundry, copper workshops , and the 'maison d'etain' (tin museum).

The 'Scriptorial d'Avranches' (Avranches manuscript museum) where you can see the priceless collection of manuscripts from Mont St Michel.
www.ville-avranches.fr

Mont-Saint-Michel : The wonder of the West, famous throughout the world for its unique site, its architectural beauty, and is one of the most important monuments in France. The abbey is a superb collection of buildings dating from the Middle Ages.
www.monum.fr

Cap de la Hague and its stunning land and seascapes :

Port Racine : The smallest port in France

Jacques Prévert's house

L’île de Tatihou : an exceptional place where you find a magical mix of history, heritage and protected natural beauty.

The landing beaches (June 1944) : where these recent historical events took place which so affected our region.
www.normandiememoire.com

Saint-Malo : stunningly sited city built inside its defensive ramparts, with a long history of exploration and privateering. Jewel of the cote d'Emereaude.