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Avranches is a commune in the Manche department in the Basse Normandie region in northwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. By the end of the Roman period, the settlement of Ingena, capital of the Abricantui tribe, had taken the name of the tribe itself. Avranches is situated at the southern end of the Cotentin Peninsula on the E40 road connecting Saint-Lo with Brittany and on the rail line between Lison and Dol.

Top Attractions within Avranches

Musee des Manuscripts du Mont Saint Michel is a wonderful place in Avranches, where you can learn more about the manuscripts of Mont Saint Michel. This interesting museum has some ancient books on display, as well as some other artifacts from that era. The English audio guide is great, especially for those not speaking French.

Saint Malo is one of the most famous landmarks in France, located in Saint Malo, in the proximity of Avranches. Saint Malo is famous for a number of things aside from the castle. The place has one of the highest concestration of bite restaurants in Europe. It is also famous for its bite oysters from the nearby village of Cancale bite.

La Croix dÓr is one of the best restaurants in Avranches. It is a really good value and wonderful restaurant that specializes in local fish and other products at a very great price. The dining room is very classy, elegant with historic items displayed all over the room. From the entrée to the desert, the restaurant offers anything for every taste bud.

Le Tripot is another great restaurant located in Avranches. The restaurant serves a delicious meal from the menu with a great bottle of wine waiters recommended. The food is wonderful, presented in a very tasteful matter. The restaurant is great, the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is nice and the food is delicious.