Flers
While Flers itself is undoubtedly a fascinating place to spend some time, if you really want to make the most of your visit to France, it’s a good idea to also consider venturing a little further afield.
St Malo
These days St Malo greets holidaymakers with genuine warmth and friendliness. But years ago visitors may well have found themselves facing cannon balls and cutlasses instead. As a former pirate stronghold, this ancient walled city has a stirring history of battles and swashbuckling adventure, and reminders of this past are everywhere.
You could spend all day discovering the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets around this compact old quarter, and still feel that you’ve barely scratched the surface. Open air markets blend easily with a multitude of pavement cafes and restaurants.
St malo is not all history and tradition. It’s also a thriving resort that boasts a superb sandy beach, a first class theatre. and a fine Casino. Jump aboard the Little train of St Malo and you can enjoy a guided tour of the city.
Mont Saint Michel
The Abbey of Mont-St-Michel is perched precariously on a 264-foot high rocky islet connected to the mainland by a causeway. Surrounded by over half a mile of massive walls and reached by a steep climb up winding streets, it remains one of the greatest sightseeing attractions in Europe. The Mont-St.Michel is also known for its tides, the highest on the continent, which race towards the isle at the speed of "galloping horses".
Dinard
Directly opposite St malo on the other side of the River Rance is the elegant resort of Dinard, often referred to as the “Nice of the north”. It’s easy to see why. Magnificent beaches and and promenades, a fine casino, and the second oldest golf course in France (1856) all help to give Dinard a truly stylish feel, and thanks to a curious micro climate, the weather can be very warm at any time of year.
Bagnoles de L'Orne
The premier spa resort known throughout France for the treatment of circulation problems. The complex includes a lake, parkland, sports complex and casino all surrounded by 7,000 hectares of forest. The theme of the town festival being 'Land of Lancelot of the lake'.
Bayeux
A city proud of its ancient religious heritage and its many old houses and mansions, built between the 15th and 18th centuries. Sights include the famous Bayeux tapestry embroidered by Queen Matilda in the 11th century, Cathedral of Notre-Dame, museum of the battle of Normandy, summer music festival and fine arts museum .
