Genêts

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Genêts is a commune in the department of Manche, in northwestern France. It was the port of the oppidum Ingena, the main settlement of the Abrincatui. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~440 pplArea: 2.66 mi²Coordinates: 48°41'6"N, 1°28'32"W

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Genêts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, Chapelle Notre-Dame Sous Terre, Château d'Avranches.

3.8 miSW
Monastery, Carolingian architecture
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, Mont Saint-Michel
96 min walk • Perched upon a rocky islet in Normandy, France, the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey is a breathtaking vision that seems to rise from the sea. This remarkable medieval structure, dating back to the 8th century, is a testament to human ingenuity and has been a major pilgrimage...
3.8 miSW
Museum
Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, Mont Saint-Michel
98 min walk • Mont-Saint-Michel Bay, cradling the iconic island commune of Mont Saint-Michel, is a natural wonder that seamlessly blends historical grandeur with breathtaking landscapes. Situated in Normandy, France, this bay is renowned for having some of the strongest tidal waves...
3.8 miSW
Church
Chapelle Notre-Dame Sous Terre, Mont Saint-Michel
96 min walk • The Saint-Aubert chapel is a Catholic chapel located in Mont-Saint-Michel, France.
5.2 miE
Forts and castles
Château d'Avranches, Avranches
134 min walk • The Château d'Avranches was a castle in Avranches, Manche, France. A castle has existed at Avranches since the 10th century. It was besieged by Francis I, Duke of Brittany, and Arthur de Richemont, with the English garrison surrendering on 12 May 1450. All that remains of it is a portion of the ramparts.
4.9 miE
Church
Avranches Cathedral, Avranches
125 min walk • Avranches Cathedral was once a Roman Catholic cathedral in Avranches in Normandy. The seat of the Bishop of Avranches, it was a Gothic construction, notable as the place of the penance of Henry II of England in 1172 for the murder of Thomas Becket.
3.7 miSW
48°38'10"N • 1°30'36"W
Archéoscope, Mont Saint-Michel
95 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.8 miS
Cemetery
Mausolée du Mont-d'-Huisnes, Huisnes-sur-Mer
124 min walk • Mont-de-Huisnes German war cemetery is a military war grave mausoleum, located 1 km north of Huisnes-sur-Mer and a few kilometres southwest of Avranches, France.
5.1 miE
48°41'15"N • 1°21'47"W
Municipal Tourist Office, Avranches
131 min walk • Visitor center, Tourist information, Museum
5.1 miE
Church
Église Notre-Dame des Champs, Avranches
131 min walk • The Notre-Dame-des-Champs church is a Catholic church located in Avranches in France.
3.6 miNW
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
92 min walk • The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church is a Catholic church located in Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, France.
2.2 miN
Church
St. Médard Church, Dragey-Ronthon
56 min walk • The Saint-Médard church is a Catholic church located in Dragey-Ronthon in France.