Bretteville-sur-Ay

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Bretteville-sur-Ay is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~380 pplArea: 3.76 mi²Coordinates: 49°15'36"N, 1°37'59"W

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Bretteville-sur-Ay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ruines de l'ancien château, Mont de Doville, Abbaye Bénédictine, War Memorial.

4.6 miNE
Ruins
Ruines de l'ancien château, La Haye-du-Puits
118 min walk • The castle of La Haye-du-Puits is an ancient fortified castle, from the 11th and 12th centuries, built on a motte, whose ruins stand on the delegated municipality of La Haye-du-Puits within the new municipality of La Haye in the Manche department...
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont de Doville
142 min walk • Mount Doville is a mountain of the Armorican Massif. It is located in the department of Manche, in the commune of Doville. It culminates at 129 m of altitude. The American soldiers defeated German positions there between July 3 and 10, 1944 during...
5.3 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Monastery
Abbaye Bénédictine, Lessay
135 min walk • The Abbey of the Holy Trinity is an 11th century Romanesque Benedictine Abbey church located in Lessay, Manche, France, then in Normandy. The abbey is one of the most important Norman Romanesque churches, and, along with Durham Cathedral, one of the first examples use of the rib vault to cover the choir in about 1098.
5.9 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Portbail
152 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2.2 miS
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Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
57 min walk • Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. It is located at the mouth of the river Ay.
4.8 miSE
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Créances
122 min walk • Créances is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
5.4 miN
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Saint-Lô-d'Ourville
138 min walk • The breathtaking landscapes of Saint-Lô-d'Ourville are a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The rugged cliffs and pristine beaches provide the perfect setting for leisurely strolls and picnics, while the crystal-clear waters offer ample opportunities...