Saint-Martin-des-Champs

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Saint-Martin-des-Champs is a former commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the commune Avranches. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.2 thous. (2019)Area: 2.51 mi²Coordinates: 48°40'13"N, 1°19'48"W

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Saint-Martin-des-Champs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Avranches, Poilley, Avranches Cathedral, Municipal Tourist Office.

1.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Château d'Avranches, Avranches
40 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.
3.7 miS
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Poilley
96 min walk • Poilley is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
2.1 miNW
Church
Avranches Cathedral, Avranches
53 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.
1.9 miNW
48°41'15"N • 1°21'47"W
Municipal Tourist Office, Avranches
49 min walk • Visitor center, Tourist information, Museum
2.3 miN
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Ponts
60 min walk • Ponts is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France.
1.8 miNW
Church
Église Notre-Dame des Champs, Avranches
46 min walk • The Notre-Dame-des-Champs church is a Catholic church located in Avranches in France.
3.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Château des Montgomery, Ducey
97 min walk • The Montgommery castle is a former residence, rebuilt in the 17th century, which stands on the delegated commune of Ducey within the new commune of Ducey-Les Chéris in the department of Manche, in the region of Normandy.
1.2 miW
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Le Val-Saint-Père
32 min walk • Le Val-Saint-Père is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in northwestern France.
4.8 miSW
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Courtils
122 min walk • One of the main attractions in Courtils is, of course, the majestic Mont Saint-Michel. This stunning island commune is home to a medieval abbey and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding bay. Visitors can wander through the narrow, cobblestone streets, explore...
1.6 miSW
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Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme
42 min walk • Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
5.1 miW
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Vains
130 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Vains is the stunning Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site situated just a short distance away. This iconic island commune is famous for its breathtaking medieval architecture and is a must-see for history enthusiasts...