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Discover Normandy

From the extraordinary Mont-Saint-Michel to Normandy's coastline, markets and historic villages, discover our favourite places, experiences and ideas for making the most of your stay at Le Manoir Ducey.

Games room with a billiard table at Le Manoir Ducey
Autumn escapes

Rainy days near the Mont-Saint-Michel: an autumn guide

A wet forecast need not mean a wasted day. Make autumn in Normandy easier with one worthwhile outing, a proper lunch and an inviting place to return to.

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The River Sélune and the old stone bridge at Ducey-les-Chéris in Normandy
Normandy · Village guide

Ducey-les-Chéris: A Beautiful Normandy Village Near Mont-Saint-Michel

A small town on the Sélune, twenty minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel, where you can still buy your bread on foot. Our guide to Ducey and what to do while you are here.

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Le Manoir Ducey and its private swimming pool near Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy
Mont-Saint-Michel · Group stays

Where to Stay Near Mont-Saint-Michel for Large Groups

Hotels work for couples. For fifteen or twenty people, an entire property in the Normandy countryside changes the holiday entirely — here is what to look for.

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The Mont-Saint-Michel rising from its bay in Normandy
Explore Normandy · Itineraries

The Perfect 3-Day Mont-Saint-Michel & Normandy Itinerary

Three unhurried days: the abbey and its bay, the coast at Granville, a Normandy market — and afternoons back at the manor.

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Guests gathered for an apéritif beside the swimming pool in the garden at Le Manoir Ducey
Group stays · Family

Planning a Family Reunion or Group Holiday in Normandy

Fifteen or twenty people, three generations, one house. How to plan a Normandy gathering that everybody actually enjoys.

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An entire 18th-century manor, 20 minutes from the Mont-Saint-Michel

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