Tourism in Saint Hilaire du Harcouët

Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët is situated in the south of Normandy, near to Mont-Saint-Michel. Take advantage of your stay at the Brit Hotel Le Cygne to discover the region’s numerous tourist attractions.

Mont-Saint-Michel

Situated around 40 minutes from the hotel, it is a must-see site in the region. Discover this tourist marvel, often the subject of disputes between Normans and Bretons! Mont-Saint-Michel figures among the most-visited French tourist sites, with around 2.5 million tourists each year. It is visited for the beauty of its architecture, its typical streets, its Abbey and the splendid views it offers over the Bay. ‘The Couesnon in its genius placed the Mont in Normandy’ - Norman saying. ‘The Couesnon in its madness placed the Mont in Normandy’ - Breton saying

La Verrière Museum

This museum, situated in an old monastery in Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët, hosts exhibitions and entertainment throughout the year.

The Ange Michel theme park

Numerous attractions are worth visiting in this park, situated only a few kilometres from the hotel. For example, thrill seekers can try out the Flash Tower and its 40 metre drop!

Find other attractions such as Aquasplash, or La Déferlante, or more classic activities such as go-karting, Laser Game or mini-golf.

Villedieu-les-Poêles

The town of Villedieu-les-Poêles is especially renowned for its bell foundry. Discover this building, constructed in 1865, and learn more about the production of such a unique object.

Savigny-le-Vieux

Do you love history?Old stone buildings? Go to the village of Savigny-le-Vieux, situated only 10 minutes from the hotel, and admire the beautiful ruins of its Abbey.

Other tourist sites to discover in Normandy: Coutances Cathedral, the Nez de Jobourg, the Landing Beaches, the Caen War Memorial, the port of Honfleur...

Activities

Several possible activities are on offer to you during your stay in the Brit Hotel Le Cygne.

For example, you can choose to walk amongst the surrounding nature and make the most of the clean country air. The ponds of the Priory also invite rest and recuperation.

Would you prefer to discover some local products? Go for example to the Manor of the Coquerel for a local alcohols tasting session (Calvados, cider...)

Eager for thrills and life experiences? Then head to the Souleuvre Viaduct where different sensational activities are on offer: bungee jumping, giant swing, zip wire.

Fine food

Make the most of your stay to discover Norman cuisine! As well as cider and Calvados, Normandy offers quality local produce such as camembert, Vire andouille sausage, Valognes Ham or Isigny crème fraîche.

Of course, it is also a land of seafood: whelk, prawns, scallops, mussels...
'Nature has foresight: it put apples in Normandy knowing that here they drink the most cider’ - Henri Monnier

Don’t wait any longer, book your room in the Brit Hotel Le Cygne and come to discover Normandy, this region of so many charms!