We take care of you!

Lying on the ground flat on my back on the sand, hat over my eyes, arms outstretched in a cross, I stayed for a great hour and a half warming my rag in the sun doing the lizard. When I lifted my head, the shore had disappeared. The tide had almost suddenly returned to cover it. And the boats, which had been motionless for a while, were now rising again and getting back afloat.
Gustave Flaubert, Par les champs et par les grèves.

A “retreat” destination before its time

Listening to your body and mind, taking it easy, indulging yourself and respecting your well-being – these are not so recent concepts!
The sea bathing craze appeared in Europe as early as the 19th century. Initially a winter holiday destination to take advantage of the mild weather on the Breton coast, sea bathing and the pleasures of the beach developed.
Originally from across the Channel, seaside tourism emerged in Saint-Malo from the 1830s. At the time, the Sillon was little more than dunes and windmills, before a certain Edouard Hébert built the first villas in Paramé. The enthusiasm of wealthy English, Parisian and local clients for the benefits of iodised air and thalassotherapy transformed the former town of Paramé into a fashionable resort, with its hotels, villas and casino!

Cancale, facing the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel

While Cancale is renowned for its oysters, it is also famous for its beaches, with their discreet charms, which stretch all along the coast. The beaches of Port Briac, Port Picain and Port Mer to the south of the Pointe du Grouin, and the beaches of Le Saussay, Le Verger and Le Petit Port to the west, will give you the chance to put down your beach towel and fan your toes!

Note that on the beach of Port Mer, you’ll find the Cancale Nautical Centre with its activities and that in summer you’ll find concerts in “Les Mercredis de l’été”. And on Anse du Verger, you can discover Cancale’s heritage with the Chapelle du Verger and the Daules site, with its customs guardhouse.
Please note that all these beaches are accessible via the GR®34, so you can stop during your walk for a dip in the emerald sea.

After the beach, it’s customary to enjoy a nice plate of Cancale oysters at the port de la Houle. In the evening, as during the day, it’s a great place to stroll!

At Cancale

Lovers of maritime landscapes will find their piece of paradise on the customs officers’ trail, at the Pointe du Grouin. From the point, you can observe the Ile des Landes, a protected bird reserve where one of the largest colonies of great cormorants in Brittany nests.

Alongside a passionate naturalist and ornithological guide, you can set off to meet geese, peregrine falcons, pitchous warblers and many others…

In the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel

The réserve naturelle de la Bruyère located in the commune of La Fresnais is the ideal place to understand the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. You’ll be able to observe many species of birds: herons, egrets and wild ducks.

Les Échappées Baie

The Pays de Dol et de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel is explored each year through around fifteen themed get-togethers: “Polders and salt pans” hike, gourmet “farm” tour or treasure hunt by bike…a programme full of discoveries.

The Marais de Sougeal

Covering an area of 175 hectares, the Marais de Sougeal is a site of international importance with 60 species of birds, 8 species of amphibians recorded, 360 species of flora, dragonflies and damselflies. Open from April to September, the Maison du Marais reveals the secrets of this Espace Remarquable de Bretagne.

A walk in the forest!

We recommend a slow walk in the heart of the Mesnil forest, which will take you on a journey back to megalithic times. In the middle of this state-owned forest, located around the village of Le Tronchet, stands the Maison des Fées dolmen. Did you know that the Mesnil forest was once owned by Robert Surcouf, the famous privateer from Malouin?

North of the village, enjoy a walk around Lac de Mireloup or Etang de Beaufort. This rural setting is ideal for discovering the religious architectural heritage: the abbey of Notre-Dame de Beaufort or the abbey church and cloister of Notre-Dame du Tronchet.

A menhir with regenerative powers

Located in Dol-de-Bretagne, the Champ Dolent was a place of worship reserved for megaliths. It is said that the menhir gives off positive vibes: by kissing it or sticking your back against it, the stone is said to have the power to cure back pain.