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The iconic UNESCOWorld Heritage site of Mont Saint-Michel is located in Lower Normandy, one hour’s drive from St. Malo and 90 minutes from Caen. It is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in a mesmerising bay shared by Normandy and Brittany, the mount draws the eye from a great distance and is prone to daily tidal flooding. A place of pilgrimage through the ages, despite endless cross-Channel conflict; in fact, the ramparts at the base of the island were built to keep the English forces out. The Abbey of the Mont-Saint-Michel became a renowned centre of learning. Le Mont-Saint-Michel Villa Lara &Villa Augustine Luxury Boutique Hotels, Bayeux, Normandy Having earned 5 star status since opening in 2012 The 22 rooms of Villa Lara have now been augmented by the newly opened Villa Agustine with 4 sumptuous presidential suites. that can host up to 8 guests, each on its own floor of a beautifully renovated 19th centrury convent next to Villa Lara This prestigeeous boutique hotel is situated in the heart of the old town facing the Cathedral and a short distance from the famous tapestry. There is no restaurant at Villa Lara but the buffet breakfast is excellent. Its central town location ensures easy access to superb local restaurants.. L'Ermitage Mont Saint Michel Bacilly, Normandy Within easy reach of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site often referred to as the ‘wonder of the western world’, the Ermitage welcomes you in an authentic, elegant and family-friendly setting. Settle into one of our seven rooms and suites and experience the discreet and refined elegance of the smallest five-star hotel in Europe. Dine at ‘La Table de l’Ermitage’ where the highly regarded chef Gadois serves emblematic foodstuffs of the region, including lobster and oysters from Normandy. The historic town of Bayeuxwith its medieval centre is best known for the Bayeux Tapestry, on display at the Bayeux Museum. An 11th-century masterpiece of medieval art, the Bayeux Tapestry is actually a work of embroidery, woven fromwool yarn in 10 different shades. The 70-metre-long Bayeux Tapestry depicts the story of the conquest of England in 1066 by the Duke of Normandy (known as "William the Conqueror"), through to the Battle of Hastings with 58 different scenes (in a format similar to a comic strip) in incredible detail, including 623 figures, 759 animals, and 37 buildings and ships. THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY Sights to see and places to stay nearby Highlighing some of the top sights across Normandy whilst suggesting a suitable hotel nearby: 48 Jorisvo / shutterstock.com