Engaging Getaways and Venues for:
Carolles
These imposing ruins in the Sienne river valley were once an abbaye founded in the 12th century. The architecture spans the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. Open daily except Tue. 10-12 and 2-6. Closed Dec.15th to Jan.31st. Driving direction: From Carolles, take rte.D61, turn left D483, take rte. D143, turn right D924, turn left D375, turn right D145, At Ver continue along rte. D33, turn left D7, pass Gavray, take rte. D9, turn left D198, turn left D51, turn right D258 destination Hambye, Abbaye de hambye. (40 km). more...
The settings as much as the ruins themselves make this a delightful stop. Some of the main structures date from 12th century, and the entire complex sits within a peaceful wooded valley untouched by time. Open daily: 9-12am and 2-6:30pm, Easter to October; Sat.Sun and school holidays 9-12am and 2-6:30pm the rest of the year. Driving direction: From Carolles, take rte. D61, turn left D483, take D143, turn right D143E, turn left, turn right D580, turn left D105 Destination la Lucerne d'Outre-Mer, Abbaye de la Lucerne.(12km). more...
No visit to this part of Normandy will be complete without a stop at the famous abbey island and religious shrine. Tourists jam a main street filled with souvenir shops, but the visit to the striking hilltop church and abbey offers unique views of architecture spanning the Carolingian, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. Closed:Chistmas Day, New Year's, May 1st, and November 11th. Driving direction: From Carolles, take rte.D61, pass Sartilly, continue along rte. D973, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit continue along: A84/E03/E401, to: N175/E401, continue along: D43, turn left D75, turn right D275, turn right destination Le Mont St Michel. (42 km). more...
