Avranches Garden of Plants, Avranches
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Historic Avranches in one day
5 attractions · 4h 19min · transit route
Tickets ~€9
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About Avranches Garden of Plants
A 3-hectare botanical garden perched on a rocky promontory in Avranches, offering one of the finest panoramic views of Mont Saint-Michel and its bay. The garden dates back to 1618 when Capuchin monks first cultivated the land, evolving through the French Revolution into a public botanical space by 1799. Today it features 12 themed gardens including collections of camellias, hydrangeas, magnolias, rhododendrons, and azaleas, plus remarkable trees like sequoias and ginkgos.
Avranches Garden of Plants — Planning Your Visit
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Combine with 4 nearby attractions for a full day
From €9 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Victor Hugo visited this garden in 1836 and was captivated by the view. Stendhal and Guy de Maupassant also came here, drawn by the panorama that has inspired writers for centuries.
Travel Plans for Avranches Garden of Plants
Historic Avranches in one day
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Day Routes
Mont-Saint-Michel and Alligator Bay from Avranches
→ Mont-Saint-Michel, La Caserne
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Saint-Gervais Basilica (Basilique Saint-Gervais)
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Saint-Gervais Basilica (Basilique Saint-Gervais)