Scriptorial of Avranches, Avranches
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Historic Avranches in one day
5 attractions · 4h 19min · transit route
Tickets ~€9
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About Scriptorial of Avranches
The Scriptorial d'Avranches is France's only museum dedicated exclusively to medieval manuscripts. Opened in 2006, it houses 203 manuscripts from the ancient Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, along with over 39,000 printed books from religious establishments in the region. The museum spans 1,500 square meters within medieval fortifications, displaying 12 original manuscripts in its Treasure Room on quarterly rotation.
Scriptorial of Avranches — Planning Your Visit
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Museum Entry
RecommendedIn day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 4 nearby attractions for a full day
From €9 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The Mont Saint-Michel manuscripts survived the French Revolution only because the abbey's librarian, Nicolas de Villiers, secretly hid them in Avranches in 1791. Without his intervention, these priceless documents would likely have been destroyed like countless other religious artifacts across France.
Travel Plans for Scriptorial of Avranches
Historic Avranches in one day
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Day Routes
Mont-Saint-Michel and Alligator Bay from Avranches
→ Mont-Saint-Michel, La Caserne
Nearby Attractions
Saint-Gervais Basilica (Basilique Saint-Gervais)
The Ramparts and Fortifications
Saint-Gervais Basilica (Basilique Saint-Gervais)