Saint-Martin-Des-Champs: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Vallée de la Bourdonnière in Saint-Martin-des-Champs is a valley characterised by bocage hedgerows, ancient woodland and flowering meadows, crossed by a small winding stream. More than 60 bird species have been recorded in the Bourdonnière by the Groupe Ornithologique Normand (GONm). The valley alternates between wooded sections and clearings; some of the footbridges and steps have been renovated, while others have been replaced.

Nature

The Vallée de la Bourdonnière is equipped with wooden footbridges, steps and benches for walks and relaxation. On surfaced paths, there is a freely accessible route of around 2 km that can be used as either a circular route or an out-and-back trail. The walk is classified as very easy and is accessible to everyone. The Vallée de la Bourdonnière is open free of charge all year round and is suitable for families and occasional walkers. New shelters provide hikers with a meeting point as well as a place to rest and enjoy a picnic.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Martin-des-Champs can plan their trip around this destination.

Activities

Nature outings, wellbeing walks and educational activities are regularly organised in the Vallée de la Bourdonnière. The outdoor fitness equipment is open to local residents and tourists aged 13 and over. It is equipped with QR codes that lead to an app containing instructions for the respective exercises.

The Autour d'Avranches circular route leads into the bocage and includes a technically challenging section along the Chemin de la Butte in Saint-Martin-des-Champs. Despite its technically challenging sections, the circular route remains very accessible.

Culture

The Fête du muguet is a spring event in Saint-Martin-des-Champs held in the green surroundings of the Vallée de la Bourdonnière. It includes an annual flea market in the Vallée de la Bourdonnière. Founded in 1966, the Comité des fêtes de Saint-Martin-des-Champs considers the Fête du muguet one of its most important events.

The present-day Église Saint-Martin in Saint-Martin-des-Champs was built between 1803 and 1805. It houses an 18th-century bas-relief depicting the denial of the Apostle Peter, as well as a memorial window signed by Mazuet commemorating the First World War. The Église Saint-Martin stands on a hillside in the centre of Saint-Martin-des-Champs.

The Château du Quesnoy is a historic estate in Saint-Martin-des-Champs. The present Château du Quesnoy was built during the Restoration between 1815 and 1830 and stands on a steep slope opposite the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. The former Château du Quesnoy was destroyed in 1792; only the stables and the orangery remain.

Other destinations: La Meurdraquière, Beaumont-Hague, Saint-Michel-De-Montjoie, Le Mesnil, Joganville, Les Moitiers-D'allonne, Les Cresnays, Équeurdreville-Hainneville.

More information about the region: Manche.