Tourism in the West of France

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Saturday 19 July 2008

Farm of the Goats in the Wind

Renewable energies information center. Visit an electricity-autonomous organic farm. Picnics and hiking possible around the farm. Revervation required.

Farm of the Goats in tne Wind "Ferme des chèvres dans le vent" : 80 km
Farm of the Goats in the Wind in Montchauvet

Friday 18 July 2008

Visit of Guy Degrenne factory

Visit of a one of the most famous manufacturies of tableware, specialised in the techniques of quality gold and silverware, in the style of the brand.

Guy Degrenne manufactory : 90 km
Guy Degrenne manufactory in Vire

Copper craftwork

Coppersmith : Come and discover, in this well known worshop, all the techniques used to make pans and other types of copperware. A must-see for lovers of craftwork.

Coppersmith : 110 km
Coppersmith workshop

Tinsmith, the tin house

In the same spirit as the copper workshop, the "Maison de L'Etain" (tin house) proposes visits to learn more about the art of casting and to discover a prestige collection of molds that is unique in France.

Tinsmith, the tin house : 110 km
Tin house

Bell foundry

Bell foundry Cornille Havard : one of the few workshops still producing hand-engraved bells for export. A memorable experience.

Bell foundry Cornille Havard : 110 km
Location of the bell foundry

Visit of Areva

A visit by coach to discover the AREVA site. You will be guided from an information center to the Nez de Jobourg where you will be able to admire the panorama. A guide will give you an introduction to the environmental issues and to the possible solutions.

Areva : 120 Km
Where is Areva

China manufactory of the bay of Mont-saint-Michel

A visit to admire the techniques of turning and hand painting of this ceramics manufacuring plant will delight visitors.

China manufactory : 135 Km
Location of China Manufactory ot the bay of Mont-saint-Michel