The Sée Valley

On the destination Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, between Caen and Rennes, nestles a pretty valley where there is a small coastal river, the Sée, which ends its journey in the bay, sublime link between a cultural heritage and a unique nature.

This land of Vikings was marked by successive invasions, from the Romans to the 2nd World War and was the scene of the chouannerie following the French Revolution.

Known as "the valley of 100 mills", the Sée Valley has a rich agricultural (cattle, horses) and industrial past. Spinning mills, flour mills, paper mills, bellows factory have long brought the place to life. The manufacture of cutlery in inos will bring him a reputation thanks to Guy Degrenne.

Finally? A small unusual heritage made of granite, earth and straw (crosses of paths, bread ovens, wells) will charm you as well as the castles and mansions seen along the way.

A 1st category river, the Sée is famous for its Atlantic salmon that make it a paradise for fishermen. It has its source in Chaulieu, the highest point of the department (368 meters), then descends, leaps and meanders through the bocage, crossing meadows, orchards and woods.

Many springs feed the streams; hollow paths follow the panoramic trails.

At the turn of one of them, let yourself be surprised by unexpected points of view where sometimes your gaze will capture the silhouette of the "Wonder".

* Granite Museum park in Saint Michel de Montjoie

* Ecomuseum of the Moulin de Sée in Brouains

* Village Patrimoine de Brouains, Cuves, Le Mesnil-Tôve, Le Petit-Celland, Saint Michel de Montjoie, Vendeons

* Château de la Sémondière in Brecey,

* Belvedere of Chaulieu (orientation table at the highest point of the English Channel)

* Village Patrimoine de Brouains, Cuves, le Mesnil-Tôve, Le Petit Celland, Saint Michel de Montjoie, Vengeons

The Sée Valley welcomes you during your cycling trips in its inns, hotels, bed and breakfasts, cottages and campsites.

The people here will share with you an art of living made of simple and authentic tastes that are reflected through the products of the farm and the river. Poultry, foie gras, trout, cheeses, jams, cider, pommeau, calvados and apple juice fill our tables throughout the seasons.

This art of living continues to inspire artists who find in this place, an inexhaustible source for their creations.

* The Enchanted Village in Bellefontaine (leisure park),

* Les Etangs du Val de Sée in Saint-Georges-de-Livoye,

* La Manchevrette in Gathémo (goat farm),

* La Cidrerie Pichon in Brecey (cellar and cider products),

* Equestrian centers in Brécey, and Saint-Martin-le-Bouillant,

* Outdoor swimming pool in Mortain and Brécey,

* Local markets in the morning, Monday in Juvigny-les-Vallées, Tuesday in Sourdeval, Thursday in Saint Pois, Friday in Brécey....