/24-7PressRelease/ - May 24, 2008 - La Manche is famous for its natural and wholesome environment, the outstanding architecture and also the richness of it's centuries-old gastronomic tradition.
Heritage and History
La Manche is like an open-air museum, this historical legacy stretches from the great constructions of the Medieval period to the D-Day Landings of the World War II. All in all, the Channel peninsula is bursting with fascinating places waiting to be discovered. Abbeys of Cerisy, Gothic cathedral of Coutances, Chateau de Ducey and Hotêl de Beaumont represent the historic architecture of Normandy.
One of the sights in la Manche is the magnificent Mont Saint Michel. Built on a rocky island one kilometre from the north coast of France in the 6th and 7th centuries, Mont Saint Michel was used as an Armorican stronghold of Romano-Breton culture and power. Nowadays, as a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO, Mont Saint Michel attracts tourists from all over the world and becomes one of the most visited places in France.
Sports and activities
With 355 km of coastline, La Manche is rich with a many-faceted preserved nature and one of the most important coastal county. The tourists can take advantage of the blue water to surf, sail and much more. Rambling and hiking is the best way to discover the landscapes of La Manche. Fun activities like horse riding, golf and fishing are also available for the travelers. For those who seek for stronger feelings, gliding, hot-air ballooming, parachuting and microlighting allow tourists to see La Manche from the air.
Local gastronomy
People in La Manche are proud of their tasty food and kitchen culture. The local restaurants are always fine and friendly and offer many delicious dishes. Sophisticated meat-eaters, discerning vegetarians and fish fanatics can all revel in a variety of their favourite flavours served by the warm and welcoming people of La Manche in a charming, out of time atmosphere.
For all special occasions, sea food is undoubtedly one of the best local dishes, along with Manche's famous cider, a gastronomic tour is about to begin.
Press relations:
Isabelle CHOLLET
Press relations
Tel : +332 33 05 98 89
Fax : +332 33 56 07 03
E-mail : infopresse.tourisme@cg50.fr
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