This Saturday, April 20, 2024 marks the start of the spring holidays, which will end on May 5, 2024. From Avranches to Mont-Saint-Michel, there is plenty to keep you busy in the South Channel. We have selected some outing ideas.
1) The Vains ecomuseum
The Vains ecomuseum multiplies its activities during these holidays. In addition to the permanent exhibition, The men, nature and landscapes of the bay, a visit to discover ” the essentials “ of the bay is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., with a guide. The following week at the same time, Tuesday April 30, 2024, there will be an event around little creatures, with the creation of an insect hotel. Thursday, May 2, still at 2:30 p.m., time for a narrated visit to the museum, which will reveal local legends. Finally, on April 24, 2024, like every Wednesday, there will be a workshop to discover the technique of making salt. Information and reservation online or on 02 33 89 06 06.
2) The Scriptorial of Avranches
In the heart of Avranches, the Scriptorial is also worth the detour. The Mont-Saint-Michel manuscript museum has just unveiled its new annual exhibition, which focuses on Albert Bergevin. During the holidays, two guided tours are planned for Thursday April 25 and May 2, 2024 to better understand the work of the Avranchinese painter. Saturday April 27, 2024, there will also be a visit, outside the walls of the museum, to Avranches based on the notebooks of Albert Bergevin. Information and registrations on 02 33 79 57 00.
Read also: NARRATIVE. In the footsteps of Albert Bergevin, this painter who preferred Avranches and the Manche to Montmartre
3) Mont-Saint-Michel
The National Public Establishment of Mont-Saint-Michel is relaunching its nature tours, which allow you to discover the rocky islet in a different light. Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., a guide from the environmental education association Avril will reveal the secrets of bocage hedges. Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m., time for outdoor walks, to discover natural spaces and shores finally out of winter. Info and registrations on 02 33 70 74 65 or at [email protected]
On the abbey side, there is also a new temporary exhibition, dedicated to the photographer Elger Esser. Titled Celestial memoriesit is inspired by the natural phenomena that punctuate the site.
4) The Ti’Boussa
The Avranches solidarity café, Le Ti’Boussa, also has some activities planned. Starting with this Saturday, April 20, 2024, where singer and guitarist Rachel offers a concert at 9 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2024, a board games evening with the participation of the O Bon Joueur boutique is organized at 8:30 p.m. The next day, it will be an open stage evening from 8:30 p.m. Information on 06 85 54 87 87.
