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Mont-Saint-Michel with children

The village has slopes, steps and narrow streets: allow time, bring comfortable shoes and plan breaks. Check accessibility before bringing a pushchair. Choose an abbey ticket time that suits your family. Never walk into the bay without a qualified guide.

Mont-Saint-Michel and its abbey
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The village has slopes, steps and narrow streets: allow time, bring comfortable shoes and plan breaks. Check accessibility before bringing a pushchair. Choose an abbey ticket time that suits your family. Never walk into the bay without a qualified guide.

Return to the private woodland, garden and four-bedroom mill at The Sanctuary, Normandie. Discuss dates and practical requirements with the owner before travelling.

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The house in pictures

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  • Woodland path across the lawn towards the stone house
  • Stream winding around the garden beside the stone steps
  • Stone house behind colourful flower beds and a weeping willow
  • Two waterfalls flowing over stone in the woodland
  • Stone house and pergola seen from the sunny lawn
  • Natural swimming pool with stone surround, flowers and a metal ladder
  • Guests sitting around the fire pit at dusk with lights in the trees
  • Natural swimming pool with stone edge and woodland beyond
  • Two children looking out over a green field with grazing cows
  • Garden deck under a weeping willow, with treehouse, fire pit and play area beyond
  • Beamed living room with sofas and a white spiral staircase
  • Living room with travertine table, baby swing and open kitchen beyond
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