My (French) boyfriend and I were in France visiting family and wanted to see Mt. St. Michel and looked online for a B&B type place. He called to make the reservation and the proprietor, Olivier, couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. He gave us great directions and we found it with no problem even though it is very much in the countryside, but also by the ocean which is a must-see (you can see Mt. St. Michel in the distance). Upon arrival he showed us our room which was wonderfully charming and also took a lot of time giving us a number of restaurant recommendations and other things to do/see in the area. He spent a lot of time with us looking at maps, etc.
There is a wonderful breakfast served in the morning in a charming room with a large fireplace. Olivier also has horses on a ranch across the street and told our son that he could go over and feed the donkey and pony in the mornings. Both mornings, he gave us some food to take over and we had such a nice time feeding and petting the animals. This was such a special experience for all of us.
We would recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a totally authentic, French countryside experience. The drive to Mt. St. Michel was maybe 20 minutes and it was great to stay a bit further out and avoid the tourist trap hotels that looked to have no charm or character.
