Attractions and Places To See around Lolif - Top 20

The documentary film "Border Paths – The Customs Officers' Trail" is described on its website as follows: "The historic Customs Officers' Trail begins at the famous pilgrimage site of Mont Saint-Michel and is now one of France's most popular hiking trails. Along its 1,700 kilometers, between Mont Saint-Michel in the north and Saint-Nazaire in the south of the Breton peninsula, hikers can discover impressive landscapes with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Passing rugged cliffs, expansive dunes, and seemingly endless beaches, hikers become border crossers on a floating border that shifts with the rhythm of the tides." ``` The video about the "Sentier des Douaniers" (duration: 43 minutes / language: German) in the ARD media library can be accessed via the following link =>> https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/grenzwege-der-zoellnerpfad/grenzwege-der-zoellnerpfad/mdr/Y3JpZDovL21kci5kZS9zZW5kdW5nLzI4MjA0MC81MjE2OTktNTAxNzM2

Between Carolles and Saint-Jean-le-Thomas, beaches, cliffs, and the picturesque Lude Valley alternate. From the valley, the Rocher du Sard and the historic Cabane Vauban offer spectacular views of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Part of the route runs along the historic Customs Path, where sentries and customs officers once monitored the coast. The flat sandy beaches and mudflats at low tide invite strolls, and the GR 223 combines nature, history, and coastal panorama for a particularly charming hike.

The Grouin du Sud is a natural headland offering impressive views of the bay and the famous Klosterberg. Depending on the tide, the landscape alternates between vast mudflats and ocean views, making the place particularly charming.

La Roche Torin is a prominent vantage point in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. This spot offers a unique view of the bay and is a popular destination for hikers and photographers, especially during strong tides (coefficient over 100). The tidal coefficient is the most important indicator for assessing the dynamics of the bay. A coefficient over 100 indicates spectacular tide conditions and a natural spectacle. Here in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, the highest tides in Europe occur, with a tidal range of up to 15 meters between high and low tide. Tidal range Mont Saint-Michel: https://tides4fishing.com/fr/basse-normandie/le-mont-saint-michel#_tidal_coefficient

Beautiful view of the Klosterberg and an easy path to ride.

A bridge with a long history! Even the Romans passed along here! And at the end of World War II, American troops passed through here to liberate France. Today, people make pilgrimages past the bridge on their way to Mont St. Michel.

The Torin rock is located at the mouth of the Sélune. The grass of the numerous salt meadows grows abundantly on the polders. The sheep that feed on it will have meat with a very desirable taste. Another advantage, the view of Mont-Saint-Michel is superb here.

The “Pont de Pontaubault” is a beautiful work of art, the construction of which dates back to the 15th century. It is the first bridge to cross the Sélune, between Saint-Quentin-sur-le-Homme (right bank) and Pontaubault (left bank). It is located on the old road from Avranches to Rennes, via Saint-James. Since the arrival of the A84 motorway it has mainly been used locally. The bridge has eleven arches and is built with stone masonry. There is a picnic area at the bridge, near the railway viaduct of the Caen-Rennes line, not far from the salt meadows where sheep graze. During big tides many spectators and kayakers come to enjoy the spectacle provided by the tide. The bridge has a rich history. It was bombed several times during World War II but withstood these attacks, allowing 100,000 men and 1,500 vehicles to cross. A memorial plaque recalls that "the fate of the war lay on this bridge".