Mont-Dol
A granite hill rising from the flat marshland, said to be where Saint Michael battled the Devil. The summit offers views over the entire bay.
Mont-Dol rises about 65 meters, standing alone above the Dol marshes. On the summit are a small chapel, a windmill and a signal tower, along with legendary remains such as the 'Devil's Claw Mark' carved into the rock. On clear days you can see Mont-Saint-Michel, the Tombelaine islet and the Cancale coast. The nearby town of Dol-de-Bretagne has the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Samson, and on the town's outskirts the Champ-Dolent menhir, about 9.5 meters tall, is one of the tallest standing stones in Brittany. Entry is free, and you can drive up the hill.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Château de Combourg
- Couesnon Dam & Footbridge
- Mont-Saint-Michel & Abbey
- Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Crossing
- Chausey Islands
- Granville Upper Town
- Christian Dior Museum
- Abbaye de la Lucerne