The Babel Notebooks

Chronicles of a Place Through the Seasons

What about trying a car-free trip to Mont-Saint-Michel?

When you think of Mont-Saint-Michel, you often imagine a day trip: a few hours spent visiting the Abbey and

How to prepare for your first bike tour?

Why we recommend La Régalante for beginners. You fancy a cycling trip but don't know

Getting started with recognising wild plants

What if you learned to read the landscape around you? For several months, we have been working in partnership with

Welcome to the notebooks of the Tower of Babel Mill

Why will this blog talk about cycling, biodiversity, local producers, and human encounters all at once? Because

At the crossroads of La Régalante and cycling routes through hedgerows and sunken lanes, The Bikes of Babel offer comfortable and easy-to-handle electric and mountain bikes. Suitable for roaming as in Day trips, they allow you to discover Mont-Saint-Michel, the bay and the charming villages that shape this territory between Brittany and Normandy.

With your nose to the wind, follow our suggestions to explore a unique natural and cultural heritage.

At the heart of a preserved valley, this old granite mill Shelter two cosy gîtes surrounded by forest and ponds. Solid wood, large bay windows and water views offer A bright and relaxing place after a day of cycling or hiking. Between nature walks, paths and Discovering wild plants, Everyone takes the time to slow down.

Breathe, listen… here, nature is reclaiming its place.

Enjoy our catering packages based on Local and organic products to simplify your stay at the gîte. Breakfast, artisanal dishes, gluten-free and vegan options, as well as picnic baskets accompany you on your cycling and hiking days. After a day in the great outdoors, savour simple, comforting meals in a friendly atmosphere around local flavours.

Take your time... here too, the stay is simply to be savoured..