Paris / Île-de-France
A useful reference point for visitors travelling from eastern or north-central France.
Directions ↗Getting here
In rural Normandy, within reach of France and wider Europe.
Fern Fields is at 648 Route Les Bourdonnieres, 50670 Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie, in Normandy's Manche department. Whether you are already in France, driving from continental Europe, or crossing the Channel, the final journey is straightforward to plan with Google Maps.
648 Route Les Bourdonnieres
50670 Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie
Normandy, France
GPS: 48.76869° N, 1.02563° W
what3words: ///races.skewing.sashimi ↗
50670 Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie
Normandy, France
GPS: 48.76869° N, 1.02563° W
what3words: ///races.skewing.sashimi ↗
Destination Normandy
The retreat is rural, but it does not depend on a single gateway — approach from whichever route makes sense for your trip.
From France & continental Europe
Plan the drive from wherever your journey starts.
These cities are reference points rather than fixed routes. If you are coming from southern France, Spain, Luxembourg, northern Germany or anywhere else, use your actual starting point for live directions.
Plan from my location ↗Rennes / Brittany
A natural western approach for travellers already in Brittany or western France.
Directions ↗Nantes / Western France
Useful for Loire-Atlantique and journeys approaching from farther south-west.
Directions ↗Brussels / Belgium
A practical reference point for Belgium and nearby cross-border journeys.
Directions ↗Amsterdam / Netherlands
A simple starting point for visitors driving from the Netherlands.
Directions ↗Cologne / Germany
A useful reference for western Germany and onward driving into Normandy.
Directions ↗European context
See where Fern Fields sits in western Normandy.
Fern Fields sits in Manche, within reach of the main routes through Brittany, Normandy and northern France. Use the map for context, then Google Maps for your actual route.
Plan from my location ↗From the UK & Ireland
Ferry or tunnel — choose the crossing that fits.
For visitors crossing the Channel, compare the main ferry arrival points and LeShuttle at a glance. The dedicated ferry-stopover page carries the more detailed guidance.
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Ferry≈ 1h 10
Caen / Ouistreham
Closest ferry option.
Directions ↗Ferry≈ 1h 20
Saint-Malo
Good western approach.
Directions ↗Ferry≈ 2h
Le Havre
Easy eastern Normandy option.
Directions ↗Ferry≈ 3h
Dieppe
Useful from South East England.
Directions ↗Ferry≈ 4h 30
Calais
Longer drive, short Channel crossing.
Directions ↗LeShuttleChannel Tunnel
Fast crossing to Calais
35 min crossing≈ 4h 30 onward
Before the final leg
A few practical details.
Wherever you are travelling from, the final few miles are rural. A few minutes of preparation avoids most arrival problems.
✓ Save the full address, GPS coordinates (48.76869° N, 1.02563° W) or what3words location ///races.skewing.sashimi before leaving strong mobile coverage.
✓ The retreat is rural, so keep arrival instructions available offline.
✓ If you expect to arrive late or are bringing an unusually large vehicle, let Mark and Caroline know in advance.
✓ EV charging is not currently available on site.
✓ Bring a good torch: parts of the rural grounds are deliberately unlit at night.
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