The oldest still-visible part of the Saint-Pair Church in Marcey-les-Grèves is the bell tower, which was built in the 15th or 16th century. The choir of Saint-Pair Church in Marcey-les-Grèves was built in 1745, and the nave was constructed in 1756. The church contains an octagonal, chalice-shaped baptismal font from the 16th century. The pulpit dates from 1715. Saint-Pair Church also houses a protected statue of the Virgin and Child.
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Routes
The “Circuit n°1: Historique” hiking trail in Marcey-les-Grèves is 8 km long. The cycling route from Brécey to Saint-Jean-le-Thomas also passes through Marcey-les-Grèves.
Geographical setting
The Mont-Saint-Michel beach, the historic site of Abbaye de Montmorel, the Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel monastery, the Abbaye Sainte-Trinité de La Lucerne monastery, and the island of Mont Saint-Michel are located in the vicinity of Marcey-les-Grèves. Further afield in the region is the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Vieuville.
Horse racing
The racecourse located between Marcey-les-Grèves and Vains was renamed “Hippodrome des Grèves” in 1920. Since 2010, three race meetings have been held at Hippodrome des Grèves in summer, one each in June, July, and August. Seven trotting races are held at each meeting, with sulky or under-saddle racing.
Other places: Montgothier, La Chapelle-Cécelin, Dragey-Ronthon, Le Vrétot, Boisroger, Sainte-Cécile, Les Loges-sur-Brécey, Pontorson
