Avranches
Avranches is a commune of Normandy, France, in the Manche département, of which it is a sous-préfecture.
History
Henry II did penance for the murder of Thomas Becket in Avranches on May 21, 1172, and reached the Compromise of Avranches with the Church there.
The Avranches breakthrough in World War II began on July 31, 1944, and was led by General George S. Patton.
Geography
Avranches is situated at the southern end of the Cotentin Peninsula on the E40 road connecting Saint-Lô with Brittany. From Avranches, it is possible to see the Mont Saint Michel, which was founded by St. Aubert, the Bishop of Avranches in the eighth century.
