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The bocage
Inland from the coast, huge differences between the Normandy and Brittany bocage can be seen. To the east of the Bay, grassland cattle farming dominates. At the same time, there are a large number of horses (particularly around Dragey).
Further to the south and west, on the Breton side, crops widely prevail, but there is still some grassland, particularly in the Marais de Dol (marsh).


So the Norman part of the Bay is characterized by traditional lush green bocage, particularly in the valleys of the Sée and the Sélune. Further to the west, the bocage is still well preserved on the Saint-Broladre massif and wide open spaces dominate the rest.

Photo : © Cécile.LEFEUVRE
  Littoral bocage and its typical hedges

Agriculture


The south coast of the Bay of the Mont enjoys a favourable maritime climate. The land here is fairly even and easy to work, which explains the huge areas of market gardens.


The polders
These polders and "white marshes" (sandy) in the region of Cancale, produce carrots, salads, leeks, garlic, onions, celery, even strawberries and kiwis.

The formation of polders refers to the draining of lowland reclaimed from the sea by means of dikes and canals, making it suitable for cultivation. After the general reclamation, the ground must be dried and desalinated for a year. It can then be cultivated two years later.

This land was first used for cereal farming, market gardening and hay production. This was the primary aim of the polders. At the end of the 19th century, the farmers turned to breeding. Livestock, cattle, horses and pigs, continued to increase in numbers. Maize became the main crop after 1965. Farmers now grow less restrictive cereals.

Photo : © Marc.RAPILLIARD
  Air sight on the Polders