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The St James Knitwear Company in Mont St Michel Bay

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La maison d'hôtes Les Bruyères du Mont vous accueille dans la Baie du Mont Saint Michel 12 km du Mont St Michel entre St Malo et Granville  Nous vous proposons un séjour entre Bretagne et Normandie au sein de 4 chambres  et un gîte de charme.

St James: the passion of marine fashion

For 120 years, the company "St James knitwear" continues the tradition of marine fashion. It has been established since 1889 in the town of St James, in Lower Normandy, near Mont St Michel. If you have enough time, you can visit the factory and discover the manufacturing secrets of the most famous French sailor sweater. The real Breton sailor sweaters knitted in pure new wool "contributed to the notoriety of the brand" St James ", the sweater was originally intended for sailors and fishermen, then it was adopted by the great navigators and boaters.

In recognition of his unique knitting know-how St James "Born from the Sea", the passion of the marine fashion, received the status label "business of living heritage" enhancing the craftsmanship and industrial excellence.

Today, the collections have evolved while keeping the "marine spirit" and breathing the joy of living at the seaside. collections are offered every year: summer and winter in pure wool, pure cotton attracting a large clientele on ribs and beyond.

In the Bay of Mont St Michel, St James or Beauvoir, 15 km from Les Bruyères du Mont, are 2
shops that welcome you every day, you will be received warmly and advised about your purchases for you, your family big and small or for your friends.

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