Beautiful Normandy
Sightseeing in Normandy
There are an abundance of Châteaux, Museums and pretty towns to be discovered. Aswell as the famous Bayeux Tapestry, the Bell Foundery and exciting Amusement parks and a Zoo for the children - there are so many lovely things to see and do in Normandy.
Our closest town, 6 km away.
Château des Matignon is situated at the centre of Torigni-sur-Vire. This 16th century Château, belonged for over 300 years to the Matignon family (descendants of William the Conqueror). The Madame requested that the high wall along the east side of the lake was built, as she didn't like taking her walks around the lake in the wind!
Torigni-sur-vire is a busy little town where you'll find all the shops, fuel station, bank etc that you need.
The walk around the large lake is very picturesque and pretty. Pedalos are for hire too.
An outdoor market is held on Monday mornings (finished by approx 12-1pm) Selling fresh local produce: vegetables & fruit, honey & cheeses, fish & meat as well as clothes and plants.
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Torigni-sur-Vire
Our closest town, 6 km away.
Château des Matignon is situated at the centre of Torigni-sur-Vire. This 16th century Château, belonged for over 300 years to the Matignon family (descendants of William the Conqueror). The Madame requested that the high wall along the east side of the lake was built, as she didn't like taking her walks around the lake in the wind!
Torigni-sur-vire is a busy little town where you'll find all the shops, fuel station, bank etc that you need.
The walk around the large lake is very picturesque and pretty. Pedalos are for hire too.
An outdoor market is held on Monday mornings (finished by approx 12-1pm) Selling fresh local produce: vegetables & fruit, honey & cheeses, fish & meat as well as clothes and plants.
The photos just speak for themselves!
Mont Saint Michel is a stunning and charming Medieval Monastery. Parking is a distance from the mount so a shuttle bus (included in the parking fee) leaves every 20 minutes and takes you to the mount. Highly recommended and a place you must visit whilst staying in Normandy.
Abadía del Monte Saint-Michel
The photos just speak for themselves!
Mont Saint Michel is a stunning and charming Medieval Monastery. Parking is a distance from the mount so a shuttle bus (included in the parking fee) leaves every 20 minutes and takes you to the mount. Highly recommended and a place you must visit whilst staying in Normandy.
Clécy is a place of natural beauty on the Swiss Normand, very scenic and with the river Orne flowing through it. You can hire kayaks and canoes or just stroll down the riverside, take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery. For the more sporty people, there is a short Via Ferrata adventure trail climbing section to try, which is fun to do, as well as a Zip Wire ride and sports climbing routes on the rockface. The village is 45 minutes away by car. There is a good Restaurant on the Riverside and delicious ice-cream shops too.
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Beau Rivage
La CambronnerieClécy is a place of natural beauty on the Swiss Normand, very scenic and with the river Orne flowing through it. You can hire kayaks and canoes or just stroll down the riverside, take a picnic and enjoy the beautiful scenery. For the more sporty people, there is a short Via Ferrata adventure trail climbing section to try, which is fun to do, as well as a Zip Wire ride and sports climbing routes on the rockface. The village is 45 minutes away by car. There is a good Restaurant on the Riverside and delicious ice-cream shops too.
The charming little town of Villedieu-les-Poêles is delightful, with its water fountain and church in the centre. The famous Bell Foundry is situated in Villedieu les poêles, it dates back 400 years. Commissioned bells made in the Foundry are sent all over the world. Guided tours are held daily around the Foundry. Very interesting and well worth a visit.
The main street has lots of French character with it's bars and shops specialising in copper pans. There's a great market too on a Tuesday morning.
Mairie de Villedieu les Poêles
The charming little town of Villedieu-les-Poêles is delightful, with its water fountain and church in the centre. The famous Bell Foundry is situated in Villedieu les poêles, it dates back 400 years. Commissioned bells made in the Foundry are sent all over the world. Guided tours are held daily around the Foundry. Very interesting and well worth a visit.
The main street has lots of French character with it's bars and shops specialising in copper pans. There's a great market too on a Tuesday morning.
This very interesting place. The Bell Foundery is to be found at Villedieu-les-Poêles, just 35 minutes from the property.
The guided tours around Foundery are frequent throughout the day and spoken in several languages. They show the process from start to finish on how they make the bells. The famous Bell Foundery dates back to the 17th century. The bells made are sent all over the world. It is a fascinating place and very informative. The tour takes place in the Foundry with a nice gift shop to finish.
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Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
10 Rue du Pont ChignonThis very interesting place. The Bell Foundery is to be found at Villedieu-les-Poêles, just 35 minutes from the property.
The guided tours around Foundery are frequent throughout the day and spoken in several languages. They show the process from start to finish on how they make the bells. The famous Bell Foundery dates back to the 17th century. The bells made are sent all over the world. It is a fascinating place and very informative. The tour takes place in the Foundry with a nice gift shop to finish.
Just a lovely place to potter about the streets, and have a delicious meal in the Brasserie in front of the Cathedral. Lovely organ recitals are held in the Cathedral occasionally.
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Cathedrale de Coutances
1 Rue du Puits Notre DameJust a lovely place to potter about the streets, and have a delicious meal in the Brasserie in front of the Cathedral. Lovely organ recitals are held in the Cathedral occasionally.
Falaise is a lovely little town in the neighbouring county of Calvados, in the region of Normandy. The Château de Falaise; a visit to this spectacular médiéval castle would be the highlight of your day. Great for older children too as the story from room to room is told through a hand held tablet. It is a solid stone fortress that dates back to the 12th-13th century. The famous William the Conqueror was born here. It is positioned above the town on a rocky outcrop and can be seen from every approach road to the town. The castle is open everyday from 10 - 7pm
Falaise is a bustling little town, with bars, shops and restaurants. An open market is held in the central square once a week selling all the local produce.
Falaise is a favourite of mine as I lived there for 2 years.
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Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant
Place Guillaume le ConquérantFalaise is a lovely little town in the neighbouring county of Calvados, in the region of Normandy. The Château de Falaise; a visit to this spectacular médiéval castle would be the highlight of your day. Great for older children too as the story from room to room is told through a hand held tablet. It is a solid stone fortress that dates back to the 12th-13th century. The famous William the Conqueror was born here. It is positioned above the town on a rocky outcrop and can be seen from every approach road to the town. The castle is open everyday from 10 - 7pm
Falaise is a bustling little town, with bars, shops and restaurants. An open market is held in the central square once a week selling all the local produce.
Falaise is a favourite of mine as I lived there for 2 years.
A wonderful moated 12th century castle, that is definitely worth a visit. Restored this century from a ruin, this castle offers lovely views from the roof and towers, and the old building steps you back in time, giving you a real idea of what it was like to live there in days gone by. Great day out if it's raining. About 50 minutes away.
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Chateau Fort de Pirou
3 Le ChâteauA wonderful moated 12th century castle, that is definitely worth a visit. Restored this century from a ruin, this castle offers lovely views from the roof and towers, and the old building steps you back in time, giving you a real idea of what it was like to live there in days gone by. Great day out if it's raining. About 50 minutes away.
Lovely small city, with a beautiful white stone Cathedral. During the summer months the cathedral has a 'Lights of Freedom' illumination show displayed against its walls and the ancient tree in its grounds. It is a stunning show suitable for all ages to enjoy.
The display is free to the public and is shown from nightfall to 00:30 on three evenings a week.
Rue Lambert Leforester, Bayeux.
Highly recommended.
Good free and paid parking on approach to the city. Approx 45 minutes from the property along scenic country roads.
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Bayeux Cathedral
Rue du BienvenuLovely small city, with a beautiful white stone Cathedral. During the summer months the cathedral has a 'Lights of Freedom' illumination show displayed against its walls and the ancient tree in its grounds. It is a stunning show suitable for all ages to enjoy.
The display is free to the public and is shown from nightfall to 00:30 on three evenings a week.
Rue Lambert Leforester, Bayeux.
Highly recommended.
Good free and paid parking on approach to the city. Approx 45 minutes from the property along scenic country roads.
This historic pictorial, famous tapestry depicts the events of the 1066 invasion of England by France. The battle between King Harold of England and William the Conqueror of France. Highly recommended.
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Museo de Tapices de Bayeux
13B Rue de NesmondThis historic pictorial, famous tapestry depicts the events of the 1066 invasion of England by France. The battle between King Harold of England and William the Conqueror of France. Highly recommended.
Simple and beautiful. A perfect place to visit on a sunny afternoon. Tour around the Abbey and gardens take about an hour to enjoy. Ticket price - 8€ per person.
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La Lucerne Abbey
D105Simple and beautiful. A perfect place to visit on a sunny afternoon. Tour around the Abbey and gardens take about an hour to enjoy. Ticket price - 8€ per person.
A very interesting little Château that is still being discovered and restored by the local community. There's a walk-through display of pictures and information in one of the outbuildings - telling it's story from centuries ago.
The entrance charge relies solely on the generous contribution of the visitors. Lovely buildings and interesting facts about the moat and ancient French gardens that were situated behind the Château centuries ago. Close to Coutances about 45 minutes away.
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Chateau de Gratot
80 Rue d'ArgougesA very interesting little Château that is still being discovered and restored by the local community. There's a walk-through display of pictures and information in one of the outbuildings - telling it's story from centuries ago.
The entrance charge relies solely on the generous contribution of the visitors. Lovely buildings and interesting facts about the moat and ancient French gardens that were situated behind the Château centuries ago. Close to Coutances about 45 minutes away.
This tiny little chapelle is perched 323 meters on a rocky outcrop above the little town of Mortain. Stunning views can be had from the look-out point across the countryside for many kilometers. On a clear day Mont Saint Michel can be seen.
'Hill 314' originally a German military look-out point in 1944 is to be found a 5 min walk away. Today it is a place to remember the many fallen soldiers, who died for their freedom. A memorial monument has been built just before the Chapelle.
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Petite Chapelle Saint Michel
This tiny little chapelle is perched 323 meters on a rocky outcrop above the little town of Mortain. Stunning views can be had from the look-out point across the countryside for many kilometers. On a clear day Mont Saint Michel can be seen.
'Hill 314' originally a German military look-out point in 1944 is to be found a 5 min walk away. Today it is a place to remember the many fallen soldiers, who died for their freedom. A memorial monument has been built just before the Chapelle.
A Benedictine médiéval monastery located in Normandy countryside at Hambye. Only 35 mins away.
A lovely way to spend a couple of spare hours, with its curved vaults and narrow columns. Closed on a Monday.
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Abbaye de Hambye
7 Route de l'AbbayeA Benedictine médiéval monastery located in Normandy countryside at Hambye. Only 35 mins away.
A lovely way to spend a couple of spare hours, with its curved vaults and narrow columns. Closed on a Monday.
A beautiful 17th century Château in lovely grounds. It houses a small Hot Air Balloon Museum which is informative and very interesting. Especially as it was the Malcolm Forbes who flew the balloon across North America, and who later bought the Château Ballleroy. Some family members still live there today. Well worth a visit.
Open Sunday - Saturday 10.45 - 6pm
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Balleroy castle
Rue du SapinA beautiful 17th century Château in lovely grounds. It houses a small Hot Air Balloon Museum which is informative and very interesting. Especially as it was the Malcolm Forbes who flew the balloon across North America, and who later bought the Château Ballleroy. Some family members still live there today. Well worth a visit.
Open Sunday - Saturday 10.45 - 6pm
Chausey
Lessay Abbey
Rue Paul JeansonFun places for the children.
Fun rides and bungee jumping or just delicious ice-cream and children play areas. Or visiting domestic and exotic animals at the Zoo - It can all be found not far from the property.
This place is not only situated in a beautiful valley only 10 minutes from.the property, but it is a great day out for all ages too.
Here you can enjoy serious thrill rides, including Bungee jumping from the bridge into the river below, and the Luge - see if you can ride it without putting the brakes on! Also a fun high-level 'Go Ape' woodland playground with rope bridges and zip wires. The walk from the carpark down to the centre is pretty in its self - a lovely zig zag path in the woods. There's also a little train car ride up and down for those that don't want to walk. Children will love the playground. There's a cafe as well. Highly recommended.
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Souleuvre Viaduct
Le BosqThis place is not only situated in a beautiful valley only 10 minutes from.the property, but it is a great day out for all ages too.
Here you can enjoy serious thrill rides, including Bungee jumping from the bridge into the river below, and the Luge - see if you can ride it without putting the brakes on! Also a fun high-level 'Go Ape' woodland playground with rope bridges and zip wires. The walk from the carpark down to the centre is pretty in its self - a lovely zig zag path in the woods. There's also a little train car ride up and down for those that don't want to walk. Children will love the playground. There's a cafe as well. Highly recommended.
A great little Zoo, a mere 15 minutes away from the property. A perfect day for the family to get up close to the animals. Fun trails through the woods and lots of well kept animals, both exotic and more domesticated ones. A fun day for all. Open all day everyday.
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Parque Zoológico de Jurques
A great little Zoo, a mere 15 minutes away from the property. A perfect day for the family to get up close to the animals. Fun trails through the woods and lots of well kept animals, both exotic and more domesticated ones. A fun day for all. Open all day everyday.
Clean with great facilities. Large pool area with lots of fun slides, whirlpool and water shutes. Great for all ages of children. The water is warm and inviting.
Strict rule; head caps to be worn by everybody. No shorts allowed. Swimming trunks/Speedo type only. All can be bought at the vending machine in foyer. Opens at 10am
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Aquatic Center St. Lo Agglo
85 Rue Yvonne GodardClean with great facilities. Large pool area with lots of fun slides, whirlpool and water shutes. Great for all ages of children. The water is warm and inviting.
Strict rule; head caps to be worn by everybody. No shorts allowed. Swimming trunks/Speedo type only. All can be bought at the vending machine in foyer. Opens at 10am
Want a family day out where the children can have the best time? Then look no further! Festyland is situated on the Caen perimeter road and is only 30 minutes away. It's full of great attractions and all the exciting, fun things that children love to do.
A highly recommended amusement park.
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Parque Festyland
Route de CaumontWant a family day out where the children can have the best time? Then look no further! Festyland is situated on the Caen perimeter road and is only 30 minutes away. It's full of great attractions and all the exciting, fun things that children love to do.
A highly recommended amusement park.
Sandy beaches in Normandy
Beautiful sandy beaches all along the west coast of Manche, Normandy. Situated just west of Coutances.
Gouville-sur-Mer Beach
Rue de la MerBeautiful sandy beaches all along the west coast of Manche, Normandy. Situated just west of Coutances.
Lovely long and spacious sandy beach that goes on for miles on the north coast of Normandy.
Sword Beach - Queen Red
Boulevard maritimeLovely long and spacious sandy beach that goes on for miles on the north coast of Normandy.
Gold Beach
Omaha Beach
Playa de Juno, Francia
Brocants and Markets
For those of you who love rummaging through old French antiques and bric-a-brac - this is the place for you. You will be sure to find some lovely French treasures to take home with you.
Situated on the edge of Coutances, heading towards the west of Normandy - just 45 minutes away.
They are open most days and also have a little cafe selling crêpes and beverages. It's a great place.
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La Clé des Temps
La Belle HôtesseFor those of you who love rummaging through old French antiques and bric-a-brac - this is the place for you. You will be sure to find some lovely French treasures to take home with you.
Situated on the edge of Coutances, heading towards the west of Normandy - just 45 minutes away.
They are open most days and also have a little cafe selling crêpes and beverages. It's a great place.
Large indoor Antiques/ Flea market. Great for picking up gorgeous old french antiques/nicknacks/brocante treasure! 20 minutes away.
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Large indoor Antiques/ Flea market. Great for picking up gorgeous old french antiques/nicknacks/brocante treasure! 20 minutes away.
The charming little town of Villedieu-les-Poêles is delightful, with its water fountain and church in the centre. The famous Bell Foundry is situated in Villedieu les poêles, it dates back 400 years. Commissioned bells made in the Foundry are sent all over the world. Guided tours are held daily around the Foundry. Very interesting and well worth a visit.
The main street has lots of French character with it's bars and shops specialising in copper pans. There's a great market too on a Tuesday morning.
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The charming little town of Villedieu-les-Poêles is delightful, with its water fountain and church in the centre. The famous Bell Foundry is situated in Villedieu les poêles, it dates back 400 years. Commissioned bells made in the Foundry are sent all over the world. Guided tours are held daily around the Foundry. Very interesting and well worth a visit.
The main street has lots of French character with it's bars and shops specialising in copper pans. There's a great market too on a Tuesday morning.