La Vélomaritime : Voie verte de Vire à Sourdeval

13th century fortified gate flanked by two towers and surmounted by a belfry with a pinnacle. Temporary exhibitions throughout the tourist season.

Located on the road between the D-Day Landing beaches and the Mont Saint-Michel, the market town of Villers-Bocage is the gateway to the Normandy bocage. Undulating landscapes: country fare, towns and villages steeped in history and thrills and excitement all await you. Come and test a truly different Normandy! The Tourist Office team welcomes visitors all year long over a range of services: Advice, tourist brochures and documents, boutique, free Wi-Fi, mobile charging station, special cyclist welcome and temporary exhibitions.

Nestled in an 18th century hôtel-Dieu, the Vire Normandie Museum has reopened its doors after 3 years of renovation. Explore the history of Vire Normandie and follow in the footsteps of the men and women who transformed the town and its Bocage! Come and discover the new scenography and the surprises of the tour: games, multimedia, models, animated films, olfactory device. Visit for all ages. From 5 April 2023, the museum will inaugurate its high season with a new temporary exhibition entitled La fabrique des parfums - Roger&Gallet, une marque iconique. In 1862, two people from Vienna joined forces to create the House of Roger&Gallet. Perfume is no longer just a means of fighting miasmas and bad smells, it is also a matter of hygiene, a social marker and well-being. Art and industry, health and beauty, nature and chemistry, perfume is at the crossroads of many fields. The exhibition offers a history of perfume through the evolution of a famous French perfume brand and an unforgettable olfactory experience! Exhibition until 5 November 2023.

Production of the genuine Vire ‘andouille’ chitterling sausage, according to an age-old recipe involving traditional smoking. Group visits all year round by appointment. Individual tours at 3pm on Wednesdays exclusively in August. Visit lasts: 1 hour.