Discover Pont-d'ouilly, Calvados, Normandy delights

On the old road to Brittany, the roof is an like upturned ship’s hull and the walls are frescoed by Le Scouezec, a Breton artist and tell the story of St Roch. There is an annual pilgrimage on the Sunday after 15 August (open air mass, procession across the fields, dogs especially welcomed)

Cossesseville church is under the patronage of Val Abbey, and dependent upon the Diocese of Bayeux since 1167. Originally located in the lower part of the parish town, the church was moved to another site, between the presbytery and the local lord’s house in 1729. In the cemetery that stands alongside the church, two graves are protected with a roof and a grey marble table upon which coats of arms are engraved on the church wall: this is in fact a 19th century monument dedicated to two people who had demonstrated virtue and charity. The Virgin and Child placed on the table represents the patron saint of soldiers. It was erected on the 16th of August 1873 by Marie de Gonneville, Countess of Mirabeau.

It is said that during Charlemagne's reign, a fortress already stood on this spot overlooking the former road to Brittany. The oldest vestiges, discovered during ongoing archaeological excavation, date back to the 10th century. Ralf de Pomeroy was among the companions who accompanied William on his conquest of England. The family had many possessions in England and founded Val Abbey in the nearby parish of Saint-Omer. The castle and its grounds underwent many transformations up to the 13th century, before being abandoned. Its picturesque ruins, including an impressive porch tower, nestling amidst the woods, are within an inspiringly romantic atmosphere propitious to reverie and legends, including that of Mellia la Blonde. For information on guided tours of the Château Ganne site, contact the Tourist Office.

It is said that during Charlemagne's reign, a fortress already stood on this spot overlooking the former road to Brittany. The oldest vestiges, discovered during ongoing archaeological excavation, date back to the 10th century. Ralf de Pomeroy was among the companions who accompanied William on his conquest of England. The family had many possessions in England and founded Val Abbey in the nearby parish of Saint-Omer. The castle and its grounds underwent many transformations up to the 13th century, before being abandoned. Its picturesque ruins, including an impressive porch tower, nestling amidst the woods, are within a perfect romantic atmosphere for inspiring reverie and legends, including that of Mellia la Blonde.

A vast share of this small church is contemporary. The square bell tower surmounted with a slate pyramid was built in 1737. It boasts a polygonal spire. Square windows illuminate the nave and the choir. Many priests are laid to rest in the cemetery. Under the patronage of Val Abbey, the church is dependent upon the Diocese of Bayeux.

After the seigniorial chapel was extended, a statue of the Virgin was set within the stonework. The date the church was renovated is engraved on the door woodwork. This church is dependent upon Val Abbey since its construction.

The Loterie cellars are an organic cider-based production site, located on the slopes of Suisse Normande. Come and take a break at our Suisse Normande cider farm! Régis Aubry offers you a warm welcome and a tour of the site, including the orchards. He is delighted to explain his production, from apple juice to calvados, via a range of different ciders, thanks to some 30 different apple varieties, together with perry, cider vinegar, apple jelly, Pommeau de Normandie and his latest creation ‘R'Êve de Poire’. Finally, in the boutique, you will find a vast range of the Loterie cellars’ produce, with the possibility to taste before you buy. The sales area devoted to other local producers offers you an opportunity to discover a range of other local flavours. Guided cellar tours, followed by a tasting session (allow for around 1h30) by appointment all year round and at 2.30pm from the 9th of July to the 24th of August. Rates: €2 per person.

This emblematic Suisse Normande site is well known for its rocky escarpments and can be visited from below, along the banks of the Orne, or from above, along the pathway that overlooks the cliff. It is a particularly popular site among climbing enthusiasts. The wealth and the originality of its natural environment (heath, dry grassland, wooded hills...) render the site a remarkable natural area.

The Saint Clair Monument was built in homage to the shots of Saint-Clair. This monument, in the heart of the Suisse Normande, symbolizes the most resistance in Normandy,. This is the story of a resistance group led by Jean Renaud-Dandicolle, originally from Bordeaux. Trained in England, his mission was to unite groups of Resistance fighters in Lower Normandy and prepare them to take action against the enemy. They were at the heart of the battle that started June 6, 1944.

With a specialist local guide, explore the breathtaking landscape of the Gorges de la Rouvre, in the heart of Suisse Normande. Above the gorges, the Roche d'Oëtre towers 118 metres above the torrent below. Discover the geological and historical treasures, and the fascinating flora and fauna along a trail that runs through the various landscapes, from the most arid to the wettest. Reindeer lichen, green lizards, badgers, freshwater pearl mussels, royal fern and otters can all be spotted at this significant site in the Orne.

Bar, tobacco with terrace and a beautiful terrace with trees on the waterfront Possibility to eat on site, snacks, barbecue in season. Animations in summer.

In Normandy, 25 minutes south of Caen, we made a crazy bet. To open a restaurant, a creperie, in the heart of Normandy Switzerland in a small village of about sixty inhabitants, called La Pommeraye. And so we renovated the old stables to make it a meeting place for gourmets and gourmands, with a retro bistro atmosphere... "la route des crêpes" (the pancake road). Reservation recommended. Loving to share and receive, we have also created a gîte and charming guest rooms located a few steps from the creperie.

Seasonal cuisine, for lunch and dinner. Le Caillou - Restaurant and café offers you a refined cuisine made from the best products of our region The Café du Caillou welcomes you all day long. You will find what you need for lunch and dinner with a brasserie type menu, you will also be able to discover local drinks and the house pastries for a snack As of October 2021, Le Caillou - the gastronomic restaurant side - is only open on request for private events. From 25 people and on estimate. Thank you for contacting us Reservation strongly advised.

The restaurant is happy to welcome you on the banks of the Orne to enjoy our culinary specialties in a haven of peace and serenity.

La Paillote Suisse Normande, restaurant on the banks of the river Orne Come and share a moment of relaxation at the table of La Paillote, at the bend of the river. Virginie, Guillaume and their young team will be pleased to welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Bar, snack bar, inflatable games for children from 3 to 12 years old, canoe rental.

Located on the banks of the Orne in Clécy, the restaurant Aux Rochers welcomes you with its traditional and home-made cuisine. Come and enjoy the typical Norman room or the large veranda and its apparent cliff with the view on the Orne.

The hotel restaurant Spa Au Site Normand and its team welcome you in the heart of the Suisse Normande and its delights, in Clécy Capital of the Suisse Normande. Ideal for an escapade in the middle of nature, in love or in family, discover new flavours with the local products in our restaurant, and let yourself be tempted by a moment of quietude in our SPA. Many other activities also await you during your future stay. Maximum number of seats: 37 (room & terrace)

To eat after a descent of monorail sled, after a small stroll on the banks of the Orne, nothing like a lunch or a snack in the open air in a friendly and green setting. For lunch you will have the inevitable paninis, croques-monsieur, sandwiches, French fries and salads (in season) with "homemade" preparations which can be tasted on the spot or to take away.

Bar-restaurant-grocery store. Worker's menu during the week, catering service at weekends, take-away meals on request. Hydroalcoholic gel at the entrance Table arrangement at 1 m More table on the terrace Mandatory mask

If you wish to eat, take a break, have a drink in a green setting, at the foot of the greenway, on the terrace or in the dining room, La Pomme d'Happy offers you homemade dishes and desserts made with fresh, local, organic and short circuit products. For meals with family, friends or work colleagues, the Pomme d'Happy can accommodate up to 27 people in the dining room or more on the terrace if the weather permits. According to the days and opening hours of the restaurant, it is possible to eat from 10 am to 6 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm (arrival time). See you soon in your restaurant "La Pomme d'Happy", next to the Cultural Center of the "fosses d'Enfer" in Saint Rémy sur Orne.

In the middle of Pont d’Ouilly at the heart of the Suisse Normande, the hotel Commerce has 12 rooms with satellite TV and free WiFi. It has a restaurant specialising in local products and dishes, shady terraces filled with flowers. Shops and all sorts of things to do nearby.

Maison de maître with a wooded park of over 2000m² in the heart of Suisse Normande in the center of Pont d'Ouilly. Enjoy a vacation with family or friends in a sporty green resort where nature is preserved. Numerous shops and sporting activities are within walking distance (kayaking, pétanque court, fishing, Suisse Normande hiking trail, festivals, etc.) On the first level there's a large open-plan living room with kitchen, dining room and lounge. A 15m² office with dart board, American fridge... On the second level, 4 bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with a single bed, two bathrooms, 2 toilets (one independent) and a laundry room complete this floor. On the third level, 2 bedrooms with a total of 5 single beds, bathroom and toilet. A 30 m² games and TV room under the rafters, to be shared by young and old alike. - bed linen and towels not included (service available on request)

For the tourist and the holidaymaker, staying at the campsite, in this pretty, peaceful village full of charm, offers multiple resources: around the Orne, which crosses Pont d'Ouilly, activities are organized (kayaking, pedal boat, tree climbing, walks...) but also animations (a guinguette is held every Sunday afternoon in summer and on Monday evening a concert is held on the banks of the Orne) which will delight you. For the little ones, games are installed in the municipal park opposite the campsite. Pont d'Ouilly and its campsite are classified "Commune accueil vélo".

Site with services and parking for camping cars on the banks of the Orne in Pont d’Ouilly, at the heart of the Suisse Normande. Site with services and parking for camping cars on the banks of the Orne 1 km from the centre of Pont d’Ouilly, in the heart of the Suisse Normande. Each parking space is surrounded by a high hedge.

La Base de Loisirs offers 7 bungalows of 2 bedrooms and two of 3 bedrooms, i.e. 32 beds with beds, mattresses, pillows, duvets, sheets provided and an "outdoor" tent (8x5m) with tables and benches. At the edge of the river "le Noireau", two options are available to you - Village of 12 beds with 3 bedrooms per bungalow with bunk beds. - Village of 20 beds with 2 bedrooms per bungalow with single beds. The bungalows can accommodate 4 people in 2 bedrooms separated by a wardrobe. The "Caribbean" is the ideal bungalow to discover the outdoor experience in canvas accommodation, with more comfort. Good value for money in 2 or 3 bedrooms. The comfort of hard-shell, camping accommodation!

Situated on the banks of the river Noireau, La Potiche is 500m from the town, its services and the Pont d'Ouilly outdoor center. This former 19th century factory has been restored and rehabilitated into a gite that can accommodate up to 36 people. Fully equipped and renovated in 2018, you will be able to enjoy the different rooms from 4 to 6 beds, a dining room of 60m2, an equipped kitchen, a large activity room as well as large green spaces. Open all year round, the Potiche gite offers you an ideal setting for your school or leisure stays.

In the heart of the Suisse Normande, nestling on the banks of the river Orne, the Moulin Neuf gîte is in an exceptional environment: woods, meadows and cliffs. Less than a kilometre from Pont d’Ouilly and all it has to offer including the Outdoor Centre, this old town house has all modern comforts. Fully equipped kitchen, 50sqm dining room, 100sqm games room, internet access. Showers, handbasins, WC. Sitting room with fireplace, games, optional,TV, parking, shady garden, barbecue, garden tables. While you’re here, take advantage of the huge number of things to do nearby: canoeing and kayaking from Pont d’Ouilly to Clecy, tree climbing at the Roche d’Oetre, climbing in the Suisse Normande, vélo rail at Pont Erambourg or other types of visits like Vey Farm in Clecy or the Memorial to civilian life in the war in Falaise.

The Moulin Neuf group gîte is located in the commune of Pont-d?Ouilly, on the banks of the River Orne and surrounded by cliffs, woods and meadows. An exceptional setting for your discovery outings! Less than 1 km from the village, its services and the Pont-d?Ouilly leisure center, this former manor house has been specially converted to accommodate groups of up to 30 people. The gîte features bedrooms with 1 to 5 beds, a dining room, a fully-equipped kitchen, a large activity room and ample green space. The Moulin Neuf gîte is the perfect place to spend a pleasant stay with your young people or students in Suisse Normande, in a peaceful environment full of charm.

Situated on the banks of the river Noireau, La Potiche is 500m from the town, its services and the Pont d'Ouilly outdoor center. This former 19th century factory has been restored and rehabilitated into a gite that can accommodate up to 36 people. Fully equipped and renovated in 2018, you will be able to enjoy the different rooms from 4 to 6 beds, a dining room of 60m2, an equipped kitchen, a large activity room as well as large green spaces. Open all year round, the Potiche gite offers you an ideal setting for your school or leisure stays.

Country house in Suisse Normande. Need to recharge your batteries? Our country house is waiting for you. Close to all amenities (supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, health center, flea market, concerts and guinguette in summer...) In the evening you can relax in front of a nice fire and play many board games. Outside, depending on the season, you can enjoy the many fruits of the orchard and the vegetable garden. The house is located 15min from the castle of Falaise, 45 min from Caen and the landing beaches. Description of the accommodation You can have on request a barbecue, table and garden chairs to enjoy with your family or friends the magnificent outdoor setting. The house has WIFI, free parking, a place to store bicycles, washing machine, clothes line, umbrella bed.... The Swiss Normandy offers various activities (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, restaurants...). The tourist office is open in summer in the village at 2min (Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays all day and Sunday morning). We put at your disposal all the leaflets allowing you to make your stay pleasant through the various places to visit.