Discover the charms of Goupillieres, Calvados

Successive building phases prevent us from precisely dating the start of the monument’s construction; however what appear to be primitive Romanesque architectural vestiges remain. The nave and tower are post 16th century. The choir, in ruins, was rebuilt in 1870. Initially under the patronage of St. Vigor, the church was rebaptised.

A statue of the Virgin Mary stands above the entrance door. The chapel boasts a ribbed vault ceiling under which, beneath a rose window, three statues represent the Sacred Heart of Jesus and, on either side, St. Joseph and Mary.

Alexandre de Gallery, a former French Empire cavalry officer, retired to his castle in Trois-Monts from where his favourite leisure pursuit was to modify the church. The carved pulpit, surmounted with wooden statues, is of Renaissance style, as is the new choir, in which 24 helical column stalls are installed. The carved wood portal under the tower probably dates from the 12th century. The church is isolated in the midst of the woods, 500 metres to the west of the village. It was once part of the seigniorial estate of Trois Monts, the monumental castle and outbuildings of which were demolished after World War II, failing sufficient maintenance. Only a few vestiges of the enclosure wall remain.

(XIVth) This massive-looking monument is in primitive Romanesque style. Its construction, according to a Gothic inscription taken from one of the Crusades, actually dates back to the 13th century, probably around the year 1269. Considerable alterations were made in the 14th century, notably to the credenzas and capitals The tower, finished as a bailey, was built on the west side of the building in the 17th century. The relics of Saint Sever are deposited in the church of préaux, during their transport to the church of Rouen. Legend has it that they became so heavy that they could only be moved after the parish was placed under the invocation of this saint. The church was restored in the 19th century.

(XIVth, Romanesque style) The church is located north of the cemetery in the village. The western façade is a gable wall topped by a campanile. The south gable wall has a two-storey elevation: the first level is pierced by a basket-handle door, the second level is opened by two basket-handle bays, which are filled in. The chevet is pierced by a small square bay, and a twin bay on its south face. The chevet is flat "The church, which had remained a parish church until the revolution, and which has now been abolished, belongs in part to the Romanesque style (probably from the time of the foundation): it is not very large and ends with a semicircular apse. The north wall is the one that has retained its primitive character. An open belfry surmounts the western wall and contains the bell. "(Arcisse de caumont)

In 1217, Robert Fils-Erneis donated the Grimbosq chapel to Frensey Abbey. Nothing remains of this long building comprising a south-facing porch belfry. The former wood-framed belfry was rebuilt in 1875.

(XVII-XVIIIth) Flagy is a vassal fiefdom of Maizet until the Revolution when it is attached to the commune of Sainte-Honorine. In agreement with the parish priest, Lord Le Harivel de Flagy founded, at the end of the 18th century, a Masonic lodge which met in Trois-Monts Inside the manor house, a Louis XV style mantelpiece bears the traces of a black painter affixed as a sign of mourning at the death of King Louis XVI. The buildings were requisitioned by the Germans in 1944 and converted into a field hospital.

The Olivet castle mound (Motte Castral d'Olivet), located in Grimbosq, is an earthen and wooden fortification built around 1040-1050 by a family of lesser lords who used it to control the territory. Its location at the summit of a hillock reinforces its defensive quality. Indeed, the mound is composed of a knoll with a stockade, wooden watchtower and a lower courtyard, in turn surrounded by an earthen rampart and a ditch. The residential and agricultural buildings were located in the lower courtyard. Access via the Chêne Guillot car park (Grimbosq Forest). Follow the yellow marked path. Free unaccompanied tours all year round.

The Bishop of Bayeux, Odo of Conteville, entrusted the patronage of the church in Curcy, placed under the name of St. John the Baptist, to the Saint-Vigor-le-Grand Priory near Bayeux. A 17th century Virgin and Child hangs above the entrance door which opens under the tower porch.

The Auberge du Pont de Brie welcomes you in a green setting. Located in the heart of the Suisse Normande on the banks of the Orne, along the greenway linking Caen to Clécy and near the forest of Grimbosq. Traditional Normandy cuisine made with fresh and local products. We offer you a choice of menus from 25€ onwards, but also a lunchtime formula during the week from 11.90€. We welcome your family or group meals (70 people maximum) and we will prepare your menus according to your expectations and your budget. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Facing the Orne river, come and have lunch, a snack or a gourmet break at the Pont du Coudray snack bar. We offer you a simple, greedy and qualitative menu! A warm and friendly place with a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy the indoor room, the terrace or the picnic tables along the Orne. On the spot or to take away.

An address to know absolutely! A traditional, family and inventive cuisine, with a focus on the products of our Normandy region. Dogs not accepted.

Our restaurant has a panoramic view on the Orne river thanks to its numerous bay windows in the room and its 2 terraces. It is open to groups on request. It is possible to rent the room for weekends or weeks Animals accepted.

Traditional restaurant in the heart of the Suisse Normande. The chef welcomes you in a friendly setting to make you discover his home-made cooking with local and seasonal products.

Welcome to the Anacapri, we are happy to welcome you in a warm and family atmosphere. For your evenings, birthdays or other meals, the team strives to ensure that the atmosphere and conviviality are also part of the party. We welcome groups in an isolated room. The menu answers all your desires: salads, bruschettas, pastas, meats, fishes, pizzas, without forgetting our desserts elaborated by the chef, former pastry cook by profession. He offers you real pizzas with the best products but especially a very high quality flour, as well as grilled meats or salads and all kinds of traditional French and Italian dishes. Pizzas and ready-made meals (meat, salad, pasta, home-made burger) to take away. Dishes of the day or several formulas every lunchtime on weekdays from Tuesday to Friday. For our cyclists customers, a courtyard is at your disposal with the possibility to recharge your bike. For the little ones, high chairs and a changing table are available. The entire Anacapri team will do its utmost to welcome you with a smile and do everything possible to ensure that each guest has the most pleasant time in our establishment, both in terms of the food and our conviviality. We look forward to welcoming you.

A l'époque, is an immersive restaurant, which makes you relive a "beautiful time" From the floor to the ceiling, through the plate, nothing will make you think that you are in the XXIst century The decor, the atmosphere, the cuisine will make you plunge directly into the years from 1900 to 1950. A return trip to the past that will delight your eyes, your ears and your taste buds.

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.

Located in Suisse Normande in a natural setting of 7 hectares, the farm of epis can receive groups up to 130 people. It is possible to rent a reception room with an equipped kitchen A variety of accommodation is available: 2 group gites, dormitory for 19 people, yurt village, 3 chalets for 6 people, 2 chalets for 5 people, 4 trailers for 2/4 people, a tepee chalet for 4 people. Renting in free management or with catering formula Youth and sport approved On the spot: you will have many outdoor sports facilities (soccer, basketball, ping pong, badminton), mini farm and optional rental of a private wellness area and escape game Nearby: hiking, canoe kayak rental, pedal boat, aquatic center, archery, horseback riding, paragliding, visits ... Rental of rooms. Rental of wellness area. Grassland for horses.

In a bucolic and restful setting surrounded by a vast land near Caen and the Suisse Normande. Restored gite in an old typical house of the region Ideally located to discover the Suisse Normande, hiking trails...

In a bucolic and restful setting surrounded by a large plot of land, near Caen and the Suisse Normande. Restored gite in an old typical house of the region. Ideally located to discover the Suisse Normande, hiking trails...

La Ferme des Epis has various unusual accommodations located in the heart of the Suisse Normande and 20 minutes from Caen The village of yurts is composed of 5 yurts for 5 people and 2 yurts for 6 people which come directly from Mongolia. Inside the yurts, you will find a colorful real estate typical of Mongolia but also a microwave. Common sanitary facilities are located near the yurts. Our establishment also has other accommodations such as : - The Tipi chalet very atypical from the outside, can accommodate 2 to 4 people.On the first floor is a double bed and on the first floor, a living room with sofa bed, a small kitchen and a bathroom. - The gypsy caravans, atypical by their exteriors and modern by their interiors, can accommodate 2 to 4 people thanks to the double bedroom and the folding double sofa bed in the kitchen/living room area. Each one has a small equipped kitchen and a bathroom for an optimal comfort. - The chalets can accommodate up to 5 or 6 people. These are modern accommodations that have different bedrooms, a kitchen/living room with all the necessary furniture but also a shower room.

Come and recharge your batteries in Swiss Normandy in a natural setting of 7 hectares. La ferme des Epis offers you a change of scenery by staying in an authentic Mongolian yurt for 2 to 6 people, a gypsy caravan for 2/4 people or a tepee chalet for 2/4 people Chalets for 4 to 6 people and group cottages are also available for rent. Activities : On site: soccer field, petanque field, ping-pong table, mountain bike rental, private wellness area rental, escape game, mini farm. Nearby: canoe-kayak, pedal boat, hiking, horseback riding, paragliding, golf, summer sledging, mountain biking. Grassland for horses.

Upstairs guest room for 2 people, with shower and toilet. Separate, private WC on first floor. Bed linen and towels are provided. Breakfast is included in the rental price and is served in the owners? home. Parking is available in the courtyard. We also have an enclosed bicycle shed with electrical outlets. Our wooden house is located 3 km from the voie verte, the Vélo Francette and the GR 36, where you can take advantage of the many hiking trails. It's also close to Thury Harcourt and Clécy, where you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities: canoeing, kayaking, summer tobogganing, paragliding, hiking, biking, etc? We're just 1 hour from Mont Saint Michel and 45 minutes from the D-Day landing beaches.

At 30 minutes from Caen and at the doors of the Suisse Normande, "le gîte du Gragnon" offers you authenticity, comfort and calm in a hilly countryside. The interior is spacious and pleasant. The terrace offers a view on the pond where ducks and geese are resting. On the spot the animals (donkeys, goats) will make the pleasure of your children. With this central location in Calvados, you can visit the landing beaches, Falaise, Bayeux, etc. Independent house in the property. First floor: entrance, large kitchen with dining area, living room with wood stove (sofa, armchair), toilet, bathroom with shower. Floor: 3 bedrooms (2 double beds, 3 single beds), 2 toilets, washbasin. Central heating. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. TV. DVD. Closed garden with garden furniture. Baby bed. Internet access. Towels provided. More information on www.gites-de-france-calvados.fr

This beautiful traditional stone-built house of the Suisse Normande region was tastefully restored to offer a comfortable stay. You will enjoy the spacious rooms, the comfort of the bedding and the large shower rooms. Outside, two large terraces will welcome you for a rest. The situation will allow you to discover the landscapes and nature activities of the Suisse Normande and to visit Caen and its region at 30m drive. During your stay, an access to the sauna and the massages (with added fees) will complete your relaxation. Independent house near the owners'house including 2 chambres d'hôtes. Ground floor : living room with fitted kitchen and sofa, 1 bdrm (1x 160cm x200cm bed), shower room with toilet. Upstairs : landing with TV and bench-bed (1 90cm x 190cm bed for a extra-bedding on request), 2 bdrms (1x160x200cm bed and 2 90x190cm beds, shower room, toilet. Gas central heating. Two terraces (on East and West sides), private enclosed garden with parking for 2 cars. Outdoor swimimng pool (7mx3.5m accessible and heated from april to october) to share with the "chambres d'hôtes". Semi-detached to the gite : well-being space with sauna and massages room (with added fees : 10€/pers or 15€/couple, massages with warm stones : 30€ the session). Easy access for a disabled person (to be seen with the owners).

Enjoy a stay with family or friends in this spacious, quiet house. You'll appreciate the large 65 m² living area with a fully-equipped kitchen, two dining rooms, a sitting area and a fireplace to warm you up in winter. The veranda is pleasant in all seasons. You're just 5 minutes from the superb Grimbosq forest and its wildlife park. Caen is just 20 minutes away, as are the many attractions of the Suisse Normande region: the Orne Valley and its cycle path, the Roches d'Oëtre and Clécy. Detached house, close to another gîte (reference 3478). This basement house has an elevator linking the parking lot to the interior of the house. The house is fully equipped on the same level, with a veranda, a large living room with 3 areas (fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge with fireplace), shower room, wc, 2 bedrooms each with 1 double bed (140x190cm) and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90x190cm). Basement not accessible (storage for owners). Enclosed garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Two sheds available for cars, bikes and motorcycles. Accessibility: the elevator is wheelchair-accessible and the interior is on one level except for 1 step to 1 bedroom and a shower with basin.

Benefiting from a beautiful view on the countryside of Suisse Normande, this well-equipped family gite is close to many remarkable sites: the Orne Valley, the Roches d'Oëtre and Clécy. On the edge of the forest of Grimbosq and the green way. Single-storey gîte, adjoining another gîte. Living room with kitchenette, sofa, 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds), shower room, WC. Shared washing machine. Dishwasher. TV. Electric heating. Common garden with picnic table. Sheets provided on weekends. Wifi.