Discover Notre-dame-du-rocher, Orne

Old mill situated on one of the most beautiful river of the Suisse Normande : La Rouvre. The goal of this "house" is to make you discover the life of the rivers and the landscapes. Naturalist exhibitions renewed each year. Count system and controle of the migration. Nature trail with interpretation boards on 1 kilometer. Educational activities possible for half a day or a full day.

Orientation table at La Roche d'Oëtre

Roche d’Oëtre has been cut out of rock, and is one of the finest belvederes in western France. This listed nature site is located in the heart of the oldest mountain in Europe in the heart of Swiss Normandy. From atop its 118 m, Roche d’Oëtre offers a breathtaking view of the Rouvre gorges. Numerous activities and services are available on site including hiking and mountain biking, orienteering, treetop adventure, art and themed exhibitions, tourist information, shop, cafe and restaurant.

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.

The garden was designed as a backdrop for this 16th century manor house in Norman Switzerland. It was planned by the owners in line with the Renaissance rules for the art of the garden: a succession of terraces, a broderie of box trees, topiaries, hedge tunnels, vintage roses, etc. After a non-guided visit to the site you can also enjoy a guided visit at 3.30 pm.

A remarkable collection of buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries with all the architectural elements preserved. Outside can be seen the 16th century bakery, the drinking trough and the Renaissance gardens. The manor is currently undergoing large-scale renovations. Visits to the interior and exterior, and to the garden. During the opening period, guided visit at 3.30 pm.

Contemporary garden (3000m2) created in March 2000 by the hosts, both visual artist and sculptor. Ten successive atmospheres, poetic, intimate and fun, where the wild tame alongside the lush radicalism on a redesigned site, consisting of slopes, ponds, rocks. The water is very Presents: Wild Basin newts and frogs, koi pond and exotic turtles, fountains contemporary streams enliven the garden, providing a soothing atmosphere, inviting them to the dream. 800 varieties of perennial grasses, shrubs, regional species and 90 varieties of ferns. At the bend of a trail, contemporary works surprisingly offer.

Community museum that aims to restore and preserve military memorabilia while using found objects and documents to chart the history of the August battle around the river Noireau.

The artificial lake at Rabodanges sits in an unspoilt natural setting, lined with forests and rocks. It stretches over five communes and covers almost 240 acres, making it the largest lake in Basse-Normandie. It is 6km in length and around 250 metres wide. It is home to the headquarters of the Motonautique Club de Basse Normandie, where you can water-ski when the warm weather arrives. There are two restaurants on the water's edge. One directly overlooks the lake and the other has inflatables for children. People stroll in the sun along the shores, close to the landing stage, from where cruise-boats take tourists up and down the waters. Kayaks and fishermen join this peaceful scene, the latter casting their lines either from the banks or from rowing boats. Fishing here covers two categories and is regulated, including night-fishing for carp.

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)

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.

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

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.

The restaurant La Rotonde has a panoramic view on the lake of Rabodanges. A restaurant with its feet in the water allowing you to enjoy an exceptional panorama on the lake. Ideal for all your family reunions, banquets, seminars or others. A varied menu - a renowned chef - quality menus.

Let yourself be impressed by the fish specialities that make the reputation of this house. An intimate and spacious dining room and a covered and uncovered terrace in a warm decor. Kitchen with fish specialities, very appreciated for light and fine menus. An address to be rediscovered as a couple, with family or friends!

ONE PLACE, THREE SPACES a cocooning gastronomic room with fireplace a traditional fast-food room with access to the terrace a summer terrace for the beautiful days with its large arbour banqueting and catering services are also available.

Just like home! In this friendly restaurant, the flavors of traditional cuisine fill you with happiness.

Traditional cuisine. Open every day. Starters, main course, dessert.

In Normandy Switzerland, embark on board the restaurant boat, the Val d'Orne, for an exceptional cruise on Lake Rabodanges. A lake created during the construction of the Rabodanges dam in September 1959. It is a 14 kms cruise along the water, in the heart of a generous and preserved nature, which awaits you. Comfortably seated on one of the two decks of our barge or seated in front of a delicious typical Norman meal served in the restaurant, you will have all the leisure, during these 2H30 cruise to discover grey herons and wild ducks in their natural habitat as well as the surprisingly mountainous reliefs of this region of the Orne. A charming moment that will enchant lovers of bucolic landscapes, photos, ornithology and will delight young and old alike. The cruise boat, the Val d'Orne, is a magnificent barge with an open-air deck and a panoramic air-conditioned restaurant. Contact us and embark for a walk or a meal cruise. Meal cruises only on reservations 48 hours in advance.

Restaurant open Monday to Friday.

In the heart of Suisse Normande, cozy and flowery gîte, bordered by undergrowth and surrounded by pear trees. Ideal for relaxation and exploring the countryside, the Orne and Rouvre valleys. Small supermarket 400m away open every day except Monday. Equestrian center 1 km away. Seven kilometers away, the Roche d'Oëtre site and its botanical trails, its tree-climbing activities for children and adults, its hikes and its tourist office to advise you on outings and sporting or cultural activities throughout your stay in Normandy. . All-inclusive equipment. Old detached house on one level: living room (insert, DVD) with kitchen area. Corridor (3 steps), 2 bedrooms (2 double beds), 1 small bedroom (2 bunk beds reserved for children), shower room, WC. Possibility of chair and baby bed. Electric heating. Unfenced garden of 1500 m². Garage.

The gîte (House of the old mill) is nestled at the bottom of a Valley crossed by a river, far away from any noise. The setting is idyllic and relaxing: River, wood, vegetable garden, space... The House, while granite of the country, will seduce you with its traditional charm. Many activities nearby: circuits of hiking and mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, hooked-branch, canoeing and paragliding. Remarkable site of the rock of Oëtre 3 km. During your stay, the owners can upgrade to your yurt/dojo of 65 m2 which. You can practice: meditation, qi gong, yoga... They can also offer treatments such as: coaching session, massage shiatsu, reiki, activities such as: steps meditative in nature, cooking without gluten and milk as well as vegetarian meals to trend bio. Feel free to contact us for more information for rates of these supplementary benefits. Detached house ground floor close to the owners: large living room with sitting area and open kitchen (wood stove), 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 persons), shower room, separate wc, 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 separable), 1 bedroom (1 bed 1 person 90 x 200). Large terrace (garden furniture) with river views. Central heating. Internet access. Private washing machine in the basement. On request baby equipment.

In the heart of Normandy Switzerland, the house is located in the center of the village of Bréel, at the foot of multiple hiking and mountain bike trail departures, near the exceptional site of Roche d'Oëtre. The great outdoors, preserved nature, botany and discovery await you. Semi-independent country house. On the garden level: entrance (laundry), 1 bedroom (2 twin 80 cm single beds, sink). 1st half-floor: bathroom with toilet, 1 bedroom (2 single beds 80 cm which can be twinned). 1st floor: living room with kitchen area (insert). 2nd half-floor: 1 bedroom (1 single bed). Electric heating, access to shared garden of 800 m². LINENS PROVIDED.

Holiday & overnight-stay gîte: 1 bedrm on grnd floor (1 single bed) w/special shower & lavatory for the disabled, 6 bedrms (5 sgle beds), industrial kitchen, living rm, reception room. 4 double shower elements, 8 washbasins, 5 lavatories. Gas-fired central heating, grounds, pasture. BREEL WELCOME CENTRE: Near La Roche d'Oêtre remarkable natural site and the 'River and Countryside House', this converted old village school combines tradition & modernity. The mapped GR36 hiking trail & local tours run across the 'Swiss Normandy' landscape.

In the countryside, at the end of a path surrounded by grassland where cows graze, you will appreciate the calm in the heart of Suisse Normande. Independent country house dating from 1885. Ground floor: Living room (double sofa bed), kitchen, WC. Floor: 3 bedrooms (2 single bunk beds, 1 double bed, 1 130 cm bed), bathroom with WC. Electric heating. Land 300 m², swing, sandbox, pétanque court, slide.

Our caravans welcome you with the pleasure of sharing our still wild corner of nature, its simple and unpretentious gypsy camp. Cosy, colourful and cheerful atmosphere, like the gypsies in general. Full of details, attentions and comfort in addition: a true den for lovers of "glamping" with a bohemian spirit! Our gypsy caravans are built by the owner and located on his land, but at a sufficient distance to guarantee the peace and privacy of the guests. The main caravan includes : 1 bed in alcove for 2 persons with mattress, bathroom (shower, wc), kitchenette. Small covered terrace. Electric heating. Possibility of sleeping a young child on the bench (max. 5-6 years old), please inform us in advance The second caravan, smaller, is an additional room which allows to increase the sleeping capacities and to welcome, in autonomy, either the children of the customers occupying the main caravan, or a couple of friends who come to share the stay. It has a double bed, a washbasin and some storage space. The occupants of this caravan will have to use the toilets and the shower of the main caravan Wood fire possible outside, for grilling or just for fun. Wood for the outdoor fire can be provided upon request. IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast is optional with supplement and on reservation (therefore not included in the rental price). It is served in a basket in the caravan NEW ! A session in a traditional wooden sauna (equipped with a shower) can be proposed to you on reservation (option with supplement - 1 hour for 2 people = 20 €)

Located in the heart of Normandy Switzerland in a peaceful hamlet bordered by a wood, this original gîte offers a clear view of the bocage and the surrounding hills including the remarkable site of Roche d'Oëtre. This farmhouse restored with traditional and ecological materials offers high quality comfort. Built on 2 levels, it can accommodate 6 people. You will be disorientated by the themed rooms, one thing leading to another, the Miller's room and the scent of adventure room, etc. The granite path adjoins the house, it will take you to the Maison de la Rivière et du Paysage where several nature activities will be offered to you (3 km), the Roche d'Oëtre massif (2.5 km), a treetop adventure park (2 km), canoeing, kayaking and water skiing (10 km), via ferrata, paragliding, pedal boats and zip line in Clécy (15 km). All-inclusive equipment. Independent house. Ground floor: living room (CD and DVD player) with wood stove, original fully equipped kitchen, one bedroom (1 double bed 160 x 200 made on arrival) with private shower room, WC, utility room with a chimney for grilling. Floor: sauna for 2 people, WC, shower room, reading area, one bedroom (1 double bed 140 x 200 made on arrival), one bedroom for 2 people (2 single beds 90 x 200 made on arrival). Unfenced garden 300 m² with terrace, deckchairs. Provision: 2 adult bicycles and 1 adolescent bicycle.

In the heart of Norman Switzerland, for nature lovers, this cottage is located between the Rouvre and Orne valleys, a stone's throw from the Roche d'Oêtre site and botanical trails. Nearby: the river house, Rabodanges lake with supervised swimming pools and water sports, the St Philbert sur Orne dam, etc. Independent traditional house in the heart of nature. On the ground floor: kitchen, living room (insert), DVD player and Hifi system, bathroom and WC. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (2 double beds, 1 single sofa bed and 1 90cm single bed). Enclosed garden (sun loungers) of 135 m² with a breathtaking view of the countryside, terrace of approximately 20 m². Electric heating and insert (wood offered).

Lovers of nature and hiking, this cottage is ideally located in the heart of the magnificent "Suisse Normande " in a small hamlet. You can reach the famous steep site of Roche d'Oetre 2.5 km with tree climbing park, or the House of the River and the Landscape which organizes natural activities, or the equestrian center of the LYS for horseback riding in an exceptional environment! Detached single storey house with steps: living room with lounge area (fireplace with wood provided) and fully equipped kitchen, bedroom (bed made for 2 people 160 x 200 cm separable with topper), bedroom (2 beds made for 1 person), bathroom water, separate wc. Electric heating included. 1000 m² enclosed garden.

Country house full of charm and very comfortable, nestled in a peaceful hamlet, near a village with shops and restaurants. Located in the heart of Suisse Normande, this region offers an abundance of natural beauty, with sites such as the Roche d'Oëtre, which invite discovery and contemplation. Outdoor activities are plentiful and offer a variety of options for reconnecting with nature. Hiking, to discover the picturesque landscapes and magnificent panoramas of the region. Water skiing on Lake Rabodanges, as well as cow rides, add a fun and original touch to the experience. This house offers the perfect refuge for nature lovers and rural getaways, combining charm, comfort and easy access to a multitude of outdoor activities. Stone house with one floor, all-inclusive formula (linen and cleaning). Ground floor : Living room with kitchen, dining area and lounge area. WC. Floor : Bedroom with 1 bed made for 2 people 140x190 cm and bathroom Enclosed land of 100 m2 with parking and 200m of land of 2 hectares with a closed barn to store bicycles