Discover the charms of Beaumais, Calvados, Basse-Normandie

This pretty little church is under the names of St. Peter and St. Paul. It comprises a long nave, with vestiges of an opus spicatum wall, bearing witness to its 11th century origins. The choir (13th century) is far narrower. A seigniorial chapel was added in the 15th century. The pyramidal freestone spire (restored in the 1st quarter of the 19th century) is similar to that of the Church of St. Michael of Vaucelles in Caen (both unique in Normandy).

The Falaise Gap (or Pocket) was the theatre of war for the last stages of the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War. The Gap was closed between 18 and 21 August 1944. 2 German Armies needed to be encircled. Montgomery changed his plans. It’s was the Poles who met up with the Americans on the Dives at Chambois. General Maczek, commander of the 1st Polish Armoured Division, decided to go for the last foothills of the Pays d’Auge which dominate the valley on Hill 262 north of Montormel and Coudehard. The Gap was made: Canadians and Poles to the north, British to the west, Americans and French to the south. 100,000 Germans were still in the Gap that the Poles had just closed, the majority of them on the West Bank of the Dives. The Canadians attacked Saint Lambert. The Germans had to hold the bridges and counterattacked. The Poles resisted fiercely, defending the hill with bayonets when munitions ran short. Finally, on 21 August at noon, the Canadians rejoined the Poles: the Gap was closed.

Mesnil-Soleil Hill is in Damblainville. It is the southern most part of the Monts d’Eraines range of hills. It rises to 156 meters over 50 mètres It’s base is a chalk sediment, it is south facing which makes it very warm, extremely steep all of which explain the presence of a particular types of vegetation which is unique in Lower Normandy. This environment has led to the development of a whole series of flora and fauna characteristic of hot dry grasslands. You find some rare plants for example this is the only place the Coronilla minima is in found in the whole of lower Normandy, the giant self-heal is not found elsewhere in north west France. Orchids are found in abundance as are lots of other plants characteristic of these grassland areas. A large number of insects are needed to propagate a natural environment such as this. As well as other types of insects, there are over 200 species of butterflies and moths.

Founded in 1131 by Guillaume, Count of Poitieu, the abbey belonged to the Order of Savigny, which joined the Cistercian Order in 1147. The site is very striking, at the edge of large woodlands known as the Bois de Gouffern. There are few remains of the abbey church, just some arches on fine pillars in a pure gothic style, and several remarkable capitals with carvings of vegetation. St André-en-Gouffern, (with Valasse Abbey) are the only places in Normandy with such well preserved buildings for the lay brothers of the abbey. The owners have undertaken major work to conserve and restore the abbey.

Located on a spur of Armorican sandstone, overlooking the Trun plain, Camp de Bierre is one of the largest and most spectacular archaeological sites in western France. The scale and level of preservation are extraordinary: the main dry-stone wall measures 32 metres across and 7 metres in height. Through the story of the site - uncovered by archaeologists - you can travel back in time to the Neolithic era (around 3,500 BC), the date of the oldest known human occupation, via the Gallo-Roman, iron and bronze ages.

Church of Notre-Dame - Vaudeloges (Abbeville)

Church of Notre Dame- Vaudeloges

Église Saint Martin - L'Oudon (Grandmesnil)

The church was built on the foundations of a small gallo-roman temple and is one of the principal examples of Norman (or Romanesque) architecture in Normandy. It houses a Parisot organ made 1745-1746. William the Conqueror established a fair round the church. From the Wednesday before Assumption (August 15), the Foire de Guibray was the place for merchants selling sheets, skins, cloth and silk. This important fair also allowed agricultural produce from Falaise and the surrounding area to be sold. It was the most important fair in West France, the second in France after Beaucaire, and was as famous as those of Troyes or Provins. It’s famous horse fair lasted until the beginning of the 20th century.

Legend has it that coming back from game forests, young Duke Robert spotted a young woman washing clothes in the Ante Valley fountain at the foot of the castle. It was Arlette, daughter of Foubert, a fur merchant in Falaise. Robert fell in love with her and made her come to the castle with him. She agreed, but insisted that she enter on horseback by the main gate. During their first night together, Arlette was woken by a dream: a tree, springing from her stomach, cast its shadow over the whole of Normandy and “Great England”. She told Robert, who saw it as a good omen. In fact, a few months after, her son was born whom Robert called William, nicknamed the Bastard.

Elisabeth Le Moël has had a successful career in prestigious kitchens, including those of the Georges V Hotel and Michel Bras, among others. The menu offers a menu back from the small market, a menu of traditions and seasonal products, a chefs' menu and a menu for the National Lobster Trophy. You will discover a family cooking with fresh products and a harmony of flavors, prepared with care in colorful and tasty plates. The taste of the product is put forward, the visual revisited... ... Parsley is transformed into ice cream, boletus into a velouté, pumpkin into a flan... The discoveries multiply, arousing curiosity. The chef has always been in love with her region and uses all her knowledge to sublimate our beautiful local products in recipes and presentations that were previously unknown. Anxious to make discover gastronomy to the greatest number, 4 different menus are proposed.

Noëlie and Emmanuel offer you a home cooking made of fresh and seasonal products. The menu changes every week with a choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses, 1 cheese plate and 3 desserts. We are open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner from noon to 2 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm We offer a first service at 7pm and a second at 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights. We accept vacation vouchers, luncheon vouchers, luncheon voucher cards.

Lucie and Joffrey invite you to discover their menu in a restaurant with a modern and warm decoration. The chef proposes a traditional cuisine made with fresh products. Simple but quality recipes! In the dining room or on the terrace, Joffrey offers you a warm and friendly welcome.

Located in the heart of Falaise, this brasserie offers a menu with a dish of the day, and a traditional cuisine. Open from Monday to Saturday.

The Remparts brasserie offers you every lunchtime a menu with starters in the form of an all-you-can-eat buffet and fresh French fries. Closed on Saturdays (except in summer) and Sundays.

Roadside restaurant with homemade, family-style cooking, fresh fries with peeled potatoes every day and homemade desserts. We serve breakfast/lunch until 3 p.m., with starter/main course/cheese/dessert/coffee included.

Your lunch in the Stables facing the gardens. The chef will offer you a lunch with typical Norman flavors.

Le Greenwich welcomes you to Place du Marché and serves traditional cuisine. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the medieval market hall.

The Brasserie des Halles offers you menu or à la carte formulas New: home-made burgers! You will enjoy an exceptional view on the great medieval hall Large public parking lot of 1000 places next to the brewery.

Welcome to Domaine du Traîne Feuilles, just five minutes from Falaise and Château Guillaume-Le-Conquérant. This gite sleeps 4, and upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms, one with a double bed (140x190) and the other with two single beds (90x190). A fully-equipped kitchen with hob, oven, kettle and microwave. An enclosed garden lets you enjoy the peace and sunshine.

3 cottages 4/6 places, fully equipped in a quiet and green setting surrounded by a forest and fishing ponds. Close to Caen and the seaside at 35 mn. On the spot : bowling green, hiking on the spot, bicycles at your disposal for free outside : on a 2 ha land, 1 private garden 200 m², 1 private parking lot, 1 Terrace, 1 Garden furniture and 1 barbecue. inside : 2 Rooms - 36 m² - 1 American kitchen with living room and 1 convertible bed or 1 convertible sofa. 1 bedroom with 1 double bed - 2 single beds, - 1 baby bed. 1 bathroom - 1 W.C. free WIFI connection Description of the updated measures for the protection of the visitors: - Cleaning with disinfection of all the places of passage after each customer. - Hydro-alcohol gel is available on site - I receive my clients with a mask

Beautiful longère in white stone with its original beams and parquet floors. The gite de la Venelle is located in a quiet hamlet 6 km from the shops. Independent country house. Ground floor: living room (table football), fully equipped kitchen with central island and American fridge, lounge (stove installed in autumn 2020), games room, shower room with wc, laundry room. Upstairs (access by two stairs on the living room and living room): 1 family room (4 bunk beds for 1 person), 1 bedroom (double bed 160 cm), bathroom with wc, 1 bedroom (double bed 160 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 160 cm), 1 bedroom (2 single twin beds), shower room, separate WC. Central heating. Large courtyard with terrace and enclosed garden. Garage for bikes and motorbikes. Shelter with ping-pong table. Playhouse for children and games (molki, skittles, ...)

A heated indoor pool, a large games room with billiards and battery, the terrace to admire the sunset over the valleys of the Pays d'Auge, a few chickens who wander ... this cottage is really perfect for tribes ! Cottage open since May 2019. Independent country house. Ground floor: living room with kitchen, dining room, living room with double fireplace (overlooking the dining room) and mezzanine game room (American billiards and battery), bedroom (1 bed 2 persons 160 cm), bathroom bathroom, separate wc, indoor pool (access by a few steps) heated from May to late September with floor to ceiling windows. Upstairs: shower room with wc, bedroom (double bed, single bed), bedroom (double bed, cot), bedroom (double bed, single bed), bedroom (4 single beds). Central heating wood. Wood provided free. Terrace. Garden with chickens in freedom. Grass with sheep. NO ARRIVAL BEFORE 19 H. Beds equipped with blankets.

Discover the charm of Cottage Vesqueville for a quiet getaway for two. You'll appreciate its leafy setting and unoverlooked garden. The interior is warm and inviting, with wooden beams and parquet floors, and a wood-burning stove to warm your evenings. For your comfort, a high-quality queen-size bed awaits you, with bed linen provided. You'll be just 5 minutes from the town of Falaise, which offers all the shops, services and restaurants you'll need, as well as a number of places of interest such as William the Conqueror's birthplace. The gîte is located in an adjoining part of the owners' manor house. The interior is on one level (3 external steps) and comprises a large living room with dining area, small kitchen area, large sitting room with sofa, armchair and TV, double bed 160x200cm, separate bathroom with toilet. Outside, there's a terrace with garden furniture and a small enclosed garden with deckchairs and barbecue. Part of the property can be visited, and includes meadows with horses and orchards. Metered electric heating and 10? wood basket. Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge based on consumption).

Magnificent gypsy caravan, very comfortable with its practical kitchenette, its seductive bathroom with a beautiful and large Italian shower and the large bed of its romantic alcove. Traditionally built: bright colors and carved wood, nestled in the greenery, it invites you to an extraordinary and atypical journey. It is insulated, heated and wired; 2 children's beds + 1 tent in summer, terrace, garden furniture, sunbathing area and barbecue complete the equipment. Cider and apple juice "house" included.breakfast basket surprise, greedy and copious. With flowers and champagne, the romantic night option is proposed on reservation as well as the walk with the donkeys Pommette and Billy or the quality massage modeling in the sauna room. For 2 adults and 2 children < 150cm...

On the borders of Orne and Calvados, between Argentan and Falaise, this cottage is ideally located to discover Normandy. The small village of Nécy has a city stadium, a restaurant, a charging station for electric vehicles and a grocery store (which also offers a bakery, butcher/caterer and post office, except Sunday afternoon and Monday). Detached old house on one level, with electric heating included. Living room with lounge area (TV) and fitted kitchen. Bedroom (double bed) Bedroom (2 single beds) Bathroom with walk-in shower. independent toilet. Equipment for babies. Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Local bikes. Small dog accepted on request.

Detached house located in Bernières d'Ailly, not far from the medieval town of Falaise. This gite sleeps 4, with 2 bedrooms (1 double bed and 2 single beds). Pets are welcome.

Country studio room with attic and outside staircase.

House of 90m2 in the countryside in a charming little village, close to the forest, mini-market at 2kms with bread deposit. Functional gite equipped with a dishwasher, refrigerator-freezer, microwave, 4 ceramic hobs, oven, flat screen, wifi and a garden of 800m2.