Patrimony and local tradition

Patrimony and local traditions
 

From Bessin to Virois to the Pré-Bocage, visitors can enjoy and discover the rich patrimony.

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A memorable historic patrimony which dates back to the Middle ages : The donjon in Vire castle is a reminder of the one hundred years war. The Bayeux tapestry illustrates the conquest for the crown of England by William the Conquerer. The renaissance castles of Balleroy,Crulley and Fontenay-Henry as well as the sites of the battle of Normandy are visits not to be missed.

The religious patrimony . The Bayeux Cathedral, dedicated in 1077 by William, The abbey Saint Martin de Mondaye, still occupied by canons of the Premontré Order, Chapels of St Clair, St Sulpice, St Célerin du Pré-Bocage, where healing saints, still honored, performed many miracles. The church Notre Dame de Vire, is a jewel of gothic art among many others to discover.	copyright OT Bayeux Intercom
A varied patrimony where arts, traditions and past economic activities go together , where nature and humanity touch each other.

From the old mines d'ardoises to the Souterroscope of Caumont l'Eventé, gardens of the Prieuré de Saint Gabriel Brécy, a porceline museum in Bayeux, the mill of the Sée, the hall of bény-Bocage, the cultural patrimony will surprise you with its diversity and beauty.

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A land rich with its traditions With strong local traditions , the region of Bessin au Virois will share with you the passion of its people. Local products and know-how are characteristic of long standing Normand traditions.

copyright Fotolia Whether it's following the "Road of Traditions", searching for the secrets of how the real Andouille from Vire is produced or discovering the ancestral techniques of lace-making in Bayeux, this is a region where people know how to live. Here you will be welcomed with open arms amid the sound of traditional Normand music.