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Medieval walk in Caen
Following in the footsteps of William the Conqueror and Queen Matilda, this urban route takes in the city's two superb Romanesque abbeys (for men and women) and the ducal castle. Several other churches, narrow streets and alleys, and a few public gardens complete the picture.
The banks of the Orne in Louvigny at the start of the Île Enchantée
Discover the banks of the Orne River in Louvigny, the surrounding marshes and the charm of their rural landscapes.
The great outdoors on the outskirts of Caen
An amazing setting in the middle of nature and on the outskirts of Caen. Passing over and under the ring road reminds us of the proximity of the big city, which you forget as you cross the Odon six times via footbridges, old railway bridges and a ford.
The path is popular with joggers. The "Course entre deux O" race follows part of this route in November.
Circular around Cairon
This walk passes through villages with remarkable architecture and also crosses rural areas along the Vey and Mue rivers.
From Feuguerolles-Bully to the Guigne Valley
During this route, enjoy not only the pleasure of a country walk in the bocage countryside, but also the bucolic charm of the Guigne valley. You can also appreciate an architectural heritage that is just waiting to be discovered.
Circular around May-sur-Orne
From May-sur-Orne, cross the fields, stroll through wooded areas, follow the Laize and Orne valleys and return via Saint-André-sur-Orne.
Sallenelles Bay from Bréville-les-Monts
From Bréville-les-Monts, set off to explore the surrounding countryside and discover a superb panorama of Sallenelles Bay; descend along the Orne and admire its estuary. Head back up towards Amfréville through the countryside and go around it to complete this walk in a circular fashion, symbolising infinity.
Circular around Fontaine-Henry
Route around Fontaine-Henry Castle. Halfway between the city of Caen and the D-Day beaches, Fontaine-Henry Castle overlooks the green valley of the Mue. Its vertiginously high roofs tower above the centuries-old trees in the park and crown a richly sculpted façade combining 15th- and 16th-century styles.
The Orne around the Gros Banc
A birdwatching site of great beauty, the bay of the Orne estuary is now protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral. The Maison de la Nature, several observatories and a network of footpaths showcase this unmissable natural area.
Moderator's note See the review dated 21/02/2022: work in progress on this hike
On the hillsides of Fresney-le-Puceux via a variant route along the Laize
This walk, starting from the town hall in Fresney-le-Puceux, offers a lovely overview of the industrial and architectural heritage. After walking along the peaceful Laize, you will climb the sometimes steep slopes of the hillsides and discover the industrial past, mills and tanneries of this pretty valley.
Loop starting from Fresney-le-Puceux
A charming walk combining forests, wooded paths, streams, mills, hamlets, beautiful stone buildings, fields and meadows, with a few small climbs. Very pleasant to do from spring, when the vegetation comes to life, until autumn, when it bursts into shades of yellow, ochre and red.
Apart from the section from Le Pissot to the hamlet of Touchet (1 km), there are virtually no roads to walk on, although it is sometimes difficult to avoid them.
The Coupe-Gorge stream in Mutrécy
This hike mainly follows the Coupe-Gorge stream, which runs through the Grimbosq forest. It is a very pleasant walk in autumn as it follows a small path that is rarely used by walkers.
Merville-Franceville loop
Take a lovely coastal path and watch the local and migratory birds, pass by the Redoute de Merville, built in 1760 under Louis XVI based on plans by Vauban, walk along the beach, climb up to the Atlantic Wall coastal battery, cross the horse parks with foals depending on the season, stroll through the countryside... this is what you will discover on this hike. Don't forget your binoculars.
The hike should be done when the tidal coefficient is below 80.
Around Gonneville-en-Auge via Sallenelles
Leaving Gonneville-en-Auge, in the countryside, follow the Bay of Sallenelles and the River Orne. You will then pass the Merville Batteries.
On the marsh at Amblie
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Seulles Valley and through the surrounding countryside.
Boulon in the Middle Ages - Heritage Trail
This heritage trail immerses you in medieval society alongside knights, monks and peasants.
In the 11th century, in the Cinglais region, Boulon was part of the powerful seigneury of RaoulI Taisson, who built the Château de Thuit there, the seat of seigneurial power. Between forest and heritage, the Boulon discovery trail reveals traces of this medieval past.
This trail is marked in blue with signs reading "Heritage Trail - Boulon in the Middle Ages".
Between land and sea in Merville-Franceville-Plage
Starting from Merville-Franceville-Plage, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and the marshes, but also soak up the seaside atmosphere of this renowned seaside resort. Along the way, you will discover the architectural and, above all, historical heritage, notably the Merville Battery, a key site of the June 1944 landings (9th Battalion of the6th Airborne).
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