Where art and history meet

Le Clos du Cotentin brings together three cities of great architectural wealth: Valognes, Bricquebec-en-Cotentin and Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. Beyond the undeniable historical appeal, these small towns in the countryside display a real art of living, completely in tune with the times.

In the interior Cotentin, we let ourselves be guided by the soul of the place and the sunken paths. The villages look like a picture book. “The lost hamlets seem to be bathed in the memory of another century.

The beautiful bocage teems with old residences, chapels, wash houses, churches, statuaries, calvaries, mills, lime kilns, country histories... “The Cotentin, a country with a strong temperament, is marked by the permanent balance between a high degree of heritage quality and the natural, wild character of the territory. Like an oxymoron, this meeting between the orderly and the wild. The relationship with culture is lively. It passes through the architecture of churches, monastic complexes, manor houses” confides Julien Deshayes, host of the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire du Clos du Cotentin.

Must-See Points of Interest

Beaumont Hotel

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Hôtel de Beaumont

VALOGNES

A visit to the most beautiful mansion will delight young and old alike. Behind the majestic facades and the exceptional central pavilion, a staircase unique in France, richly furnished lounges and delicately intimate bedrooms immerse the visitor in the refined elegance and secrets of 18th century aristocratic life. Beautiful gardens complete this outdoor walk…

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Bricquebec Castle

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Château de Bricquebec

BRICQUEBEC-EN-COTENTIN

Its eleven-sided keep, completely rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries, dominates the city with its tall silhouette. The fortress also retains a stone enclosure flanked by several towers, a large ceremonial room from the 12th century and two entrance buildings, including the clock tower, housing temporary exhibitions every summer.

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Cotentin plant labyrinth > La Clé des Champs

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Labyrinthe végétal du Cotentin > La Clé des Champs

YVETOT-BOCAGE

Come and spend a pleasant time in our plant labyrinth. An unforgettable journey with family and friends, with its puzzles, games and activities renewed every year. Part of the profits are donated to a humanitarian association. You can have a picnic on site. Tables are at your disposal. Come and pick our fruit…

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Canoe-kayak rental > SAINT-SAUVEUR-LE-VICOMTE Leisure Center

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Location de canoë-kayak > Base de Loisirs de SAINT-SAUVEUR-LE-VICOMTE

SAINT-SAUVEUR-LE-VICOMTE

In addition to canoeing, the leisure center offers climbing and archery, as well as mountain bike rental for half-day or full-day rides. For climbing and archery, sessions are open to individuals according to a precise schedule. Contact the base to find out the…

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Barbey Museum in Aurevilly

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Musée Barbey d’Aurevilly

SAINT-SAUVEUR-LE-VICOMTE

Located in the writer's family home, this museum presents rich collections of manuscripts, letters and personal memorabilia. From room to room, open the drawers and cupboards to discover the secrets of this long-maligned writer, now recognized for his genius. Free tours (for guided tours, contact the museum).

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Medieval castle of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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Château médiéval de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

SAINT-SAUVEUR-LE-VICOMTE

During the Hundred Years' War, the castle of Geoffroy d'Harcourt was besieged twice and occupied by the English for almost half a century! Today it still retains part of its fortified enclosure, dominated by an imposing quadrangular keep. The guided tour allows you to discover the prison tower, the Robessart accommodation…

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