Nice hike from Douvres la Délivrande
Come and take a stroll through the centuries in Dover-la-Délivrande. Old land of passage and occupation for many centuries, you will discover throughout your journey the rich heritage of Dover and its great history.
You will walk in the footsteps of the many pilgrims who came to the Délivrande in the past to pay homage to the Black Virgin. The Barony, witness of the medieval importance of the town is the final bouquet of this walk. You will go back in time to the 13th century. A guaranteed "Coup de Coeur"!
3.3 km
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max. 34 m
min. 18 m
30 m
-24 m
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Styles : BaladeIn town Public : FamilyPersons with reduced mobilityAccessible with prams/stroller Themes : CulturalPatrimony | |||||||
Starting point
14440 Luc-sur-Mer
The Lalique's Chapel
René Lalique (1860/1945), famous master glassmaker, inspired...Read more
Starting point from the Notre Dame de la Fidélité community - 40 rue du bout varin 14 440 Douvres-la-Délivrande
The Roman arches of the old chapel
Romanesque arches, remains of the 12th century Romanesque chapel....Read more
On leaving, turn left and go to the traffic lights. Cross the street. Watch out for narrow sidewalks!
Go back up to the Basilica.
Community of the Holy Family
Father Saulet, as early as 1844, contributed to the foundation of...Read more
Head towards the rue Général de Gaulle
Notre-Dame de la Délivrande Guest House
Given to a community of Eudist laity and priests, at the service of...Read more
Old seminary early 17th century
Seminary founded in 1644, used as a hospital during the 1st World...Read more
Go down to the roundabout. Turn right and pass under the porch with wooden railing.
Notre-Dame de la Délivrande Basilica in Gothic Revival style
On this site there was a Gallo-Roman temple which was replaced by...Read more
Go back near the old station and take the gravel path near the watercourse. Cross the road.
After 300m on the promenade, at the road turn left and go up to the church.
Lesage Pharmacy, built in 1901
Art nouveau style building. work by F. Rouvray under influence...Read more
On the other side of the church, go down Rue du Presbytère
Justice of the Peace
In Douvres, in the past, court hearings were held in the former police...Read more
Yvrande's court.
Former farm built in the 19th century. Rehabilitation of the building...Read more
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue de la Poterie. Go straight on.
Old train station of the 19th century
This building is a former railway station which was opened by the...Read more
Town Hall
Former Holy Cross property, as indicated by the "s" and the cross...Read more
Promenade Thomas de Douvres
This path along the Douvette river is named after a famous character....Read more
Saint-Rémy Church
In Romanesque style, the bell tower is crowned by a Gothic flèche....Read more
Priory Manor
Former presbytery, 18th century building. Its portal is composed of...Read more
Manor (private)
19th century mansion. Architecture of seaside style. The entrance...Read more
La Baronnie
The creation of a barony at Douvres probably dates back to the 11th...Read more