Saint Bénin

The church of Saint Benin was part of the former Diocese of Bayeux. It became a chapel when the town of the same name was attached to Thury-Harcourt in 1858. The medieval nave was destroyed by fire in the first half of the 19th century. The tower presents a two-slope roof and is located between the choir and the nave. It is supported by four Norman pillars, the capitals of which are adorned with godroons, whereas the other church pillars are decorated with interlacing and beading. The choir is ribbed and houses a 16th century square credence. The statue of St. Benin dates from the 15th or 16th century.

St. Joseph's Chapel was built in 1871. Destroyed by fire in 1919, it has since been totally rebuilt. The bell can be seen inside the top of the bell gable which is surmounted with a cross. The same style of construction can be seen in the 'Bonne Nouvelle' (Our Lady of Good Nnews) Chapel in Esson, on the opposite bank of the River Orne, forming a match with St. Joseph's.

In April 2019, we created an association (Loi 1901, non-profit) to run an organic and local produce grocery café in Suisse-Normande. We want to develop our organic grocery café around 3 major axes: ? Cooperative: every consumer in the broadest sense can be a consom?actor (including producers) ? Participative: each cooperator (consumer or producer) can get involved and commit to the project ? Solidarity-based: each producer is remunerated at fair value, and prices are fairer for consumers, thanks to the absence of intermediaries. Animals accepted.

In the heart of the Suisse Normande region, the Thury Plein Air outdoor centre welcomes you for supervised activities and hire, for individuals and groups. Discover the magnificent landscapes between Clécy, Thury-Harcourt and the Val de Maizet by hiring canoes, kayaks, bicycles, pedalos and single and giant stand-up paddles. In a kayak (single-seater) or canoe (double-seater, with the option of adding a third person), come and cruise the Orne with family and friends to discover the hidden corners of Normandy. You can hire canoes on site and choose from four routes ranging from 7 to 15km, with trips lasting from 1 to 5 hours. Explore the Suisse Normande region by bike (mountain bike, VTC and electric bike) on the voie verte (towards Caen or Clécy) and on the mountain bike trails accessible from the entrance to the base. Groups can also discover other activities such as archery, orienteering and climbing. A total immersion in nature, less than 30 km from Caen!