Itinéraire vélo : de Mézidon-Canon à Cabourg

Built using brick chains, the church of St Aubin dates from the 11th and the 16th centuries. The portal is surmounted by a niche, probably dating from the 16th century. The base of the tower dates from the 11th century. Open on request (tel. 02 31 20 88 59).

Twenty hectare estate, perfectly preserved since the 18th century. French-English style park with period decorations: marble statues, various rock styles, three hundred-year-old trees, waterfalls, water mirror and hydraulic system, maze, huge enclosed gardens, "chartreuses" small gardens, organic farm - sale of farm produce and discovery farm with a variety of pets. Visit lasts 1 hour 30.

Your tour of the zoological park covers a highly diversified surface area of 15 hectares, in the form of 1.5-mile trails amidst orchards with apple, pear, apricot and other rare fruit trees in the heart of Normandy. Includes an adventure trail for visitors aged 5 to 15 years. The estate also offers original accommodation: treetop cabins, including the highest one in Europe. You can also enjoy a taste of locally-produced organic products: cider, calvados, apple juice, etc.

Twenty hectare estate, perfectly preserved since the 18th century. French-English style park with period decorations: marble statues, various rock styles, three hundred-year-old trees, waterfalls, water mirror and hydraulic system, maze, huge enclosed gardens, "chartreuses" small gardens, organic farm - sale of farm produce and discovery farm with a variety of pets. Visit lasts 1 hour 30.

Cider producer. Calvados, Pommeau, cider, apple juice, apple sparkling, cider confit, cider vinegar, cider brandy.

In the heart of the Troarn marshes, this 18th century "house in the country" is a listed historic monument and a fine example of classical architecture having preserved the majority of its stone or half-timbered outbuildings. The castle, made of Caen stone, is of distinctive architectural quality including sculpted ornementation: allegories and canting arms on the pediments, plant decor on the scrolls and window frames. Inside, one can visit the vestibule with its grand stone and ironwork staircase, the dining room, the lounge adorned with fine woodwork and the listed billiard room boasting rare early 19th century panoramic wall coverings by Dufour. Visit lasts: 1 hour.

Produce for sale on site: milk jam, milk jam caramels, cream, butter, cream cheese, cider-based products. You can also watch the cows being milked. Guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4.15pm in July and August. Tour lasts: from 1h30 to 2h. Unaccompanied tours every day at 5.15pm (free).

Discover the Roncheville orchard wildlife park, home to 25 species of Norman breeds. Les vergers du Calvados was born of a desire and a need to get back to basics in our beautiful region of Normandy. Care, planting, grafting and harvesting in the pure natural tradition, without pesticides, to leave our future generations a beautiful legacy of nature that we have respected. Certified organic, our orchards are home to 400 varieties of apple (for knives and juice). The treasure hunt, playground and store make the Roncheville orchard an ideal outing for the whole family!

The Jardin de Manou is a forever changing landscaped park elaborated in 1996. A park where a visual and tactile experience accompanies the olfactory experience. The park’s owner, whom you may bump into somewhere along your way through the shrub beds, will be delighted to answer your questions. Open to the public since 2008, this park and garden offers a range of different activities: 1- tours of the landscaped park and its many hidden corners. As the seasons go by, the garden colours change, taking you on a journey through an array of fragrances. 2- tour of the former farm, with an insight into its history and its farm buildings - intact since 1950 - together with an account of the life of its inhabitants under German occupation. 3- Tea-Time in the garden in the gloriette or by the pond. 4- culinary workshops on request. 5- a family programme including a choice of games: ‘wizards shield’, ‘giant cluedo’ and ‘open game’. Please keep pets on a leash.