La Verdoyante : de Saint-Sever à Vire

Built during the XIIIth Century in granite and remodelled during the XIXth Century, the Abbey looks quite dumpy. The interior is very beautiful, despite the irregular layout of the nave (during the XVIth century the nave was split into two; a parish church and an abbatial church). Also to be seen: the lantern-light tower, its dome mounted on a cupola (smaller dome) with an entasis 100m high: a separate belfry remains in the old parish church.

13th century fortified gate flanked by two towers and surmounted by a belfry with a pinnacle. Temporary exhibitions throughout the tourist season.

Nestled in an 18th century hôtel-Dieu, the Vire Normandie Museum has reopened its doors after 3 years of renovation. Explore the history of Vire Normandie and follow in the footsteps of the men and women who transformed the town and its Bocage! Come and discover the new scenography and the surprises of the tour: games, multimedia, models, animated films, olfactory device. Visit for all ages. From 5 April 2023, the museum will inaugurate its high season with a new temporary exhibition entitled La fabrique des parfums - Roger&Gallet, une marque iconique. In 1862, two people from Vienna joined forces to create the House of Roger&Gallet. Perfume is no longer just a means of fighting miasmas and bad smells, it is also a matter of hygiene, a social marker and well-being. Art and industry, health and beauty, nature and chemistry, perfume is at the crossroads of many fields. The exhibition offers a history of perfume through the evolution of a famous French perfume brand and an unforgettable olfactory experience! Exhibition until 5 November 2023.

Production of the genuine Vire ‘andouille’ chitterling sausage, according to an age-old recipe involving traditional smoking. Group visits all year round by appointment. Individual tours at 3pm on Wednesdays exclusively in August. Visit lasts: 1 hour.

Located in the heart of Vire, a stone's throw from the Porte Horloge, the Paul Danjou boutique welcomes you to discover its genuine old-fashioned Andouille de Vire. The boutique also offers a wide selection of local Normandy products.

Visits of a genuine Vire ‘andouille’ chitterling sausage production site, by appointment. Product tasting and boutique.

Built in the 12th Century, the keep was dismantled following orders from Richelieu... Along with its counterparts in Falaise, Chambois and Domfront, it is a fine example of a typically Norman square keep.