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Cametours, Manche: gems of lower normandy

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Nestled in the heart of Manche, Lower Normandy, Cametours invites you to discover a region rich in activities and discoveries. Start your exploration with a hike through the bucolic landscapes surrounding the village. The hiking trails are suitable for all levels, promising moments of communion with the typical Normandy nature.

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Stroll through the historic districts of Cametours.
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Château de Cerisy-la-Salle
5.2 km

Château de Cerisy-la-Salle

The castle was built between 1613 and 1625, after the Edict of Nantes, by the Richiers, a family of protestant nobility. Built to be used both as a stronghold and as a place of leisure, its form follows that of late 16th-century manor houses. The main building is flanked by four corner pavilions, with three sides protected by a dry moat. The north side and the stone bridges date from 1756. The decorative elements of this otherwise austere and monumental castle are limited to the dormers of the pavilions, the stringcourses, and the use of polychromatic stones (red sandstone and granite). Inside, the most interesting features are the monumental staircase, the granite chimneys, the old parlour with its Louis XIII painted ceiling, the panelled sitting room, the large reception room, the old kitchen and the attics. The L-shaped farm which also dates from the 17th century, incorporates elements from earlier buildings. Other buildings (the stables, the orangery, the green houses) were constructed later. To the west and the north are the ruins of the 16th century castle and its lookout tower, along with a 200-year old plane tree, which overhangs an old fish pond that was formerly used as a millpond. During the Revolution, the last of the Richier family emigrated and the castle was declared “national property”. It was then bought in 1819 by Joseph Savary (born in Notre Dame de Cenilly and the ancestor of the castle’s current owners) and has been the site of the International Cultural Centre since 1952. The site is classified as a historic monument (Monument historique) "because of its architectural quality and its overall great consistency as the centre of culture and history, as well as that of modern thought".

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾