Discover Ducy-sainte-marguerite, gem of Normandy

ID Travel’s criteria: - Clients: couples or groups (adults, seniors) - Budget: 700€ maximum - Length of stay: 8 days, 7 nights - Accommodation: cosy hotels - Km/day: 45 to 50km (max. 70km)

From Bayeux, facing the Aure Valley Nature Reserve, venture into the Bayeux countryside along small roads. In the South of Bayeux, you can visit Juaye-Mondaye Abbey before continuing on to the Ellon stud farm, where you can see magnificent racehorses grazing in the pastures. Back in Bayeux, visit the cathedral, close from your starting point.

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

A small, personal campsite on the edge of the Normandie Maine National Park, a site with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and the village of Couterne. Situated on the main road between Lassay-les-Chateaux (Petites Cités de Caractère) and the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, on the border between the departments of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire) and Orne (Normandy). A warm welcome awaits explorers in caravans, motorhomes and tents, whether travelling with a motorised vehicle or on their own. Our pitches are spacious and bordered by hedges. They are ideal for families or couples to feel at home. We have two accommodation units available for hire. Our large and spacious mobile home is available for a minimum of 3 nights. Our smaller mobile home is available by the night and is ideal for couples, families with young children and walkers/cyclists. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. The site is open from April to September.

Between Bagnoles de l'Orne, a renowned spa town, and Lassay-les-Châteaux, a small town full of character, the Champs étoilés gîte is exceptional for the warm atmosphere it creates thanks to a subtle combination of wood and stone, and new and renovated furniture. The bedding is comfortable and there are two bathrooms, one with a whirlpool bath. The stay includes beds made, bathroom and kitchen linen, heating and cleaning. From JUNE 2025: a wellness area will be available with, on level 0, a heated, semi-underground swimming pool measuring 4m x 3m, a sauna and a spa, shower and wc. A fitness area will be located on the mezzanine floor. In the valleys of hautes Mayenne the landscape is undulating, offering beautiful views. Local shops in Couterne, 3km (bakery, butcher, mini-market). Bagnoles de l'Orne (9km): spa, swimming pool, tree-lined course, restaurants, all shops and services. La Ferté-Macé (14km): leisure centre with water sports and swimming in season. Lassay-les-Châteaux (9km): visits to the château, numerous events and exhibitions, painters in the street, art galleries, market and shops. Swimming pool in summer. Numerous signposted walks. From the gîte, 500 metres, Sentier du sculpteur, a short walk of 6.7km. Professional stays: 3 people maximum. 1 or 2-night weekend breaks: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

Le Coudray is in an old farmhouse 300 m from the village of La Pallu, near the forest, 9 km from Pré-en-Pail, 30 km from Alençon, 12 km from La Ferté-Macé, 9 km from Couterne and 14 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, a spa town. Thérèse, who loves the countryside, welcomes you to her haven of peace. You will be staying in a bedroom on the first floor of the house. Private bathroom with shower, WC, vanity unit and hairdryer. Indoor or outdoor breakfast, table and chairs in front of the house or at the back in a wooded park. There are a number of restaurants, the nearest of which is 4 km away (Couptrain). Thérèse, who knows the area inside out, will be delighted to give you information and advice on your visits and, if you wish, to accompany you on short walks in the surrounding area. La chambre d'hôtes du Coudray is 4.3 km from the Véloscénie, on the Alençon / Bagnoles-de-l'Orne via Carrouges stage, exit before St-Patrice du Désert (lieu-dit "le Plessis") then take the D241.

In the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie Maine, country house for a family stay or a business stopover! The gite is fully equipped. The proximity and warm welcome of the owners are a plus for this gite. View of the countryside from the terrace, carport. The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 9km away, with a casino, acrobatic courses in the trees and a leisure centre. Discover Lassay les Châteaux (17km): its medieval castle, numerous events (theatre, concerts, etc.), rose garden and medieval garden. Neuilly le Vendin 800m away: bread shop in the morning. All shops and services in Couterne (6km) or Bagnoles de l'Orne (11km). Professional stay: 3 adults maximum - compulsory cleaning charge of €60 per stay of 1 to 14 nights, to be paid on arrival if not paid at time of booking. 1 or 2-night weekend stay: arrival at 5pm - departure at 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

Les Bruyères offers a comfortable setting with spacious rooms and a sheltered courtyard with barbecue and garden furniture. On the ground floor, you enter through the living room (28m²) with its wood-burning stove, a large TV with DTT and two sofas. The 25m² kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, 2 induction hobs and 2 gas hobs. The shower room has a walk-in shower, washbasin, storage space and hairdryer. Separate WC. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms. The 1st (34m²) has a 180*200 king-size bed, bath and WC, privacy screen and plenty of storage space. A 2nd green bedroom (18m²) with a 140*190 bed, chest of drawers and sofa bed. The last bedroom (8m²) with its four-poster bed has a 140*190 bed. In Neuilly-le-Vendin, you'll find a café-bar-restaurant with a bread counter and a hairdresser. More shops in Pré-en-Pail (12km) and La Ferté-Macé (15km). You are 13km from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne and in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. You'll love the hiking trails and the nearby Véloscénie cycle route linking Paris to Mont Saint Michel. If you fancy a spot of fishing, there are plenty of opportunities in the village, with lakes and trout in the river.

Organically farm-produced calvados, pommeau, cider, apple juice and vinegar. Guided tours in French and English of the orchards, the workshops and cellars at 10.30am and 3.30pm. Unaccompanied tours all year round, with a printed guide in French, English, German, Dutch, Danish and Spanish. Video on our trade and on product elaboration. Tasting sessions and sale of country fare. Guided tour lasts: 1h30.

18th century castle built by Canteuil, the Lord of Condé, a musketeer and one of the King's advisers. Fine facade and interior stairway, lounge with wood panelling, terrace gardens. Visits by appointment. Guided tour lasts: 45 minutes.

The church's construction lasted from the 12th to the 15th century. The Romanesque transept dates from the 12th century, the choir from the late 13th or early 14th century, whilst the grand side aisles arcades of the nave date from the 14th and 15th centuries. The lantern tower is unfinished.

An 18th century residence now converted into a hotel. Guided tours of the exterior and the salons by prior reservation. Guided tour in French lasts 30 minutes.

Located between Bayeux and Tilly-sur-Seulles: 47 graves.

La ferme du Bajocasse, your goat farm in Nonant, invites you to discover its authentic, high-quality farm products. You'll find real goat's cheese and a host of fresh, local dairy products, made with passion and authentic know-how. Our farm is open to all who wish to discover the farm's animals, buy fresh, authentic farm produce, or find out how life on the farm works. A friendly, welcoming place, ideal for a getaway with family or friends!

The contemporary sculptor and visual artist Philippe Olive makes the most of tight curves to offer power to movement, thrusting shape into space. Bronze, steel, wood, marble, granite, etc. Visits of the exhibition and studio by appointment.

Church dates from the 13th, 14th and 20th centuries. The nave dates from the late 13th or early 14th century. The choir is thought to be older. Restored in the 20th century by Abbé Lefauconnier.

Located between Caen and Bayeux: 377 graves.

Rucqueville church is of Romanesque foundation and is a listed historic monument. It boasts 11th century historiated capitals, unique in Normandy.

Our restaurant, Le Séran, welcomes you to a simple, refined setting for a dinner for two, with family or friends. Local produce, some from our own gardens, all prepared by our Chef Samuel Gaspar, will delight even the most demanding palates!

Our Grill Courtepaille restaurant is open continuously from 11am to 11pm, 7 days a week. It welcomes you in a refined and friendly setting, suitable for meals with friends, family or for tourist and professional groups.

Restoration, cooked snacking, dish reunionese Possibility of eating on the spot, to take away and to be made deliver in a radius of 15 km around the establishment. Order by phone 09.70.93.91.43 or on the website www.lemargouillat.fr. We can also propose you solutions for your group meals with loan of material.

Tapioca Crêperie Café is the ideal place for those looking to eat healthily while exploring new flavors and supporting local producers. We highly recommend our restaurant to all lovers of crepes and responsible cuisine. With a limited but varied menu, we offer fresh, local produce in a warm and friendly setting. The crêperie offers a Brazilian touch, the country of chef Katty's origins, without being an ethnic restaurant. Whether you're looking for a place to have lunch or just a coffee break with a snack, Tapioca Crêperie Café is the place for you. At Tapioca Crêperie Café we also have spaces dedicated to companies wishing to organize seminars, meetings or a simple day out. In the friendly setting of our open kitchen, our discovery workshops are a fun and gourmet way to learn about the crêpiere trade.

The "Saint Gilles" restaurant is located in a heavenly natural setting 2 minutes from Bayeux's historic town center. Our chef Frédéric offers bistronomic dishes made with local, fresh, seasonal produce, revisited with a modern touch in a relaxed atmosphere. Every Sunday from 12.30pm, enjoy our Brunch Gourmand. Enjoy the perfect blend of refined gastronomy and unspoilt nature, in the heart of an exceptional estate.

At Fish à Papa, enjoy authentic homemade fish & chips with fresh fish from Port-en-Bessin. Our restaurant, near Bayeux, celebrates local cuisine with simple, generous dishes served in a friendly atmosphere. The ideal place to share a meal with family, friends or colleagues.

The hotel de la gare, offers you its brasserie at all hours, in a warm and friendly setting. Discover the flavours of a traditional cuisine with its Norman specialities served all year round, from Monday to Saturday (as well as Sunday in season).

Celine, the head chef, is a passionate cook! And like any passionate person, she loves good products. That's why, every season, she selects the best products on the market. It is from these vegetables from local producers, quality fish and meat, that she prepares her dishes. According to her findings, the seasons and her inspiration, she elaborates a colourful and tasty cuisine. Rooms with all comfort! Evening stopover

Crêperie-Grill. Sunny waterside terrace facing the Tapisserie.

Former 18th century coaching inn. In downtown Bayeux, the restaurant La Table du Lion has a large courtyard, a reminder of the establishment's past as a coaching inn. Take advantage of this preserved setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, to enjoy the peace and quiet while tasting one of our restaurant's specialties. In the summer, the terrace welcomes you to spend pleasant moments, have a drink, taste a dish from our restaurant or enjoy the fireplace in winter. Restaurant Maître restaurateur and distinguished table.

For a country break in a perfectly renovated former farmhouse, discover the A la Lueur des Prés guest house: the rooms and family suites are superbly spacious and comfortable, and the vast breakfast room features a kitchen exclusively at your disposal and a relaxation area (games with billiards, table soccer and board games and books). Located on a working farm (beef) and surrounded by meadows, your stay reconnects you with nature. Each room, the SPA and the convivial area are equipped with all the comforts you need to relax with your partner, family, friends or colleagues! The property, with its large walled garden (picnic table, children's games, garden furniture ....), includes 5 guest rooms, in a longère adjoining the house with independent entrances: First floor: "Côté jardin" - Spacious suite with : - Bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be split into 2 beds 90/200) ; - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Private bathroom and toilet; - Garden furniture with private garden Room with fully-equipped kitchen available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for each room (billiards, table soccer, board games, magazines and books on the region, etc.) Reception where all brochures on tourist attractions are available Upstairs: "Goû?Rmandie" - Spacious family suite with : - Separate bedroom (1 bed 180cm that can be separated into 2 beds 90cm) ; - On the mezzanine, 2 cabin beds for 4 people (2 beds 160/200); - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Separate shower room and toilet. "Pré-Rie Fleurie" - Spacious family suite with : - Separate bedroom (1 bed 180cm that can be separated into 2 beds 90cm); - On the mezzanine, 2 cabin beds for 4 people (2 beds 160/200); - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Separate shower room and toilet. "Hirond?Ailes" - Spacious suite with : - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Bathroom with bathtub and separate wc. - Mezzanine bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be split into 2 beds 90/200); "Lin?Stant" - Spacious suite with : - Bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be separated into 2 beds 90/200) ; - Separate shower room and toilet. - On the mezzanine, lounge with TV and hot drinks tray Additional services: - Gourmet breakfast with homemade products (jams, brioches, cakes, yoghurts, apple juice); - 6-person spa (surcharge: 30? per hour per room) ; - Free WIFI available throughout the building; - Picnic basket available on request; - Baby equipment available (cot, changing mat, bathtub, high chair); A la Lueur des Prés is in contact with service providers who can organize a unique moment for you (massage, home escape-game, caterers, etc.) I look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable stay in our beautiful Normandy region. The site is close to Bayeux (10km), Caen (20km) and the D-Day beaches (20km). The site can be adapted to suit your every need: as a bed and breakfast for 2 to 6 people, as a gîte for up to 15 people, or for a company seminar. I'd be delighted to welcome you and adapt the estate to your needs.

For a country break in a perfectly renovated former farmhouse, discover the A la Lueur des Prés guest house: the rooms and family suites are superbly spacious and comfortable, and the vast breakfast room features a kitchen exclusively at your disposal and a relaxation area (games with billiards, table soccer and board games and books). Located on a working farm (beef) and surrounded by meadows, your stay reconnects you with nature. Each room, the SPA and the social area are equipped with all the comforts you need to relax with your partner, family, friends or colleagues! The property, with its large walled garden (picnic table, children's games, garden furniture ....), includes 5 guest rooms, in a longère adjoining the house with independent entrances: First floor: "Côté jardin" - Spacious suite with : - Bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be split into 2 beds 90/200) ; - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Private bathroom and toilet; - Garden furniture with private garden Room with fully-equipped kitchen available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. for each room (billiards, table soccer, board games, magazines and books on the region, etc.) Reception where all brochures on tourist attractions are available Upstairs: "Goû?Rmandie" - Spacious family suite with : - Separate bedroom (1 bed 180cm that can be separated into 2 beds 90cm) ; - On the mezzanine, 2 cabin beds for 4 people (2 beds 160/200); - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Separate shower room and toilet. "Pré-Rie Fleurie" - Spacious family suite with : - Separate bedroom (1 bed 180cm that can be separated into 2 beds 90cm); - On the mezzanine, 2 cabin beds for 4 people (2 beds 160/200); - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Separate shower room and toilet. "Hirond?Ailes" - Spacious suite with : - Living room with TV and hot drinks tray; - Bathroom with bathtub and separate wc. - Mezzanine bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be split into 2 beds 90/200); "Lin?Stant" - Spacious suite with : - Bedroom with 1 bed 180/200 (can be separated into 2 beds 90/200) ; - Separate shower room and toilet. - On the mezzanine, lounge with TV and hot drinks tray Additional services: - Gourmet breakfast with homemade products (jams, brioches, cakes, yoghurts, apple juice); - 6-person spa (surcharge: 30? per hour per room) ; - Free WIFI available throughout the building; - Picnic basket available on request; - Baby equipment available (cot, changing mat, bathtub, high chair); A la Lueur des Prés is in contact with service providers who can organize a unique moment for you (massage, home escape-game, caterers, etc.) I look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable stay in our beautiful Normandy region. The site is close to Bayeux (10km), Caen (20km) and the D-Day beaches (20km). The site can be adapted to suit your every need: as a bed and breakfast for 2 to 6 people, as a gîte for up to 15 people, or for a company seminar. I'd be delighted to welcome you and adapt the estate to your needs.

Our restaurant, Le Séran, welcomes you to a simple, refined setting for a dinner for two, with family or friends. Local produce, some from our own gardens, all prepared by our Chef Samuel Gaspar, will delight even the most demanding palates!

Located 15 minutes from Bayeux and Caen, the Gîte aux Marchands offers you a very spacious, functional and well equipped interior. The garden is quiet and not overlooked and you will enjoy the deckchairs at your disposal. Ground of balls (balls provided). Ideal situation to discover Calvados, including the beaches of the Côte de Nacre at 20 minutes. Independent house. Ground floor: fitted kitchen, living room with 2 sofas, living room, 1 bedroom (access by two steps) with double bed, shower room, toilet. Floor: 1 room XXL with bed 200x200 and living room 1 room with 2 beds 0.90 Bathroom with shower and separate toilet Sheets (comforter cover) provided Beds made on arrival Central heating, TV, DVD, washing machine, dishwasher. Internet connection. Baby equipment. Laundry room. Enclosed garden with garden furniture, deck chairs and barbecue. Animals accepted

Situated at 15 mn from Bayeux and Caen, le Gîte aux Marchands offers a very roomy, convenient and well equipped inside. The quiet garden with no face to face opens on to the countryside and you will enjoy the sun desks at your disposal. Ideally situated to discover Calvados region, mainly the Cote de Nacre beaches at 20m drive. In a single-storey level independent house : fitted kitchen, sitting room with fireplace (2 extra beds on request), living room, 1 bdrm (access by two steps) with a double bed, shower room with WC. Central heating, TV. DVD player. Washing machine. Dish washer. Baby equipment. Laundry. Internet access. Enclosed garden with garden furniture, sun desks and barbecue.

Located between Caen and Bayeux, the Château d'Audrieu invites you to travel back in time. This 18th century building, classified as a historical monument, offers the charming conviviality of a family home. A vast park of 25 hectares and gardens surround the elegantly proportioned castle. Don't hesitate, all the pleasures of Normandy await you in Audrieu! Turn the pages of history by discovering the D-Day beaches, but also Bayeux and the famous tapestry of Queen Mathilde, Caen - the city of the Dukes of Normandy -, or the Mont Saint-Michel - this jewel of the French heritage -, without forgetting the gastronomic pleasures of the table.

We offer two guest rooms in a separate house with all the comforts (king size bed, private bathroom). A living room with table, chairs, sofa and TV is at your disposal as well as a small equipped kitchen. We are located in Audrieu, a village in the countryside of Normandy, not far from the D-Day beaches and towns such as Bayeux and Caen.

Nathalie and Bruno welcome you to La CHARRETTERIE, an 18th-century farmhouse in Normandy, in MARTRAGNY / MOULINS-EN-BESSIN, a typical little village 7 km from BAYEUX (medieval city), 15 km from ARROMANCHES. Ideal location for visiting the D-Day landing beaches, the Calvados and Manche departments, and the cultural sites of Caen (20 km). Quiet, comfortable, independent entrance to 4 guest rooms for 1 to 4 people (89? to 208?), open all year round. Each guest room has its own shower, toilet, TV, WiFi and tea/coffee/tea kettle. Parking in enclosed courtyard. Breakfast is included, with homemade cakes, jams and yoghurts, and is served between 8:00 and 9:30 am. Check-in is between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Departure is by 10:30 a.m. maximum. Please let us know if other times are possible.

Nathalie and Bruno welcome you to La CHARRETTERIE, an old XVIIIth century farmhouse to discover in Normandy, in MARTRAGNY / MOULINS-EN-BESSIN, a small typical village at 7 km from BAYEUX (medieval city), 15 km from ARROMANCHES. Ideal situation to visit the D-Day beaches, the departments of Calvados and Manche, and the cultural sites of the city of Caen (20 km). Calm, comfort and independent entrance for the gite up to 4 persons. The gite has its own living room with television, separate kitchen equipped with dishwasher, hot plate, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, kitchenware, bathroom with hair dryer and toilet, private terrace, wifi and parking.

The farm has been in the family for more than two centuries and has been enlarged and improved over the generations. The village is very calm, not far from the sea, and invites you to relax. Let yourself be won over by the cheerfulness of Chantal who welcomes you to her farm!