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magnificent viewpoint

pleasant and quiet place

St Anne's Church

Unfortunately, you cannot enter the castle grounds.

Château des ducs d'Harcourt: Ruins of a castle built in the 17th and 18th centuries in Thury-Harcourt. Unfortunately, the castle, praised as the "Versaille of Normandy", was destroyed in fighting in August 1944. Today only parts of the facade and two guard pavilions remain. The chateau is a good starting point for numerous hikes in the beautiful "Normandie Suisse".

This 17th and 18th century castle did not survive the Second World War. Today only part of the main facade and a chapel remain. If the private domain is closed to the public, the main buildings that remain standing can be seen from the public road.

This small, unassuming chapel is said to have been built by William the Conqueror who, having received the good news of the location of a traitor there, vowed to build a chapel in the name of the good news. This is how he captured, tortured and killed his traitor. He returned and had the chapel built as promised. From this place, we also have a breathtaking view of the towns of Caumont, Esson, Thury-Harcourt and Croisilles.

The Mont Pinçon memorial is the highest point in the Calvados department. This site was the scene of a fierce battle during World War II, when British troops captured a German radio station and observation tower located atop the hill. You can discover this history by reading the stele of the 13/18th Royal Hussars, a pink granite monument sculpted by Alain Head and inaugurated in 1996. You can also enjoy the natural beauty and panoramic views of Mont Pinçon, which is part of the Armorican massif and constitutes an ecologically sensitive area. The Mont Pinçon memorial is a privileged place to discover the past and present of Normandy.