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Super pretty village listed among "the most beautiful villages in France." Numerous food and art shops.

Route Du Cidre Loop is an enjoyable ride.

A place rich in history. Very pleasant bike ride.

Very pretty little village with cafes, restaurants bakers and a few gift shops

Near Cabourg, in the Calvados, lies Beuvron-en-Auge, an authentic village with many half-timbered houses that have been carefully restored. Very touristy, and a nice start to possibly go cycling or driving the cider route (about 40km).

In Bonneville-la-Louvet, on the D534 road, there still exists what was once a station (later the post office) on the route of a railway line that linked Cormeilles to Pont l’Évêque. The train operated from 1904 until the 1930s, replaced by coaches and a little later, in 1936, for goods. Completely abandoned afterwards, the rails were removed in favor of widening the road and for the construction of housing in the second half of the 20th century.

Bec-Hellouin Abbey was one of the most influential monasteries in medieval Europe. Founded in 1034 by a knight named Herluin, the abbey became a center of learning and culture, attracting scholars like Lanfranc and Anselm, who later became Archbishops of Canterbury. You can admire the impressive architecture of the abbey, such as the 15th century St. Nicholas Tower, the 17th century cloister and the 18th century convent buildings. You can also join Benedictine monks to pray in the church, which was once the refectory. The abbey is surrounded by a beautiful park and a vegetable garden, where you can enjoy the tranquility of nature. The abbey is open to visitors every day, except Monday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can also spend the night at the hostelry, if you wish to discover monastic life in more depth.

This church, steeped in history, was part of an important priory in the Middle Ages and is considered the Norman equivalent of Port-Royal. A beautiful and picturesque church that is well worth a visit.