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Amazing clock tower. According to the info sign the 'twin towers' are from the 12th C and the Belfry was added at the end of the 15th C. So a very historic spot. The small square in front of the tower is peaceful and hassle-free Use one of the many clean public benches as a base to enjoy your picnic. Afterwards go to the small cafe on the corner, order and pay for your coffee and they will bring it out to your table (a slight upgrade from the bench!). I discreetly ate a clafoutis de cerise with the coffee, and no-one objected.

Astounding small sculpture park which you can freely wander round. Nice clean bench at the top, from which you can enjoy the view over the landscape. Munch your snack and sup your drink and revel in having got to the high-point of this tour.

beautiful stained glass windows in this church which was spared by the bombings

The Vire Museum is also called the Vire Normandy Museum. As this second name indicates, it allows you to know more about Normandy, and this from different aspects. The museum protects an important collection of archaeological, artistic (covering decorative arts and fine arts), ethnographic, industrial, gastronomic, textile and botanical objects.

The abbey church is Gothic in style and was built in the 13th century. It has been classified as a historic monument since 1881, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful works of religious architecture in the Bocage Normand.

There you will find a small site where the Vire flows through a series of rocky waterfalls, creating a natural spectacle of sound and movement. The waterfalls are part of a Sensitive Natural Area, a protected area that is home to rare species of fish and crayfish. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this hidden gem.

The Porte Horloge de Vire is an impressive wicket tower built in the 13th century as part of the city's fortifications and topped with a clock gifted by King Louis XI in the 15th century. You can admire the architecture and the statue of the Virgin Mary, believed to protect the city, as well as the exhibitions held inside the tower during the summer. La Porte Horloge is located in the center of the city and is easily accessible by bike.