 Caumont
L'evente is a small rural hamlet, 35 km west of Caen. The
nearby Souterroscope des Ardoisieres is well worth a visit -
created within the old slate mines, it highlights the little-known
world of geodes (a geode is a sphere shaped rock which contains
a hollow cavity lined with crystals), with long passages and
huge halls. Following the alternating lights you get a guided
tour, in French or English, offering an impressive views, with
mirrors and lights to create your own lightshow. This small unspoilt
area of countryside is on the edge of the plain of Caen, the
Bessin and the Bocage wooded countryside. Caumont L'evente
farmers and craftsmen still use their traditional methods
and techniques to produce the regional specialities such as honey,
cheese, traditional breads, foie gras, cider, pommeau and calvados.
The attractive countryside around Caumont L'evente is
dotted with old villages, churches, chapels and ancient architectural
heritage. |
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Normandy gets its name from the Viking Norsemen who
sailed up the River Seine in the 9th century and colonized the
area, making Rouen their capital. Normandy has large ports with
important transatlantic trade, whilst inland it is overwhelmingly
agricultural. The image of Normandy is one of a lush, tranquil,
pastoral region of apple orchards, contented cattle, Calvados
and Camembert. There are ancient picturesque ports such as Honfleur
to visit, seaside resorts with elegant promenades, splendid centuries-old
half-timbered manor houses lining quiet countryside lanes and
extrordinary Romanesque and Gothic architectural treasures. |
Hotels near Caumont L'evente. For a day´s excursion or holidays in the heart
of Normandy, stay at Cahagnes! "La Foulerie" is one
of the group of old farmhouses, typical for the area Pré-Bocage...
