Le Castelet is a town of Calvados, in Normandy region, a dozen kilometers south of Caen.
The town was officially established on 1 January 2019 following the merger of Saint-Aignan-de-Cramesnil, its seat (569 inhabitants) and Garcelles-Secqueville (886 inhabitants), now with a population of almost 1,400 inhabitants.
In 1827, the hamlets of Garcelles Secqueville and had merged.
The territory of about 12 km divided into various fiefdoms under the old regime remained green while Le Castelet benefits, including demographically and economically, the momentum generated by the Caen urban area to which it belongs.
The heritage and sports and "nature" of the town warrant stage.
Two ancient villages have a wealth of interest. Saint-Aignan, and the church was built in the thirteenth century and the original building has been preserved its Romanesque choir (which is the remains protected as historical monuments). The church was rebuilt in the sixteenth century, however, after suffering damage during the Wars of Religion and was mostly rebuilt in the late nineteenth in a neo-Gothic style. The Germans have installed an observation post at the top of the bell tower, bombings affectèrent the church in 1944. Again restored, besides its choir, it deserves a visit to the beautiful Madonna seventeenth century sheltered child on the porch.
A 700 m west, then we observe Cramesnil Castle, built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, partially listed due to its square tower. The property is private.
On Garcelles-Secqueville, Castle Garcelles date of 1721. The building of neoclassical bill lacks neither pace nor charm, but has been included in the Inventory in 1942 for its park and lined paths beech and oak trees to prevent logging under the war effort are made!
As for the church dedicated to St. Martin, which was enlarged in the sixteenth century by the addition of an arrow while the original building dated back to the twelfth, it was destroyed during the fighting in 1944. A new church was so high and completed in 1957. Finally, at the hamlet of Secqueville, still distinguish the base of the bell tower of the old parish church, dedicated to St. Gerbold.
On Sport and Recreation Plan "nature", Le Castelet has tennis courts and a city stadium. Inquire +33 2 31 23 56 76 or +33 2 31 23 80 76.
However, it is the golf Caen Garcelles that proves the most prestigious equipment of the commune. It was inaugurated in 1989 near the eponymous castle and the greens run along a portion of the classified park. Lovers will have available a 18-hole course (par 70) along 5716 meters designed by architect Yves Bureau, the varied and technical route that delights beginners golfers as confirmed practitioners. It is also possible to play on a 9 holes along 1649 m specially dedicated to players of all levels (there are 3 by 4 and 6 by 3 different lengths. The areas dedicated to training (driving range, course " school ", putting green) are accessible Open all year Price:.. from 29 and 58 euros respectively for the 9- and 18-hole information: 02 31 39 09 '09..
Finally, several hiking tours are possible from or through the territory, besides that part of the Caen urban area is well endowed cycle paths. Maps and information +33 2 31 27 14 14.
The third Sunday in June, hiking around the villages.
The first weekend in July, village feast Garcelles with giant barbecue and games for children... ages.
On July 13, on the occasion of the national holiday, food friendly, torchlight, dancing and fireworks.
The first Saturday of December, Christmas market.
Visite de la Ferme Saint Vaast Dans le Cadre de Lin'Croyable Semaine
- From 19 to 21 may 2024
- 9 rue Saint Gerbold, Garcelles-Secqueville
- On the occasion of Lin'croyable week, Mathilde and Benoît, producers of flax for several generations, welcome you to the Saint-Vaast farm to share with you their passion for this so specific culture. - You will discover the flax under all its facets and its 7 cultures will be revealed to you. Mathilde will also introduce you to flax in history, its cultivation, its transformation and will surprise you with the amazing technical applications of this little-known fiber. - After watching two films, you will discover the farm and the agricultural equipment whose technology is in constant evolution. - At the end of this visit, you will understand why Normandy is the first flax fiber producing region in the world. - Lin'croyable week is a program of visits around the flax industry. Farms, factories, cooperatives open their doors to you. Discover all the events on the website of the event and book online ! - Reservations are required on our website or at the counters of the Caen la Mer Tourist Office. No tickets can be bought on the spot on the day of the visit.
