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Val-de-Vie

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Calvados

New common Calvados, Normandy, Val-de-Vie takes place about fifty kilometers from Caen and its famous ducal castle, near Vimoutiers, Livarot-Pays d'Auge and Camembert. She was born on 1 January 2016 from the merger of The Brévière, La Chapelle-Haute-Grue, Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery and Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery.

Farm land, territory Val-de-Vie began to develop in the course of the Middle Ages, especially after his donation to Robert, then companion of Rollo Duke of Normandy. The new town has preserved this time the authenticity of its history and architectural heritage and historic interest.

The life lovers nature appreciate the Normandy landscapes and culinary specialties of the area. The proximity of Val-de-Vie with some of the most beautiful sights of the region makes it a very pleasant holiday resort.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVal-de-Vie
Postcode14140
Latitude48.9604300 (N 48° 57’ 38”)
Longitude0.1756120 (E 0° 10’ 32”)
AltitudeFrom 69m to 233m
Surface area19.17 km²
Population531 inhabitants
Density27 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCaen (55 km, 1:00)
Insee code14576
IntercommunalityCA Lisieux Normandie
DepartmentCalvados
RegionNormandy

Nearest cities & towns

Lisores3.1 km (5 min)
Vimoutiers4.4 km (6 min)
Livarot-Pays-d'Auge5.8 km (6 min)
Guerquesalles6.7 km (9 min)
Crouttes7.2 km (11 min)
Pontchardon8.8 km (11 min)
Camembert9.3 km (11 min)
Les Champeaux9.6 km (12 min)
Fresnay-le-Samson9.8 km (12 min)
Ticheville10.3 km (10 min)
Montpinçon10.4 km (16 min)
Le Renouard10.6 km (15 min)
Canapville11.3 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Built between the sixteenth and seventeenth century mansion Caudemone is now listed historic monument, including its entrance pavilions and dovecote. It presents a typical Normandy architecture with half-timbering and the pride of the village of La Chapelle-Haute-Grue.

Strolling in Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery, do not miss the parish church of the thirteenth century or go to the local cider mill to discover the rich taste specialties.

Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery has vestiges of a feudal mound.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Cookery lessons at La Maison du Chef Normand
Local flavours55 € Saint-Philbert-des-Champs (29 km)
Guided bike tour in Deauville and Trouville sur Mer
Culture and education130 € Deauville (44 km)
Electric bike excursion in Calvados
Entertainment40 € to 245 € Deauville (45 km)
Climbing in a big block gym
Sports sensations12 € to 30 € Caen (45 km)
Bike and scooter hire and delivery
Sports sensations15 € to 190 € Trouville-sur-Mer (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Way of the Three Calvaries
HikeEasy3:00Asnières (30 km)
Cliffs of Black Cows
HikeEasy2:00Villers-sur-Mer (42 km)
Saint Helier Trail
HikeEasy3:00Beuzeville (44 km)
Lavoir trail
Village visitEasy1:00Beuzeville (44 km)
Orchid trail
HikeEasy2:00Boulleville (48 km)

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