Condé-sur-Noireau

Condé-sur-Noireau

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCondé-sur-NoireauSaint-Pierre-du-Regard at 1.5 km (5 min)
Insee code14174Saint-Denis-de-Méré at 2.9 km (3 min)
Postcode61790Proussy at 4.6 km (7 min)
Latitude48.8509930Saint-Germain-du-Crioult at 4.6 km (7 min)
Longitude-0.5527640Montilly-sur-Noireau at 4.9 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 72 to 173 metersBerjou at 5.8 km (7 min)
Surface12.53 km²Pontécoulant at 6.1 km (8 min)
Population5621 inhabitantsSaint-Pierre-d'Entremont at 9.4 km (11 min)
Density447 inhabitants/km²Clécy at 9.5 km (10 min)
Chief townCaen (at 60 km, 51 min)Saint-Pierre-la-Vieille at 9.7 km (12 min)
DepartmentCalvadosVassy at 9.8 km (12 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Condé-sur-Noireau is a municipality located in the heart of the Suisse Normande, it is the most populated municipality of the Intercommunity with a population of about 6000 inhabitants. Its area can, however, that the sixth position with 1253 hectares.

During the 18th century, Conde was one of the busiest industrial cities of the department. It produces the canvas, linen, flax. It reached its peak in the 1860s in the textile industry but also in printing. She knows with World War II Allied bombing especially with a lot of damage since it was destroyed to 95%. The bombing made a total of 252 victims. The reconstruction of the city ended in 1963 with the inauguration of the Hotel de Ville.

The city is best known for the people who lived there.

The first is Jules Sébastien César Dumont d'Urville, born May 23, 1790 at Condé-sur-Noireau, it was a great explorer. He joined the Navy in 1807 at the age of 17, he quickly became lieutenant and continued his studies at Toulon. In 1820 he conducts river on the coast, he was present at the discovery of the Venus de Milo. In 1826, his second expedition takes place in the Pacific on board L'Astrolabe, he discovered collections, drawings, plans. In 1837 he re-embark with the support of King Louis-Philippe, he tried twice to reach the South Pole, during the second attempt in 1840 he discovered an unexplored land, then it makes a tribute to his wife by naming Terre Adélie. To honor him, Condé erected a statue with four bas-reliefs are in the center of the city and a huge anchor anchor provided by the Navy of Cherbourg installed on the roundabout of victory. Walks the banks of the Druance in 1995 are known as "The zeal" and "L'Astrolabe" the name of its ships.

The second personality is Charles Tellier, born in 1828 in Amiens, he was raised very young Condé-sur-Noireau and was educated at the College of the City. He began his career in Paris as a commercial but his passion for science takes over. It then develops a number of inventions. His great invention in 1862 when he starts for the first time a machine that keeps the meat cold. Then, in 1876, that the cold store from Buenos Aires with meat on board, arriving in good condition in Argentina. Following numerous requests, the city in 1921 erected a bronze statue in his honor.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Charles Leander Museum in the heart of the Mediatheque Condé-sur-Noireau. Free. Possibility of using an audio guide (free). Tour (fee) for groups of 10 minimum.
  • Water park open daily.
  • Visit a city several times a month.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market every Thursday morning.
  • Hiking: the first and third Thursday of each month.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Castle Pontécoulant 8 km from Condé-sur-Noireau. Open from 10am to 12pm and from 14h30 to 18h from mid-March to mid-November. Closed Mondays.
  • Vélorail Bridge Erembourg 2 km from Condé-sur-Noireau.
  • Canoeing in Pont-d'Ouilly Clécy and 10 minutes Condé-sur-Noireau.
PHOTOS
City Hall Condé-sur-Noireau
 
Statue of Dumont d'Urville
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C
Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le relais de la poste
Thury-Harcourt
As in the days of coaches who would stop at Relais de la Poste, has everything for travelers to find a haven of peace and détente. Ainsi between gastronomy and well-deserved rest, you...
Located 16 km from Condé-sur-NoireauFrom 20 € to 65 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
House with 3 bedrooms  
Condé-sur-Noireau
18th mansion located Downtown on conde Noireau 4 double rooms with bathroom and toilet, kitchen and lounge access. Discovery of the regional cuisine in breakfast table. Located in the...
Located in Condé-sur-Noireau50 € the double room 
La Paix    
8.8
Saint-Germain-du-Crioult
Bed and Breakfast in a lavender farm. We have two exceptional bedrooms with own bathroom with use of the kitchen and lounge. Private entrance. There is a balcony overlooking the lavender...
Located 2.5 km from Condé-sur-Noireau60 € the double room 
Le clos Vaucelle    
10
Rapilly
Rooms in a farmhouse in Suisse Normande, with an exceptional view of hill, near the site's natural Oëtre Roche, located in approximately 1h30 minutes of Mont-Saint-Michel, 40 minutes...
Located 15.8 km from Condé-sur-Noireau50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison suisse normande CLECY  
9.9
Clécy
Pretty renovated house in the heart ofSwiss Normandy on the heights of CLECY, quiet, hilly area-Outdoor Activities-Golf-Canoe-KayakClimbing-Hiking-biking-Delta-Plane-Peche. Friends...
Located 6.1 km from Condé-sur-NoireauFrom 380 € to 430 € per week 
Au coeur de la suisse normande
La Forêt-Auvray
Detached house. Dirty living room with sofa tv dvd kitchen, bathroom with shower sal 1 bedroom 1 bed 2 p 1 sofa bed 1 bedroom 1 bed 2 p 1 p 1 bed courtyard terrace with views of the...
Located 14.7 km from Condé-sur-Noireau370 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des Rochers des Parcs    
7.3
Clécy
Everything is expected to be small for large: You can do everything or do nothing. To you create your holidays with ease, it's really a holiday. Located in the heart of Normandy, in...
Located 9 km from Condé-sur-NoireauFrom 15.48 € to 17.20 € per day 
Camping Le Puits    
9.3
Saint-Martin-des-Besaces
Camping Le Puits is a family run campsite in the village of St Martin des Besaces offering camping / caravanning and Bed & Breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the undulating...
Located 28 km from Condé-sur-Noireau 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel Au Site Normand     
8.2
Clécy
This Logis is located in Clécy near the banks of the River Orne. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast and all guestrooms have a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. The Logis Hotel Au...
Located 8.9 km from Condé-sur-NoireauRoom from 52 €
Logis Hotel Du Commerce     
7.6
Pont-d'Ouilly
This Logis hotel is located in the centre of Pont d’Ouilly, in the heart of Normandy. It offers free Wi-Fi internet access and free private parking. The comfortable rooms are all equipped...
Located 10.9 km from Condé-sur-NoireauRoom from 74 €
Hotel Oasis     
7.4
Flers
Hotel Oasis is centrally located in Flers, a 10-minute walk from the train station. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free private parking are available. Each Oasis room is unique,...
Located 11.2 km from Condé-sur-NoireauRoom from 48 €

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