Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte		Rauville-la-Place at 2.1 km (2 min)
Insee code	50551		Néhou at 4.8 km (5 min)
Postcode	50390		Crosville-sur-Douve at 5 km (5 min)
Latitude	49.3869160		Catteville at 5.9 km (6 min)
Longitude	-1.5299580		Sainte-Colombe at 6 km (6 min)
Surface	34.27 km²		La Bonneville at 7.1 km (7 min)
Population	2063 inhabitants		Golleville at 7.3 km (7 min)
Density	61 inhabitants/km²		Hautteville-Bocage at 7.4 km (7 min)
National label			Besneville at 8 km (8 min)
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 59 km, 57 min)		Neuville-en-Beaumont at 8.1 km (9 min)
Department	Manche		Saint-Jacques-de-Néhou at 8.2 km (8 min)
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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At the heart of the Cotentin peninsula, Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte welcomes you and invites you to discover its many facets. Located a few kilometers from the landing beaches and part of the Regional Natural Park of Cotentin and Bessin Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte had a rich and eventful history ... As early as the Neolithic period this territory is occupied, there is still evidence for a megalith called locally "pouquelée stone" to Rauville-la-Place near Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte.

If the Roman period has not really scored Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, that of the Scandinavian invasions in the 9th century will mark a sharp break. The destruction committed by the invaders will cause the ruin of ecclesiastical offices, but these encounters with other peoples will also give people a fundamental cultural contribution and influence people, we also think that the name of Neel, a Viscount of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, just this time.

Moreover, the Viscount of Néhou Neel is one of the personalities that have marked Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte like Barbey d'Aurevilly eight centuries later. Indeed, it is at the request of Neel that built the Benedictine abbey. It will also cause a revolt in 1047 which will fail against the young Duke William the Bastard, later William the Conqueror. It was at the time of Neel also Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte know his first major expansion with the construction of the castle which offers protection in case of conflicts. But the castle will not prevent the city from being occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War, it became French again in 1450 after the Battle of Formigny marking the end of the Hundred Years War in Normandy.

• Old Castle: Built between the 11th and 12th century by Harcourt family, he was besieged twice during the Hundred Years War. Still exists today and the fortified towers and ramparts, and the great tower, and part of the gatehouse. These ruins are historical monument since 1840.
• Benedictine Abbey: Founded in the 10th century by Neel Néhou, she suffered much destruction during the Hundred Years War and the Revolution. Therefore one can find in the current building part of Romanesque and Gothic in another. In 1832, St. Mary Magdalen Postel bought the ruined abbey and will restore it until his death.
• Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly: Jules Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte was born in 1808 and died in Paris in 1889. It was a very controversial writer who has often taken the Cotentin as the framework for his works. The museum is housed in the family home where he lived until age 18. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition "Barbey against time" on the floor and personal belongings of the writer as well as manuscripts, portraits and letters. The museum was renovated in 2008 to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Barbey.
• Natural sites:

• National forest (plans are available at the Tourist Office).
• Marshes.

• Sports:

• Base Recreation: Canoeing, bicycle hire.
• Tree climbing park.
• Swimming Hall.
• Rental Tennis Court to the Office of Tourism.
• Sale of permits at the Tourist Office.

• The municipality also has a library, a multimedia center and a cinema.

• The Tourist Office organizes every year many events in the canton of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte:

• Two-voice choir (one in April and one in September) in the churches of the canton of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte.
• The design Selsoif Marais.
• The music festival in the castle.
• The exhibition of amateur artists of the canton of SSV in the Logis Robessart (castle).
• Two nights Estivants home (one in July and one in August) in the castle.
• An exhibition of art and the land in the castle on August 15.

Benedictine Abbey		Castle lit
Castle		Church
Musée Barbey d'Aurevilly		Bust of Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly
Town Hall		Dungeon
tree climbing park		Evening holidaymakers home
Salon du Terroir		Getting to the marsh: Marking iron beasts
Getting to the marsh		Base Recreation: Canoeing
Swimming		Tennis
Swimming Pool		Bocage
Marais du Cotentin

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 17°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 12°C - Max. 15°C

Manoir de savigny   Valognes Charming bed and breakfast and cottage near Cherbourg (15mn), sainte mère l'église (10mn) and the d-day beaches. You will be made very welcome in this 16 th century manor nestling in... Located 13.1 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 85 € to 120 € the double room

Manoir de bellauney     8.9 Tamerville 3 rooms, Norman, medieval and Louis xv in this Norman manor of the XV and XVI emes centuries, member bienvenue au chateau located in the heart of the sites of the peninsula, rooms side... Located 17.5 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 70 € to 90 € the double room

La laiterie   Grosville In a small hamlet north Cotentin Eric and John (and their cat Mistigris) welcome you in the countryside. Our cottages 'The Dairy' are favorable for the escape. The house offers a single... Located 18.7 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 65 € the double room

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Gîte des Landelles Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte The cottage offering all comfort, is situated in the 'Natural Park of Cotentin Marshes' and close to the sea and the landing beaches of World War II, In a vast wooded area (6 hectares),... Located in Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 300 € to 490 € per week

Gîtes du poney club Sainte Colombe Sainte-Colombe In Normandy, in the middle of the Cotentin, between Cherbourg (20 mins) The Mont Saint Michel (1h30) and the landing beaches (20 minutes). Discover the riches of the English Channel.... Located 3.1 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 200 € per week

Gite à la ferme de pierrepont   9.2 Hautteville-Bocage Near Sainte-Mere-Eglise and the landing sites, beautiful farm cottage comfortable for 6 / 8 people. Located 5.7 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 380 € to 480 € per week

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Camping La Bucaille  Montgardon Normandy, a small campsite near the ferry ports, and only 2 km from the popular market town of La Haye du Puits.  The campsite is situated in a beautiful tranquil setting in a separate... Located 12.8 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 12 € per day

Bel sito     8.4 Baubigny Located in a protected, 900 m of the sea, the majority of our locations has a panoramic view over the dunes, the sea and the Channel Islands. To respect your peace and your environment,... Located 20 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 14.50 € to 22 € per day

Utah Beach     9.1 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont Family camping on beaches. Chalets and mobile homes, many summer activities, heated pool, sauna, jacuzzi... Located 25 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte From 17.20 € to 21.70 € per day

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L'hostellerie Du Château      8.3 Bricquebec Offering an outstanding historic environment, the Hostellerie du Château is set in a well-preserved medieval castle surrounded by ramparts. Discover all the charm of past times during... Located 11.9 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte Room from 80 €

Chateau de l'Isle-Marie     8.6 Picauville This converted castle is set in a 100-acre estate in Picauville. It offers individually decorated rooms with views of Normandy's countryside and Bessin Park. Apartments are self-catering... Located 12.6 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte Room from 180 €

Manoir de Grainville     7.4 Fresville This guest house, Manoir de Grainville,is located in the Contentin and Bessin marshes of north-western France and is set in an early 19th century manor house. It is just a 10-minute... Located 12.7 km from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte Room from 70 €

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