Troarn

Troarn

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Troarn		Saint-Pair at 1.7 km (2 min)
Insee code	14712		Saint-Samson at 2 km (3 min)
Postcode	14670		Bures-sur-Dives at 3.1 km (4 min)
Latitude	49.1814589		Janville at 3.2 km (4 min)
Longitude	-0.1819470		Sannerville at 3.5 km (4 min)
Altitude	From 2 to 61 meters		Basseneville at 5 km (6 min)
Surface	11.53 km²		Saint-Pierre-du-Jonquet at 5.3 km (6 min)
Population	3712 inhabitants		Escoville at 5.5 km (7 min)
Density	323 inhabitants/km²		Bavent at 5.8 km (7 min)
National label			Émiéville at 6 km (7 min)
Chief town	Caen (at 12.2 km)		Cuverville at 7 km (8 min)
Department	Calvados		Argences at 7.2 km (9 min)
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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Location: town board, the plain of Caen, the regional capital, the center of the marsh area of the Valley of the Dives. Porte du Pays d'Auge.

The history dates back to 1022 Troarn with Roger Montgomeri who built the first of a college. Succeeding his father, Roger 2nd from Montgomeri summoned monks from the abbey of Conches (Eure) and founded the Benedictine abbey St Martin in 1048 on the site of the former. The church was dedicated May 13, 1059 by Odo of Conteville, bishop of Bayeux, half brother of William says "The Bastard". The monk will Durand was appointed the first abbot. Roger second of Montgomeri (a descendant of this famous family had to participate in the liberation of Normandy in 1944) was Mabile Bellême wife who died tragically murdered in Bures-sur-Dives in his mansion. She was buried in the abbey of St. Martin Troarn. Religious wars in 1562 and the Revolution of 1789 destroyed the abbey whose property was confiscated, sold and scattered. Troarn had to endure the war of 1914-1918 before the German occupation of World War II. Devastated during the Battle of Normandy, she was released August 17, 1944. Since its reconstruction, Troarn experiencing considerable population growth.

The Tomb of Sir Hugh: The sarcophagus is richly carved and fitted with a long commemorative inscription, is one of very few examples of funerary sculpture Romanesque Norman survived until today. It was discovered in 1909 in a location corresponding to the transept of the abbey of Saint-Martin Troarn. This could be a knight Hugues de Montgomeri, brother of Roger II, founder of the Abbey of Saint-Martin. It would therefore predates the year 1040.

The remains of the abbey of Saint Martin in the 11th century (visible from the outside only).

The Romanesque Revival church was rebuilt in 1890 and restored after the war (especially the bell tower).

The tomb of Sir Hugh (eleventh century).

The old town hall which dates back to the years 1830-1848 where the headquarters Office of Tourism.

The Marshes of Dives.

The building of the clock, the former hospital founded in 1748 with its chapel and grotto of Lourdes.

Leaflets and documents on these monuments and the history of Troarn are available at the Tourist Office or at local access.

Painting exhibitions, theater shows, bicycle races, pétanque ...

In September: Holy Cross Day.

September: Heritage Days.

In October, stock clothing, the village hall.

December: Christmas market, Place Paul Quellec and ballroom.

Marsh Road.

Footpaths around Troarn.

ATV excursions.

The house of the Marais Goustranville.

Ponds Janville (trout fishing).

Remains of the Abbey of Saint-Martin Troarn

Sunday 12 February Day Night Min. -7°C - Max. 1°C

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 7°C

Le Manoir d'Hastinhs  SPECIAL OFFER Bénouville The restaurant is open daily except Sunday evening, Monday and Wednesday, but with the exception for group reservation and public holiday. The restaurant menus are from 28 € for lunch... Located 10 km from Troarn From 25 € to 45 € per person

Persepolis Caen Enjoy the hospitality of Iranian. At your leisure and your parties. You will be welcomed with a smile in a warm decor Iran. And a friendly family atmosphere. Located 13 km from Troarn From 10 € to 25 € per person

1900   9.5 Houlgate Come discover the 1900's, his restaurant is a unique place on the Normandy coast, its Belle Epoque style decor will transport you in time, located in downtown Houlgate come to taste... Located 15.7 km from Troarn From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Ancienne Ferme villeroy     9.4 Cuverville At 7 km from Caen and 10 km from the sea, 3 lovely rooms(TV, Wi-FI, ...)... In a very old farm, a historic place from the battle of Normandy (goodwood)... Free acces to a private museum... Located 6.1 km from Troarn From 55 € to 65 € the double room

Domaine de la Hurel 4 * * * *     10 Airan At the edge of Pays d'Auge; heart of William the Conqueror's battles site, between Caen and Crèvecoeur en Auge, la Hurel offers accomodation in the five rooms of its 18th century estate.... Located 11.2 km from Troarn 85 € the double room

Les Kiwis     9.4 Épron Near Caen, these harmonious bedrooms are tastefully decorated. You will enjoy the very nice garden. Nearly is the Caen Memorial and the Landing beaches. Special prices after 4 nights.... Located 14.4 km from Troarn 55 € the double room

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Gîte à Thème, Plages de Cabourg à 20 min Saint-Ouen-du-Mesnil-Oger The press release not... Invents his first theme houses! Tastefully decorated, access to our park with barbecue and garden furniture available, more freedom (kitchenette equipped with... Located 6 km from Troarn 575 € per week

Gîte de charme en Normandie Bréville-les-Monts Farm holidays in a charming cottage in Normandy. Ideally located 13 km from Caen and 5 minutes from the sea, we welcome you in our house before a small fire in the fireplace (on request)... Located 7.3 km from Troarn From 450 € to 650 € per week

Le Ham Hotot-en-Auge Farm with traditional all animals, 100 hectares, located in the reserve of migratory birds, with passage of birds. Located 9.4 km from Troarn From 650 € to 1400 € per week

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Camping du prieure (calvados)   Bavent The campsite of the Priory is situated in the Calvados Bavent. It is 8 km from the beaches of Franceville, and Cabourg Ouistreham, 12 km from Caen and 25 km from Deauville. Located 5.1 km from Troarn

Camping les ammonites     8.8 Auberville Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg. Located 17.5 km from Troarn

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La Grande Bruyere      6.8 Touffréville This hotel is located inland the Lower-Normandy region, 15 km from Cabour and the D-Day beaches. It has an outdoor swimming pool with terrace, and soundproofed rooms with free Wi-Fi.... Located 2.8 km from Troarn Room from 87 €

Premiere Classe Caen Est - Mondeville     7.3 Mondeville Located 10 min away from the city centre and 15 min away from the beach, the Première Classe hotel offers all the comfort of furnished rooms at good value rates. The rooms for 1, 2... Located 8.7 km from Troarn Room from 29 €

Quick Palace Caen     6.7 Mondeville Quick Palace Caen offers spacious, low-cost rooms with free Wi-Fi access. It is located in Mondeville, 550 metres from Mondeville 2 shopping centre and 3km from Caen city centre. Each... Located 8.8 km from Troarn Room from 35 €

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