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- Location: upland village of 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 of Troarn back to 1022, with Roger 1 of Montgomeri who built a collegiate church. Succeeding his father, Roger 2nd from Montgomeri summoned monks of the Abbey of Conches (Eure) and founded the Benedictine abbey St Martin in 1048 on the site of the former. This church was dedicated May 13, 1059 by Conteville of Odon, bishop of Bayeux, half brother of William says "The Bastard". The monk Durand was named 1st abbot. 2nd Roger Montgomerie (a famous descendant of this family should participate in the liberation of Normandy in 1944) was wife of Mabile Bellême 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 underwent the 1914-1918 war before the German occupation of WWII. Devastated during the Battle of Normandy, it was released August 17, 1944. Since its reconstruction, Troarn experiencing considerable population growth.
- The Tomb of Sir Hugh, this sarcophagus richly carved and fitted with a long commemorative inscription, is one of very few examples of Roman funerary sculpture Norman who 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 Montgomerie, brother of Roger II, founder of the Abbey of Saint-Martin. It would therefore prior to the years 1040.
To see Troarn: - Remains of the Abbey of Saint Martin of the 11th century (visible from the outside only).
- Neo-Romanesque church was rebuilt in 1890 and restored after the war (especially the bell tower).
- Tomb of Sir Hugh (eleventh century).
- The old City Hall building 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 chapel and grotto of Lourdes.
Leaflets or documents on these monuments and the history of Troarn are available at the Tourist Office or onsite consultation.
- Exhibitions of painting, theater, cycling races, petanque contest ...
- In September: Holy Cross Day
- In September: Heritage Days
- In October purse clothing at the village hall.
- December: Christmas market, Place Paul Quellec and village hall.
| Attractions, leisures and activites around |
- Route des Marais
- Hiking around Troarn
- Quad driving
- The house of the Marais Goustranville
- Ponds Janville (trout fishing)
 | Remains of the Abbey of Saint-Martin Troarn |  |
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 | Les Trois Planeurs | Bénouville |  | | Restaurant Brasserie Café on historical site on the bank of the canal, just near Pegasus Bridge, first bridge liberated in France. Pegasus Memorial nearby. Large south oriented terrace... | | Located at 9.4 km from Troarn | From 10 € to 20 € per person |
|  | Auberge du cheval blanc | Crèvecoeur-en-Auge |  | | Hotel restaurant in the heart of Calvados country of trough, the Auberge du Cheval Blanc welcomes you in a frame with a traditional Norman cuisine. | | Located at 16.1 km from Troarn | From 15 € to 80 € per person |
|  | Le Saint Aubin | Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer |  | | Restaurant in front of the sea, Specialities of the sea and the soil. Fine and gastronomic cooking in deguster without moderation in a good value for money. 1st Menu: 16€ | | Located at 23 km from Troarn | From 15 € to 60 € per person |
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 | Le Prieuré  | Fouchères |  | | 22 km south east of troyes, 10 km north west of bar-sur-seine located in the heart of a quiet village cross by the seine river and shadowed by mature trees, a typical round pigeon-house... | | Located at 5.2 km from Troarn | |
|  | Ancienne Ferme VILLEROY SPECIAL OFFER | Cuverville |  | | A 7km from Caen and 10km from the sea, 2 lovely rooms .... in a very old farm, a historic place from the battle of Normandy (GOODWOOD)... Free acces to a private museum about the Dday... | | Located at 5.9 km from Troarn | |
|  | Auberge du DOUX MARAIS Marinette Bernard  | Le Mesnil-Mauger |  | | Marinette and Bernard at the Auberge du SWEET MARAIS offer farm produce and regional dishes to the old, their barbecue, and 5 houses, the rustic decor, with private health. A room... | | Located at 18 km from Troarn | |
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 | Le Ham | Hotot-en-Auge |  | | Farm with traditional all animals, 100 hectares, located in the reserve of migratory birds, with passage of birds. | | Located at 9.5 km from Troarn | From 650 € to 1400 € per week |
|  | L'Herbage | Hotot-en-Auge |  | | Farm with traditional all animals, 100 hectares, located in the reserve of migratory birds, with passage of birds. | | Located at 9.5 km from Troarn | From 180 € to 430 € per week |
|  | Les Closets | Hotot-en-Auge |  | | Farm with traditional all animals, 100 hectares, located in the reserve of migratory birds, with passage of birds. | | Located at 9.5 km from Troarn | From 250 € to 700 € per week |
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 | Camping les ammonites SPECIAL OFFER | Auberville |  | | Situated on the cliffs of black cows with sea view between Deauville and Cabourg | | Located at 17.6 km from Troarn | |
|  | Camping Le Havre de Bernières  | Bernières-sur-Mer |  | | Camping **** situated at 300m from the sea and in the heart of the landing beaches on the Canadian sector. Composed of 240 parcels including 34 mobile homes of 4 / 6 persons for rental... | | Located at 24 km from Troarn | From 16,20 € to 27,50 € per day |
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 | Premiere Classe Caen Est - Mondeville | 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 at 8.6 km from Troarn | Room from 36 € |
|  | Campanile Caen Est - Mondeville  | Mondeville |  | | Mondeville is a charming little city situated in a modern suburban area and not far from Caen, where you can enjoy the amazing historical heritage of the area. The hotel Campanile... | | Located at 9.4 km from Troarn | Room from 70 € |
|  | Hotel Balladins Caen | Mondeville |  | | This hotel offers a range of great value rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Central Caen is 5 kilometres away and guests benefit from free on-site parking. Enjoy... | | Located at 9.6 km from Troarn | Room from 36 € |
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