Villedieu-les-Poêles

Villedieu-les-Poêles

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Geographic information			Closest towns
Town	Villedieu-les-Poêles		Sainte-Cécile at 3 km (4 mn)
Insee code	50639		Fleury at 4.9 km (5 mn)
Postcode	50800		La Bloutière at 5 km (6 mn)
Latitude	48.8333304		La Colombe at 5.2 km (6 mn)
Longitude	-1.2166644		Rouffigny at 5.5 km (7 mn)
Altitude	From 98 to 217 meters		Chérencé-le-Héron at 5.9 km (7 mn)
Surface	8.05 km2		Saint-Maur-des-Bois at 5.9 km (7 mn)
Population	4084 inhabitants		La Chapelle-Cécelin at 6.9 km (8 mn)
Density	507 inhabitants/km2		Beslon at 7.4 km (8 mn)
National label			La Lande-d'Airou at 7.6 km (9 mn)
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 46 km, 35 mn)		La Trinité at 7.7 km (9 mn)
Department	Manche		Saint-Aubin-des-Bois at 7.9 km (9 mn)
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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• Step on the A84, has Villedieu-les-Poêles labels and City Arts and Crafts Village Stage.
• A few words of history?

• Villedieu-les-Poêles is a small town nestled in a valley in the heart of Normandy, close to Mont-Saint-Michel, on the outskirts of Siena.
• In the 12th century King of England, Duke of Normandy, offered the hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, driven from the holy land, land in the locality called "Siennêtre" they named Villa Dei, Villedieu in French . They established the first Commandery and built a hospital. The hospital later became the Order of Malta.
• Strategically, the meeting point of nine royal roads, many corporations smelters, tanneries, engravers, silversmiths and a colony of "poesliers" from the old Gallic village of La Lande Airou it settled. The people soon became skilled in the processes of smelting bronze and hammered copper art. Villedieu already had an established reputation, so that Rabelais made reference in his work Pantagruel.
• This was the first period for making ornaments and church bells. Villedieu has three foundries bells of France. Installed since 1865, the latter is still active and exports worldwide. It was then that people have been nicknamed "Mute", metalworking making much noise, many workers became deaf.
• Then came the manufacturing of stoves (the porridge) is also there that the city takes its name: Villedieu-les-Poêles. Today, the biggest restaurant in the world have cookware from companies Villedieu.
• Later, Villedieu workshops geared towards the commercial items. Thus rods milk, fountains and basins are emerging.

• For a walk through the city and its surroundings:

• Villedieu is also Notre Dame, a listed monument. From simple chapel in the 12th century Romanesque church becomes the 13th to be transformed into a fortress in the Middle Ages. Between the 15th and 17th century, his last builders offer him the apse and a Gothic tower. Within its walls there are many works preserved attacks of time as the window of corporations, a sculpture, painting of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from the 17th century, organs dating from 1831 which houses the buffet 2000 pipes!
• In the old town, porches and passageways to the presence of courses in medieval names, called in air shafts, as the three kings court, the court of hell, the court with the lilies, the court with Isaac corbelled houses. They were then an important element of the social and economic organization of the city. The most emblematic is the courtyard of the home (or "search"), a showcase of local knowledge and historical monument.
• La Halle aux Grains, dating from 1874, now houses the library.
• The City Hall, Republic Square, built in the mid 19th century granite of the region is permeated by the spirit of the Renaissance and Second Empire style, with pilasters and columns. Up steps the arms of the Sovereign Order of Malta - two ECU based on a Maltese cross, surmounted by a ducal crown - dominate.
• But Villedieu is not only an industrial city. It is also the center of a prosperous farming country, the weekly market on Tuesday, attended by thousands of visitors, is one example.
• And for those who prefer the atmosphere of raw nature, the beautiful valleys of the Siena and Airou inside the country Sourdin, have a natural path full of good representative of a verdant Normandy.

• Villedieu, perpetuates tradition through many crafts:

• The dinandier stretches, thins, lamin, soda and brush copper. A dozen craftsmen and four companies perpetuate this tradition.
• The bell founder finds the origins of his job with the appearance of the first Christian bells in the 6th century, the "ring mold in the" bells monumental using methods dating back several centuries. The tin material used since antiquity, was very popular from the 15th century and declined, mid eighteenth century, during the development of the pottery industry.
• The potter works the clay locally, traditionally baked at 1200 ° C in the region since the 14th century.
• There are still shops where the wood is worked according to tradition.
• Bobbin Lace Villedieu is distinguished by three motifs: the rose, daisy and clover. In the 19th century, Parisian hairdressers addressed to lace Villedieu.
• The clock is also a local production. All parts are from the region of Pont Farcy and Bloutière.
• Know-how Villedieu-les-Poêles is present and accessible to the public in various museums in the city: the Museum of Furniture Norman, the Museum of Poeslerie, the House of the Lacemaker and the Kingdom of the clock.

• Villedieu, a city facing the future:

• Villedieu the 21st century is a city well in hand, proud of its past and turned toward the future as evidenced by its recent ranking "Ville et Métiers d'Art" awarded in 1999 by the French Confederation of Craftsmanship that reward and its great tradition of craftsmanship.
• Already known as an unmissable tourist craft, the city committed today in a genuine policy of encouraging and welcoming creative artisans in their workshops over. Villedieu and perpetuates its expertise in the area centuries of copper, which had a very important role in its development, but also in the work of other materials.

• Casting of bells
• Workshop Copper
• Norman furniture museum
• Museum of Poeslerie
• House of the Lacemaker

• Large market every Tuesday morning and small market on Friday morning.
• Great Rite: Every 4 years in June (2012), throughout the city.

• Morning: Great Mass in the presence of a delegation of the Knights of Malta, the civil authorities, religious and military.
• The afternoon procession through the decorated streets of the city and blessings to each repository (10) arranged in different neighborhoods.

• Flower parade: Every 4 years (in 2010) in early July, throughout the city.

• Each ward committee manufactures tanks decorated with paper flowers.
• With each edition, a different theme is offered.

• From Tuesday Evening Concerts: July and August.

• Tuesday evening from 21h.
• Place de la Republic.

• Folk Group: August.

• At the Village Hall.
• Dance and / or folk music, offering a different group each year.

• Forum des Associations: 1st Saturday of September in the hall of Mount Harvard.

• Zoo Champrépus

The Court of Common		Court Monks
City Council		The manufacture of bells

Thursday 18 March Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C

Friday 19 March Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C

Saturday 20 March Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C

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La Crepelliere      Le Mesnil-Garnier La Crépellière is an English owned, beautifully restored, traditional Normandy farmhouse that has retained much of its old charm. It is set in three acres of gardens surrounded by peaceful... Located at 6.7 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 45 € to 65 € the double room

Cottage de la Voisinière     Percy We offer 5 houses in the countryside, equipped with bathroom and private WV. a kitchen dining room is available to our guests. Located in the middle of a park of 1 ha to multiple blooms.... Located at 9.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 50 € the double room

La parisiere     Gavray In a green hilly, 3 spacious rooms furnished in an old hay barn of 150 m2 on 1st floor. clear and comfortable with private bathroom (shower-wc Italian). The ground-floor room where... Located at 14.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 54 € the double room

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La Maison du Pêcheur  SPECIAL OFFER Villedieu-les-Poêles Charming and tastefully accommodation in the heart of Normandy, close to Mont Saint-Michel and D-Day Landings; large garden and play area Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles From 340 € to 540 € per week

Gite du Pont Roulland n°278 Brécey Brécey offers 3 restored gites in beautiful stone house. Sporting and cultural activities await you along the valley of the Sée. Located at 13.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 173 € to 288 € per week

Gite du Pont Roulland n°277 Brécey Brécey Station Verte de Vacances, offers 3 restored gites in beautiful stone house. Sporting and cultural activities await you along the valley of the Sée. Located at 13.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 148 € to 246 € per week

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LE DOMAINE du HAMEL    Jullouville Family camping, quiet, of the total SAINT MICHEL and GRANVILLE, 1.5Km the sea and JULLOUVILLE.Toutes activities seaside possible proximité.Dépot bread, ear dépanage cerie, rotisserie,... Located at 25 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles

Camping La Route Blanche     Bréville-sur-Mer Corinne and Philippe invite you to discover their little touch of paradise in front of chausey island, where sky, sea and dunes offers you a wonderful panoramic view of the Mt st michel.... Located at 26 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 18 € to 28 € per day

Camping Saint Michel-Le Mont Saint Michel     Courtils We invite those seeking respite to our lush floral garden, only eight kilometers from the Mont Saint Michel, for relaxing stays with your family Located at 27 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 14 € to 19,50 € per day

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Hôtel-Restaurant Le Fruitier    7.9 Villedieu-les-Poêles Located between Le Mont Saint-Michel and the D-day beaches, the charming Hôtel-Restaurant Le Fruitier was renovated in 2008 and offers an elegant and contemporary setting. This family... Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles Room from 42 €

Hôtel Saint - Pierre    8.3 Villedieu-les-Poêles In the heart of Villedieu -Les -Poêles, known as the city of copper, in the beautiful Normandy region, the Hotel Saint-Pierre is ideal for a peaceful stay in quality accommodation.... Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles Room from 41 €

Manoir De L'Acherie    8.3 Sainte-Cécile In the heart of Lower-Normandy, this 17th–century Norman manor, now a charming hotel is close to the famous Mont Saint Michel and the beaches of Granville. The Manoir de l’Archerie... Located at 2.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles Room from 58 €

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