Villedieu-les-Poêles

Villedieu-les-Poêles

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Villedieu-les-Poêles
Insee code	50639
Postcode	50800
Latitude	48.8380320
Longitude	-1.2217140
Altitude	From 98 to 217 meters
Surface	8.05 km²
Population	4008 inhabitants
Density	497 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Sainte-Cécile at 3 km (4 min)
Chief town	Saint-Lô (at 46 km, 35 min)		Fleury at 4.9 km (5 min)
Department	Manche		La Colombe at 5.2 km (6 min)
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

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

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 16°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 12°C

Les Bruyères   8.6 Gouvets It is in a small village in Normandy Gouvets the Les Bruyères restaurant opens its doors. Enter this charming building and enjoy a modern and warm hues of taupe and raspberry. Claire... Located 14 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 27 € per person

Le Tripot   8.4 Avranches Welcome to Tripot Avranches, in the beautiful region of Normandy. Team is open from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. You will sit in a room with modern decor and warm, a good... Located 19.6 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 30 € per person

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La Crepelliere     9.3 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 6.1 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 60 € the double room

Manoir de la porte     9.6 Sainte-Pience A 30 km from Mont Saint Michel, the Manoir de la Porte, a former family property Hullin, ennobled in 1575 in the person of Mr. Hullin Jean de la Porte, esquire of the king, was long... Located 9 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 70 € the double room

Chambre d'hôte Letellier   Gavray In a relaxing, we. welcome in our two rooms. Breakfast with a magnificent view over the valley of Siena. Hiking and equestrian. Located 11.2 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 42 € the double room

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La Maison du Pêcheur 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

La tourtelière de haut   9.5 Courson The Cottage 'The Tourteliere de Haut', near Vlledieu les Poeles (dept 50 - near A84), is a former manor house dating from 1565, built of granite. Heating, water and electricity included... Located 8.8 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 220 € to 420 € per week

Gite le moulin de courson Courson Mill, completely renovated in granite stone, typical of Normandy, along the 'Senen'. Large capacity, private parking, quiet and serenity in the campaign. Located 9.4 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 300 € to 470 € per week

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Le domaine du hamel     8.4 Jullouville Family camping, quiet, of the total. Saint michel and granville, 1.5 km. The sea and jullouville. Toutes activities seaside possible. Proximité. Dépot bread, ear dépanage. Cerie, rotisserie,... Located 25 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 15 € per day

Le Potager  Sourdeval Camping municipal quiet and shady, near the city center and near a small pond. All shops nearby. Located 26 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles 7 € 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 27 km from Villedieu-les-Poêles From 15.50 € to 21 € per day

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Hôtel Saint - Pierre     7.2 Villedieu-les-Poêles Built in 1905 and located in the heart of Villedieu-les-Poêles, in Normandy, the Hotel Saint-Pierre is ideal for a peaceful stay in quality accommodation. Hôtel Saint-Pierre features... Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles Room from 39 €

Le Domaine Des Chevaliers De Malte     8.5 Villedieu-les-Poêles Offering an indoor swimming pool and a spa centre with a hammam and sauna, this hotel is located in Villedieu-les-Poëles, a 40-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel. The hotel is surrounded... Located in Villedieu-les-Poêles Room from 105 €

Hôtel-Restaurant Le Fruitier      7.8 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 49 €

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