Villers-Bocage

Villers-Bocage

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownVillers-Bocage
Insee code14752
Postcode14310
Latitude49.0805220
Longitude-0.6551180
AltitudeFrom 95 to 217 meters
Surface5.76 km²
Population3051 inhabitants
Density529 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelVilly-Bocage at 1.9 km
Chief townCaen (at 30 km, 24 min)Saint-Louet-sur-Seulles at 2 km
DepartmentCalvadosÉpinay-sur-Odon at 2.5 km
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At 30 km from Caen, 25 km from Bayeux, Village Phase since 2004, Villers-Bocage enjoys exceptional access with the A84, linking Caen to Rennes.

Starting Point Road Traditions, the town has many shops and services, including a service area for campers.

Marketplace important since the Middle Ages, the city will continue to prosper into the 19th century, will be established when a large meat market, developed especially with the arrival of the railway to Villers-Bocage. The cattle market - now unused - reflects the importance of this trade.

Destroyed nearly 90% of City Planning is rebuilt to accommodate the traffic, while maintaining the provision in the village street, character Villers-Bocage since the Middle Ages.

Located on the track "The Last Stand" from the Historical Area of the Battle of Normandy, the site of Villers-Bocage is known for the battle of June 13, 1944, which saw the defeat of the British-cons before a German attack.


SIGHTSEEING

St. Martin's Church (20th century heritage site), the cattle market, the model of the city before its destruction in 1944, the Wood Ecanet ...

If you want to freely discover the history of the city and its monuments, people in Pre-Grove will tell their memories on the history of Villers-Bocage in an audio-guide available at the tourist.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Villers-Bocage

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Ecanet Day: The last Saturday of June, the city with the help of all associations offer a few hours of trade in this place. Music, dance, games, food and to close the evening, a bonfire followed by a magnificent fireworks display.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Route Traditions, zoo Jurques the Souterroscope the slate, the audio-guided Aunay-sur-Odon, based Louisan sports, riding, fishing ponds, hiking trails ...

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Horse-riding for leisure and CSO coursesNature and the outdoorsFrom 19 € to 250 €Landes-sur-Ajon (2.4 km)
Cookery lessons and culinary workshopLocal flavoursFrom 18 € to 49 €Bayeux (22 km)
Aquavire aquatic centreSports sensationsFrom 4.40 € to 5.60 €Vire (23 km)
Quad or buggy on the D-Day beachesSports sensationsFrom 52 € to 206 €Asnelles (29 km)

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PHOTOS
Church of Villers-Bocage
 
Tourist Office Villers-Bocage
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Wednesday 22 May
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Thursday 23 May
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Friday 24 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Les 3 Rois  
9
Villers-Bocage
The hotel restaurant 'The Three Kings' welcomes you in a warm and friendly in Normandy in Normandy. It is a wild and unspoiled region that will delight your stay by the many tourist...
Located in Villers-Bocage58 € per person 
Château d'Audrieu  
9.2
Audrieu
THE LIFE OF CASTLE - Let's play the princesses in a green historical monument? A trip to Château d'Audrieu is a real dive in the eighteenth century, a charming decor elegant and refined,...
Located 14.4 km from Villers-Bocage62 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les champs francais    
9.8
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Caumont-l'Éventé
Come share the tranquility of our home throughout a weekend, a week or more. Ideally placed for you to discover landmarks steeped in history (and its famous Bayeux tapestry, the Normandy...
Located 10.9 km from Villers-BocageFrom 80 € to 90 € the double room 
Le Père Loison  
Juaye-Mondaye
This charming dwelling time of Napoleon 3 offers you 2 spacious rooms (35 m ²) with 2 double beds for 2-4 persons. View over the beautiful countryside of Normandy. Le Père Loison invites...
Located 14.7 km from Villers-Bocage60 € the double room 
House with 3 bedrooms  
Saint-Martin-de-Sallen
Room (s) Guest (s) available in Swiss Normandy Calvados.
Located 16.8 km from Villers-BocageFrom 40 € to 50 € the double room 

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Gîte Le Pressoir -  
9.3
La Vacquerie
Former press schist, restored in stone and retaining original beams, this spacious 150 m² house welcomes you to a haven of peace and greenery in a garden of rich tourist 1000 m². Région...
Located 15.2 km from Villers-BocageFrom 320 € to 660 € per week 
Le Pigeonnier  
9.8
Balleroy
25 min from the landing beaches, 15 mn from Bayeux (cathedral, its tapestry), halfway between Honfleur, Deauville and Mont Saint-Michel. Le Pigeonnier is a small independent house near...
Located 17.6 km from Villers-BocageFrom 200 € to 340 € per week 
Maison suisse normande clecy  
9.9
Clécy
Pretty renovated house in the heart. Swiss Normandy on the heights of clecy quiet, hilly area-Outdoor Activities-Golf 18 holes at 300 meters-canoe-kayak-Climbing-Hiking-biking-Delta-Plane-Peche....
Located 23 km from Villers-BocageFrom 350 € to 410 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Flower Camping L'escapade    
9.5
Cahagnolles
In the Norman countryside, in a calm and natural environment, L'escapade offers pitches or mobile home rentals on marge parcels, along the fishing pond. Covered and heated swimming...
Located 11.5 km from Villers-BocageFrom 15.50 € to 20.90 € per day 
Camping Le Puits    
9.3
Saint-Martin-des-Besaces
Camping Le Puits is a family run campsite in the village of St Martin des Besaces offering camping / caravanning and Bed & Breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the undulating...
Located 16.9 km from Villers-Bocage19 € per day 
Aire naturelle du Moulin Foulon   
8.9
Noron-la-Poterie
Open from 01/06 to 31/08. Camping in the wilderness, calm and welcoming. Near Bayeux and the landing beaches.
Located 17.4 km from Villers-Bocage14 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Hotel Les Trois Rois     
8
Villers-Bocage
This Logis is located in the Normandy village of Villers-Bocage. It offers free parking and soundproofed accommodation with TV, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Trois Rois Restaurant...
Located in Villers-BocageRoom from 89 €
Manoir De La Rivière    
9.2
Saint-Louet-sur-Seulles
Manoir de la Rivière is a converted 16th-century farmhouse surrounded by 37 acres of gardens and woodland in Normandy’s countryside. It offers en suite rooms and a leisure complex....
Located 2.6 km from Villers-BocageRoom from 110 €
Hotel De La Place    
8.1
Aunay-sur-Odon
Hotel de la Place is the ideal base from which to visit Normandy, whether on a weekend or a holiday in this charming region. Choose among elegant single and double rooms in which you...
Located 6.9 km from Villers-BocageRoom from 53 €

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Calvados
Pierre & Vacances Premium Residence & Spa Houlgate
Located on the Butte de Caumont hilltop with panoramic views of Houlgate, this residence is just a 10-minute walk from the...
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