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Aurseulles

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Common new Calvados, Normandy region, Aurseulles takes place about thirty kilometers from Caen and its ducal castle, between the Bessin and Bocage virois, near Livry and Villers-Bocage. She was born on 1 January 2017 from the merger of Anctoville, Longraye, Saint-Germain-d'Ectot, Torteval-Quesnay, Feuguerolles-sur-Seulles, Orbois and Sermentot.

Peaceful, the territory has experienced mainly in farming over the centuries, gradually developing the natural face we know today. However, it was heavily affected by the horrors of World War II, and especially by the consequences of the D-Day June 6, 1944.

Aurseulles however, continues to attract visitors with its enchanting setting, its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in the region or by its architectural heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAurseulles
Postcode14240
Latitude49.1045970 (N 49° 6’ 17”)
Longitude-0.7064180 (W 0° 42’ 23”)
AltitudeFrom 62m to 168m
Surface area46.00 km²
Population1921 inhabitants
Density41 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCaen (34 km, 32 min)
Insee code14011
IntercommunalityCC Pré-Bocage Intercom
DepartmentCalvados
RegionNormandy

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Louet-sur-Seulles4.9 km (7 min)
Villers-Bocage5.3 km (9 min)
Tracy-Bocage5.8 km (9 min)
Amayé-sur-Seulles7.3 km (10 min)
Villy-Bocage7.5 km (12 min)
Maisoncelles-Pelvey7.6 km (13 min)
Caumont-sur-Aure7.9 km (12 min)
Cahagnes8.2 km (14 min)
Épinay-sur-Odon8.3 km (14 min)
Cahagnolles8.3 km (14 min)
Saint-Vaast-sur-Seulles8.8 km (13 min)
Monts-en-Bessin9.5 km (14 min)
Hottot-les-Bagues9.6 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Strolling on Anctoville you can admire with pleasure the various churches present on the spot like that of St. Peter in Feuguerolles-sur-Seulles the twelfth century, that of Saint-Aubin Sermentot twelfth century or that of St. Peter of Orbois. The latter, built in the Romanesque period and modified the fourteenth including houses a Virgin and Child from the fifteenth century listed building today as an object. Built after World War II during the reconstruction, Saint-Nicolas Church Anctoville was labeled Heritage of the twentieth century.

The Church of St. Peter Longraye worth a visit with its beautiful square tower decorated with arches. It presents an interesting example of Romanesque architecture.

Dating back to the reconstruction after the Second World War, the Saint-Germain-et-Saint-Loup Saint-Germain-d'Ectot unveils three statues classified as an historic monument, a Madonna and Child with Bird, saint Leonard of Noblac and a bishop of the sixteenth century.

Torteval-Quesnay also it has a beautiful architectural heritage to explore including the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Notre Dame du Quesnay eighteenth century or the ruins of the ancient barony. It is possible to admire a monumental entrance with two roof towers pepper shakers.

Several hiking trails allow to enjoy the surrounding nature and architectural heritage.

Events and festivities

In June, the town celebrated Midsummer with bonfires and a festive picnic.

A barbecue is organized in the month of August.

Concert Chez l'Habitant - Peau Sensible à Saint-Germain-d'Ectot
Randonnée Pédestre à Anctoville

Weather

Wednesday 17 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 10°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Show: Norman Towns, land of poetry, Bayeux
Entertainment17 € Bayeux (18.9 km)
Canoe-kayak at the heart of Swiss Normandy
Nature and the great outdoors8 € Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom (21 km)
Rail bike hire on the old Caen-Flers railway line
Entertainment23 € to 84 € Saint-Pierre-du-Regard (31 km)
Land art and beach art
Nature and the great outdoors10 € Vierville-sur-Mer (34 km)
Fishing with an instructor guide
Nature and the great outdoors80 € to 640 € Grandcamp-Maisy (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cotentin Peninsula
Car itineraryEasy7:00Carentan-les-Marais (45 km)
Turqueville's Tower
Village visitEasy1:15Turqueville (53 km)
Variant of GR 22 by Brécey
HikeEasy3:15Reffuveille (56 km)
Cliffs of Black Cows
HikeEasy2:00Villers-sur-Mer (56 km)

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