It is a very young commune that is discovered here. Souleuvre-en-Bocage was created on 1 January 2016 by bringing together some twenty villages including the communes of Beaulieu, Bény-Bocage, Bures-les-Monts, Campeaux, Carville, Etouvy, La Ferrière-Harang, La Graverie, Malloué, Montamy Sainte-Marie-Laumont, Saint-Martin-des-Besaces, Saint-Martin-Don, Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces, Saint-Pierre-Tarentaine and Le Tourneur. It is therefore a vast territory of 187.28 km² that takes shape between meadows and wooded groves where charming villages flourish here and there sheltering almost 9 000 inhabitants. Crossed by the Souleuvre and the Vire, the town possesses an exceptional natural patrimony conducive to the sports nature. In a bucolic countryside, Souleuvre-en-Bocage is a holiday resort par excellence.
Between streams and wooded hills, the place is ideal for hiking. Many itineraries are available, including those of the gorges of the Vire and the valley of the Souleuvre. The equestrian excursions are also on your agenda with the itinerary of the National Studs. You will also be able to cross the marked trails by mountain bike or by bike with many circuits proposed for amateur cyclist and confirmed.
But Souleuvre-en-Bocage is particularly renowned for thrill seekers. The Viaduc de Souleuvre proposes you to test the pendulum jump and the bungee jump. You can also try the giant swings and take a ride in the park barefoot. Unless it's a summer toboggan ride that tempts you or a ride on the zipline. The space is landscaped and there are picnic tables and on-site dining. Everything is done to spend a pleasant day in a natural site preserved to exceptional beauty.
For a walk or a part of fishing, the water of Bény-Bocage welcomes you in all seasons. You can stroll along the banks where the ducks frolic joyfully on the water a few meters from you. And if the heart tells you and you are in possession of your fishing license, you can throw your line into the fishy waters. There are also facilities available, including a playground and a fit park, among others.
After the discovery of the surrounding nature, a little culture awaits you at the museum of the Percée du Bocage. This place of history, open from May 1 to October 1, of course offers to visit the museum, but also to discover the steles around.
The town is rich with a historical heritage that you will have the opportunity to discover during your walks. In Bény-le-Bocage, you can admire the 18th century grain and butter market and the 17th century Sainte-Honorine church. Along the road, you can also see the old manor of Montfragon dating from the 15th century. Private property, it can not be visited. In Beaulieu, the building of the Town Hall of the XIXth century is worth the detour as well as the church and its presbytery dating respectively of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. The castle of the court of the bottom of the thirteenth century awaits you at Bure-les-Monts as well as many calvaries. The church of Etouvy will surprise you with its unique bell named Gabrielle and the magnificent statue of the Virgin with the child of the sixteenth century. The church is also home to an 18th-century master-hotel and baptismal font from the 13th century. The presbytery and the town hall built in granite are also worth visiting, as is the 1765 bridge built in granite and limestone. La Ferrière-Harang has a remarkable church from the 17th-18th century and a chapel from the 15th century. At La Graverie stands a splendid 13th century church made of schist and granite. In Malloué, a church of the seventeenth century is waiting for you as well as a calvary, while in Montamy is an 18th century church with a remarkable bell tower. Le Reculey invites you to discover its chapel Notre-Dame du Bocage built in 1874 and its parish church of the eighteenth century. Sainte-Marie-Laumont has a superb church with a central tower dating from the 12th century. The Louis XV altarpiece sheltered in the church of Saint-Martin-des-Besaces will leave you speechless.
In Bény-le-Bocage, the market of local products welcomes you every Thursday morning to do your shopping. Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 10 pm, a kebab opens its doors to enjoy.
Carville held the garage on the first Sunday in July. It will be an opportunity for you to hunt old objects from the dungeons of the past. Also in July, it is the communal feast of the Sainte-Anne which animates Carville with a great convivial and festive mechoui. In December, do not miss the big party of end of the year with many animations.
The annual fair takes place in Etouvy on the last weekend of October.
In Mont-Bertrand, the traditional fishing day that takes place in July attracts fans of the genre. In September, the municipality organizes a big cycling race. The weekend is punctuated by a large mechoui and a garage.
In early May, do not miss the feast of Saint-Mathurin in Montchauvet and in mid-August, its traditional mechoui.
In Sainte-Marie-Laumont, the festival of the Virgin in the open air is held in May. On the second Sunday of June, you can participate in the 10-kilometer pedestrian rally that brings together many fans each year.
Every Saturday, under the market halls dating from the nineteenth century, is held in Saint-Martin-des-Besaces the weekly market of regional products. And it is in July that the communal feast takes place in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Randonnée Pédestre à Campeaux
- On 27 april 2024
- Campeaux, Stade de foot
- Hiking : Circuit between 8 and 10 kilometers. Free departure from the soccer stadium.
Journée Randonnée à Saint-Ouen des Besaces
- On 1 may 2024
- Saint-Ouen-des-Besaces, Salle des fêtes
- The ATVS proposes a 6 km hike at 10am, starting from the multipurpose hall. At noon, a meal is organized by the festival committee. At 2:30 pm, departure for a second hike of 8 km.
Au Printemps, les Oiseaux
- On 2 may 2024
- Le Bény-Bocage, Rue de la 11ème Division Blindée Britannique
- They've returned from migration, or are once again defending their territory. In spring, the birds are very vocal and active ! They're stealthy and hard to spot in the new foliage. Let's learn to recognize them by their song ! - The Winter Wren has a resounding song compared to its size. A hyperactive bird, it's constantly on the move. It scurries through bushes in search of insects to feed its young. The speckled sandpiper is often confused with the sparrow. It rarely leaves the vicinity of undergrowth, so much so that it is nicknamed the "bush-walker". - Want to find out more about birds ? Join us on this 4 km guided walk along the paths of the Souleuvre valley to listen to the birds. Recognition and sound games. Ages 7 and up.
Fréquence Grenouille
- On 3 may 2024
- 28 le hamel pin, Le Bény-Bocage, Maison de la nature et de la pierre sèche
- Come and discover frogs, newts, toads and salamanders during a lecture and workshops, followed by a night-time amphibian observation walk.
Salon du Livre à le Bény-Bocage.
- On 5 may 2024
- 1 Place de la Mairie, Le Bény-Bocage
- Les bouquinistes du Bocage invite you to their first book fair, dedicated to meeting authors, biographers, bookbinders and more. Come and discover old works and meet many exhibitors. - Program : - 11:30am : meeting with photographer Christian Malon, who is exhibiting "1964-2024:60 years of rural life in the bocage" - 12pm-1pm : Micka Flegz & friends (jazz) - 12:30 pm : refreshment bar & country-style plate or Irish breakfast at the pub (reservations required on 02-31-69-82-98) - 2pm : meet comic artist Jérôme Eho - 2:30pm : meeting with author Pierre Coftier, author of Les casseurs de pierres - 3pm-4pm : Micka Flegz & friends - 4pm : dictation (registration required on 07-68-41-93-21)
Randonnée Dessinée à Montamy
- On 11 may 2024
- Mairie, Montamy
- 5 km walk starting from the town hall.
Randonnée Pédestre à Montchauvet
- On 12 may 2024
- Montchauvet, Place de la Mairie
- Les Sentiers du Pré-Bocage propose a 10 km hike starting from Montchauvet. A snack will be served at the end of the walk.
Concert Avec "FRACASSE THESE"
- On 18 may 2024
- La Ferrière-Harang, Parking de la salle des fêtes
- Concert at 6pm in the church of La Ferrière Harang with the fracasse these group. Free admission - Food and refreshments - Reservation 0678032036 - Evening in aid of the restoration of the church of Saint-Denis Maisoncelles
La Forêt les Pieds Dans l'eau
- On 18 may 2024
- Le Moulin Pinel, Le Tourneur
- We call it riparian. This thin strip of forest grows along the banks, its roots in the water. It is essential to the life of the river and performs functions that are vital to the quality of the water and the ecosystem. It is home to a specific flora and fauna : kingfishers, fire-bodied nymphs, alder beetles ? - During this guided walk of a few kilometers, you'll approach the La Souleuvre river with a fresh perspective.
J'Adapte mon Potager à la Sécheresse Avec la Permaculture
- On 24 may 2024
- 28 le hamel pin, Le Bény Bocage
- Discover the concrete actions you can take to adapt your vegetable garden to drought : mulches, no-till, adapted vegetable species and varieties ? - In the permaculture vegetable garden, one of the most important principles is to ensure that a landscape fulfils several functions. Come and discover the many functions of plant mulches during a guided tour of the permaculture vegetable garden at the Maison de la Nature et de la Pierre Sèche.