Picauville takes place at the heart of the Cotentin marshes, in the department of Manche. New town since 1 January 2016 following the merger of Amfreville, Cretteville, Gourbesville, Houtteville Vindefontaine and it is in the district of Cherbourg.
City Picauville was born from the fusion of Man and Isle-Marie in Year III, creating the site that it is today. Known in the nineteenth century for his hospice for the poor created by nuns, the town hosts since a venue for the insane.
This town in Normandy is no shortage of interest monuments, and passing visitors appreciate the charm. Picauville is ideally situated for exploring the rest of the Channel or take a walk along the coast.
Charming, small town Picauville present its visitors an interesting and rich heritage in historical anecdotes.
Listed historic monument, Castle Isle-Marie is an old fortress that was strategic for centuries. The building has notably been the setting for a book by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly, regional writer.
The Church of St. Candide, the thirteenth century, is also listed as an historic monument. You can admire a pretty simple nave and a beautiful sculpted cowl.
The mansions abound in the territory of Picauville, including that of La Haule sixteenth century Foirage which almost seems unfinished because of its somewhat unusual architecture, or that of Vains and his big round.
The presbytery of the seventeenth century, still has an old press which is now the lovely flower box. A terracotta angel statue, almost mystical, stands proudly in the center, without its wings.
The sixteenth-century priory is a beautiful architectural ensemble with a mix of medieval and Renaissance.
We do not miss the Castle Bernaville and its beautiful park, and the various marshes that surround the town of Picauville. Interesting in all seasons, they are subject to many guided tours or not, to discover the local fauna and flora.
The market is held every Friday morning.
A Christmas market is organized by year end.
In May, the Joan of Arc festival brings together many curious. It reveals a parade of illuminated floats, fireworks and many festive activities.
party games, held in June, lets learn about different games suitable for all ages.
Pierres en Lumières > Eglise Saint-Hermeland
- On 18 may 2024
- Eglise, GOURBESVILLE, Le Bourg
- The Association de Sauvegarde de l ? Eglise presents the restoration of the church and its works of art. - - 4pm : presentation of the completed restoration of the High Altar, - - 22h-minuit : guided tour of the church and its works of art by M. Gidon, president of the association. All the work undertaken since 2011 (3 agreements signed between the Conservatoire des Antiquités, the Drac, the Commune and the Association "Sauvegarde du Patrimoine") will be explained.
Inauguration de la Stèle Dédiée aus Femmes de la WW2
- On 4 june 2024
- Route du Prieuré
- Inauguration ceremony for a statue, the only one of its kind in Normandy, representing the courage and dignity of American women during the Second World War. Presence of the American and German armies, the 82nd Airborne Chorus.
Cérémonie
- On 5 june 2024
- Hameau Gueuteville
- Ceremony in honor of Father Maternowski, who was shot dead in the hamlet of Gueutteville as he went to help wounded paratroopers. He was the only priest killed on June 6,1944.
Sentier de la Mémoire
- On 5 june 2024
- Rue de l'église
- U.S.A.F monument, departure for the memory trail. Walk with commentary in French and English on the history of the commune in 1944. A detachment of American soldiers will take part in the walk. - Catering at the starting point (drinks, grills)
Cérémonie
- On 7 june 2024
- Rue du moulin
- Ceremony at the 507 PIR monument of the 82nd Airborne in the presence of American and German troops, Picauville schools and Collège Sainte Marie de Valognes.
Inauguration et Cérémonie
- On 7 june 2024
- Place de l'église
- Inauguration of the 90th Infantry Division's Virgil Tangborn Square and ceremony at the 82nd Airborne monument.
Cérémonie Stèle de la 90e et Repas de l'Amitié
- On 7 june 2024
- Salle Jean Claude Flambart
- Ceremony at the stele of the 90th American infantry unit in honor of the Tonks Ombres. American veterans, US Army and German Army present. Preceded by a parade of troops from the Salle JC Flambart. - 7pm : Salle JC Flambart, friendship meal. Share a meal in the presence of 300 American servicemen and 80 German soldiers who took part in the ceremonies. - Price : 32 ? /pers. Reservations required - Contact : association Picauville se souvient > 02 33 41 02 48 / 07 83 19 49 43 / 06 68 51 29 11 charles.dennebouy@orange.fr
Animation Pêche en Float-Tube
- On 6 july 2024
- Lieu-dit Le Port Beurey
- On Saturday, July 6,2024 (10 a.m./4 p.m.), the federation is offering a Float-Tube fishing event on the Douve at Picauville (meet at Port Beurey). This activity is open to those aged 12 and over, and a beginner's level is sufficient. - All equipment is provided by the federation. - Reservations and payment (mandatory) : http://www.peche-manche.com/reservation-animations/ - N.B. : The federation reserves the right to cancel the event in the event of bad weather, lack of participants, or for any other justifiable reason.
