Getting to Clos Fontaine – from Paris, Caen, Brittany

Nearby 10, 20, 30 kilometres and over

Within a 10 kilometre radius

Saint Pierre sur Dives (6 km from Boissey)

The abbey and the monastery’s buildings are amongst the most complete in Normandy.
The marketplace, a jewel of medieval heritage, was completely restored following the 1944 fire.
The weekly market is one of the most famous in France.

The Manoir de Coupesarte (6 km from Boissey)

An ancient stronghold surrounded by water on three sides, this beautiful building serves as the main dwelling of a corps de ferme.

Grandchamp Castle (7.5 km from Boissey)

This private dwelling surrounded by moats consists of a castle and a manor house.

Vendeuve Castle and park (10 km from Boissey)

This 18th century castle is still inhabited by its owners. The immense park consists of three gardens: a French style garden, a household garden complete with fish pond, ice house and pigeon loft and water gardens, temple, labyrinth and waterfall. The furnishings and kitchen in the basement give us a glimpse of daily life in olden times. Of note is the unique museum collection of more than 750 pieces of miniature furniture dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Between 10 and 20 Kilomètres

Crèvecoeur-en-Auge Castle (11 km from Boissey)

A unique and superbly preserved medieval site. Surrounded by water, the castle is true to its original design and there are important remains of the 11th and 12th century stone fortress and dungeon. Norman architectural museum dealing with half-timbered construction.

Saint-Germain-de-Livet Castle (14 km from Boissey)

An original 16th century building.  Stone and glazed brick checker-board construction. The building features a court-yard with archways, a guardhouse decorated with murals and a very beautiful half-timbered wing which emphasizes its charm.

Beuvron en Auge (20 km from Boissey)

A lovely village that has preserved forty-odd half-timbered houses around the main square. The authentic décor transports the visitor to another era.

Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux Basilica (20 km from Boissey)

Built in 1954 on the heights above the village, the basilica has become a pilgrimage site for the entire world. The size of the building bears witness to the devotion to Saint Thérèse. Work on it commenced in 1929 (4 years before Saint Thérèse’s canonization) and was completed with the consecration of the basilica on July 11th 1954.

More than 20 km but less than 40 km

Guillaume the Conqueror’s castle at Falaise (22.5 km from Boissey)

It was in this castle perched on a rocky headland that Guillaume, Duke of Normandy, conqueror and King of England (Hastings, 1066) was born in 1027. The fifteen-tower walls date to the 13th century.

The CERZA Animal Park at Hermival les Vaux (24 km from Boissey)

This park is not a traditional zoo but a site dedicated to the protection and reproduction of endangered species. On this 50 hectare property over 300 animals (panthers, tigers, lions…) live in the open Pays d’Auge countryside.

The old Municipal  Manor/ Museum at Orbec (26 km from Boissey)

A very attractive half-timbered home with a sculptured façade built in 1568. This building houses the town museum which is devoted to local history, arts and traditions.

The Dives sur Mer Marketplace (32 km from Boissey)

Constructed during the 11th century in the characteristic Pays d’Auge half-timbered style, it has conserved its original appearance to the present day.

The Caen Memorial (34.5 km from Boissey)

The only museum in the world offering a historical overview from 1918 to the present, covering the causes and consequences of the Second World War extending up to the post-Cold War period.

Bénouville Castle (35 km from Boissey)

Designed by architect Claude Nicolas Ledoux, this castle is an excellent example of late 18th century neoclassical architecture.

Pegasus Bridge est une autre page d’histoire.

Now dismantled and replaced by a bigger bridge, it can be found near the museum presenting the history of the occupation period and during the  Normandy landing.

Saint Samson’s Church at Ouistreham (37 km from Boissey)

Built in 1150, the extent of the decor ( infinitely variable geometric patterns, series of blind arcades..) of its typically Norman façade is remarkable.

Thury Harcourt Castle park and gardens (39 km from Boissey)

Near the castle ruins are 4 km of tree lined paths. A colourful stroll through dazzling flower-beds.