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City guide and maps

City maps, our destination brochure, thematic maps, tourist routes… Here you will find all the tourist and practical information you need to discover Lisieux Normandie with complete peace of mind.

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The 2024 travel diary

The travel guide for exploring Lisieux Normandie

Welcome to Lisieux Normandie! Cideries, cheese dairies, gardens, castles, traditional markets, churches, Norman restaurants… This area, as you will discover, is the very essence of Normandy. Some call it a picture postcard, others the heart of Normandy.

This is especially true since we are actually located in the geographical centre of the region! Close to the large sandy beaches but away from the crowds, imagine a green countryside dotted with blossoming apple trees and criss-crossed by streams and rivers, a haven of peace and quiet. A true return to nature.

Here, we enjoy a slower pace of life!

Carnet De Voyage Lisieux Normandie 2024
©Carnet De Voyage Lisieux Normandie 2024
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Accommodation brochure

The guide for finding accommodation in Lisieux Normandie

In Lisieux Normandie, you can be sure of a warm welcome. The wide variety of accommodation we offer means there is something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for a real gem, something full of charm, a countryside retreat, one of our top picks for families, somewhere budget friendly, something out of the ordinary, an urban hotspot, the perfect pad for group holidays, or table d’hôtes included, the accommodation in this guide is presented by theme. We have the perfect place for you!

Hotels, bed & breakfasts, cottages, holiday rentals, campsites, group lets… Simply flick through the accommodation brochure to find the ideal cosy nest for your next holiday in Lisieux Normandie!

Guide Des Hebergements Lisieux Normandie 2024
©Guide Des Hebergements Lisieux Normandie 2024
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City maps

Map of Cambremer

A picturesque village in Augeron, Cambremer is the starting point of the Cider Route, a 40 km tour that criss-crosses the Pays d’Auge from producer to producer. A festival of AOC (controlled designation of origin) and AOP (protected designation of origin) products is organised every year in May. It has a very rich built heritage of traditional half-timbered buildings, including a former coaching inn called Le Cadran. The Pays d’Auge Gardens will delight nature lovers with a vast array of plant displays on 3 hectares of rolling countryside. Foodies won’t want to miss a chance to visit the Huet Distillery, located right next to the gardens. There is a traditional market in the village on Sunday mornings, at Easter, Pentecost and in July and August.

Map of Cambremer7MB

Map of Lisieux

Lisieux may be known throughout the world today thanks to Sainte-Thérèse, but it has origins dating much further back. The capital of the Pays d’Auge is one of the oldest towns in Normandy. Take a leisurely stroll around the town centre where you will discover a rich civil and religious heritage.

Map of Lisieux5MB

Map of Livarot

Having specialised in metal production from antiquity until the 17th century, today Livarot is most famous for its cheese. This famous cheese, nicknamed the “colonel”, brought wealth and prosperity to the town during the first half of the 20th century. This speciality cheese is still a source of great interest today, and the secrets of making Pays d’Auge AOP (protected designation of origin) cheeses can be discovered at the Graindorge Cheese Dairy on a free tour that is well worth taking. The countryside around Livarot also boasts a whole network of hiking trails for experienced walkers as well as paths for leisurely family walks. Amidst the green hedged farmland or “bocage”, discover manor houses, traditional wash-houses and churches typical of the region. The abundance of local produce is enough to make any hiker’s mouth water!

Map of Livarot5MB

Map of Mézidon-Canon

Mézidon-Canon, between the Pays d’Auge and the Plain of Caen, is the westernmost gateway to the region. Canon Castle Gardens, awarded the prestigious Jardin Remarquable (“Remarkable Garden”) label, and the medieval Crèvecœur Castle are two of the area’s must-see tourist attractions, which will delight history buffs and lovers of fine art alike. The Canon educational farm is also well worth a visit with the family: stroke the farm animals to your heart’s content on a one-hour-30-minute tour! A signposted trail full of surprises guides visitors around the enclosures, orchards and along the river. As well as the animals, the children can enjoy an adventure trail and a zip line, while the parents sample the farm’s organic products. In Mézidon-Canon there is also a concert hall, La Loco, which offers an annual programme of concerts and various shows.

Map of Mézidon-Canon8MB

Map of Moyaux

Visitors can’t help but be charmed by the heritage of this traditional village, with a population of around 1,200. Around the village square and the church with its crooked spire, admire a beautiful collection of half-timbered houses very typical of Pays d’Auge architecture.

Map of Moyaux9MB

Map of Orbec

Situated on the border of the departments of Eure and Orne, the small medieval town of Orbec (population approx. 2,500) has a well-preserved traditional heritage. Stroll through the town to see half-timbered houses and appreciate the quality and variety of Norman products in the local shops. Take one of the numerous hiking trails starting from Orbec and discover the region with all its highlights: manor houses, stud farms, small country churches, wash-houses, and more!

Map of Orbec6MB

Map of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives

With its abbey church, monastic buildings and medieval market hall, this town with a population of 3,700 boasts a rich architectural heritage at its very heart. The town is particularly lively on Monday mornings with its traditional market, one of the most famous in the region.

Map of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives5MB

Self-drive tours

The Cellars Route

Discover the cideries, distilleries and cheese dairies of Lisieux Normandie

With more than 30 cideries and distilleries as well as 13 cheese dairies to visit, follow the Cider Cellars Route and discover the authenticity of our terroir! Savour the different flavours and aromas! Meet the producers as they share the secrets of their know-how! Take the time to see where local delicacies are made and sample the produce before stocking up at the on-site shops, markets or local grocery stores.

The Castles and Manors Route

Discover the castles and manor houses of Lisieux Normandie

Dotted around our countryside and nestled in the unspoiled natural environment, Lisieux Normandie is home to an extraordinary number of manor houses and castles. This route reveals 131 of them. From hidden manor houses to magnificent castles open to the public, keep your eyes peeled! There’s plenty to admire here. The diversity of shapes, colours and building materials won’t fail to impress. There are also one or two surprises along the way!

Route Des Chateaux Et Manoirs En Authentic Normandy
©Route Des Chateaux Et Manoirs En Authentic Normandy
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Tourist map

Tourist map of the Seine Estuary Metropolitan Centre

The Communauté d’Agglomération Lisieux Normandie (greater administrative district council) is part of the Seine Estuary Metropolitan Centre. Heritage, nature, leisure activities, local flavours… This tourist map shows all the must-see attractions for your stay in Normandy, on both sides of the Seine.

Carte Touristique Pole Metropolitain De L'estuaire De La Seine
©Carte Touristique Pole Metropolitain De L'estuaire De La Seine
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