Manoir d'Argouges, Vaux-sur-Aure

Name: Manoir d'Argouges
Address: Manoir D Argouges, Vaux-sur-Aure, 14400, France
Telephone: +33 1 39 20 09 09

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The manor of Argouges is a residence, from the late fifteenth century, which stands on the French commune of Vaux-sur-Aure in the department of Calvados, in the region of Normandy. It is a place of enchantment with the legend of the fairy of Argouges, whose footprint is still visible, it is said, on the windowsill of the manor.

The manor is classified as a historical monument by decree of July 27, 1924.

Coordinates: 49°19'17"N, 0°43'13"W

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Manoir D ArgougesVaux-sur-Aure 14400 France

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Nearby attractions include: Bayeux Cathedral, British Cemetery, Longues-sur-Mer battery, Longues Abbey.

3.3 miS
13th-century Catholic place of worship
Bayeux Cathedral, Bayeux
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Cemetery
British Cemetery, Bayeux
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Preserved coastal defences built in WWII
Longues-sur-Mer battery, Longues-sur-Mer
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Monastery
Longues Abbey, Longues-sur-Mer
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Botanical garden, Garden, Park
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Area
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Area
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Church
Saint Aubin Church, Vaux-sur-Aure
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Locality
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Monastery
Saint-Vigor Priory, Bayeux
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