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

#2 among attractions in Vaux-sur-Aure

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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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+33 1 39 20 09 09

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Manoir d'Argouges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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
84 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Normandy, the Bayeux Cathedral is a remarkable architectural treasure that dominates the skyline of Bayeux, France. This stunning cathedral, officially known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux, is a masterpiece of Norman-Romanesque and Gothic...
3.3 miS
Cemetery
British Cemetery, Bayeux
85 min walk • The British Cemetery in Bayeux, France, stands as a serene and poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Second World War. Nestled in the tranquil Normandy countryside, this meticulously maintained cemetery is the final resting place for thousands of British...
1.9 miNE
Preserved coastal defences built in WWII
Longues-sur-Mer battery, Longues-sur-Mer
49 min walk • The Longues-sur-Mer battery was a World War II German artillery battery constructed near the French village of Longues-sur-Mer in Normandy.
1.2 miNE
Monastery
Longues Abbey, Longues-sur-Mer
31 min walk • Longues Abbey is a former Benedictine monastery in Longues-sur-Mer, Calvados, Normandy, France. It was founded in 1168 by Hugh Wac, of a family that owned Rubercy and other lands in the Cotentin, and was generously supported by gifts from the English and Norman nobility, and from King Henry II.
3.2 miS
49°16'34"N • 0°42'13"W
Musée d'art et d'histoire Baron Gérard, Bayeux
82 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art museum
2.5 miS
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Jardin botanique de Bayeux, Bayeux
64 min walk • The Jardin botanique de Bayeux, also called the Jardin public de Bayeux, is a botanical garden and municipal park located at 53, route de Port-en-Bessin, Bayeux, Calvados, Normandy, France. It is open daily without charge.
3.1 miE
Area
Manvieux, Tracy-sur-Mer
80 min walk • Manvieux is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
3.1 miSE
Area
Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, Bayeux
79 min walk • Saint-Vigor-le-Grand is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.
1.4 miSE
Church
Saint Aubin Church, Vaux-sur-Aure
36 min walk • The Saint-Aubin Vaux-sur-Aure church is a Catholic church located in Vaux-sur-Aure, France. The building is an "example of an almost total reconstruction of a building in the neo-Romanesque style".
2.4 miNW
Locality
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
61 min walk • One of the main attractions in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is its bustling fishing port, where visitors can watch local fishermen bring in their daily catch. The town is famous for its seafood, and visitors can sample fresh oysters, mussels, and other delicious treats at...
3.2 miSE
Monastery
Saint-Vigor Priory, Bayeux
82 min walk • Saint-Vigor Priory, formerly Saint-Vigor Abbey, was a Benedictine monastery in the town of Saint-Vigor-le-Grand in Calvados, Normandy, France. Its foundation is attributed to Saint Vigor, bishop of Bayeux in the first third of the 6th century. It was destroyed in the late 10th century by the invading Normans.

Manoir d'Argouges, Vaux-sur-Aure

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Manoir d'Argouges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)