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Leisure activities :

Whether you are in Domfront, Passais or Andaine, those areas offer various and exquisit activities all year long.

With kids

WITH KIDS

You are looking for ideas of things to do or see with under 10 years old ?
Here is a list of not all but some of the best things to do locally with kids like Justin, 6 and Léa, 3 :
> Click here

 LES CHASSES AU TRESOR EN PAYS DE DOMFRONT
Booklets to visit the area in a different way :
- Castle and city of Domfront
- Notre Dame area
- Sainte Anne Hillock
- Lonlay L'Abbaye
- Saint Fraimbault

3€ per booklet, to be withdrawn at the Tourist Office, available in English


Walking :



With tracks, paths, hedgerows and forests, the area is an ideal place to walk. Many topoguides are on offer :

RANDOGUIDE "LE PAYS DE DOMFRONT"

A general survey map + 9 individual sheets for walks from 4.5 to 20km (1 to 5 hours) in Domfront area.
The sheet: 1€
In French and English.
To be purchased at the Tourist Office.
+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97


OTHER TRACKS

- Le Parc Normandie Maine à pied : 33 loops from 7 to 23km.
- Tracks towards le Mont St Michel
- The GR22
- L'Orne à pied : 46 loops. New in 2021
- Pilgrim tracks from Orne to Le Mont St Michel.


Cycling :


The Bocage also offers various type of cycling tracks : In Passais on quiet tarred roads, the Veloscenic (between Paris and Le Mont St Michel), La VéloFrancette (between Ouistreham and La Rochelle), the Green Tracks and of course mountain biking.

VELOGUIDE "ON THE QUIET ROAD OF ANDAINE-PASSAIS

13 loops from 8 to 50 km on tared but quiet roads in the Andaine Passais area.
To be purchased at the Tourist Office
+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
This topo is to be printed soon



LA VELOSCENIE

A route linking the Eiffel Tower to Mont St Michel, through Domfront.
The topo can be purchased at the Tourist Office.

+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> Veloscenic Website



LA VELO FRANCETTE

A route from Ouistreham to La Rochelle through Domfront.
Road book can be purchased at the Tourist Office.

+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> Velofrancette website



LA VOIE VERTE

Green Tracks from Domfront :
- 20 km to the North towards Flers
- 80 km to the West towards Mont-Saint-Michel
- 12 km to the South until Ceaucé
Many curiosities are to be seen along the track.

+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> Download the map here



LA VELO PLANCHETTE

A 37.5km loop, ideal for families along the Voie Verte and the quiet roads of Torchamp, St Fraimbault and Ceaucé.
> Map 1 and map 2 here
> GPX files here


L'ORNE A VELO

Cycloguide with 48 discovering loops from 10 to 70 km in all the Orne Department.
> download the booklet here.


MOUNTAIN BIKING

The topoguide "Au fil des chemins à VTT, Andaine, et Domfrontais" offers 22 loops from 6.5 to 53 km in bocage and woodland.
+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> Click here to download the topo freely.



LE TERTRE SAINTE ANNE

"A la découverte du Tertre Sainte Anne" shows all the paths in the hillock whether to walk or to cycle. Steep rock.
> Download the map here.

Horse Riding :

In the forest or in the Bocage, horse riding is open to all thanks to this map:


With an Engine

WITH AN ENGINE

PAYS DE DOMFRONT
Click here to see the map of the villages where driving a motocycle is allowed on the tracks.

Canoeing :

Go canoeing down the River Varenne to discover the Bocage in one of its most unusual aspects. You will certainly enjoy our 7 to 12 km trips by yourself or with friends and family.

CENTRE DE PLEINE NATURE

At TORCHAMP - La Richerie
Lessons for beguiner. We rent canoes and kayaks for the hour or the day (from 6.5 to 22 km).
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 70 41

Climbing :

With 3 different sites and more than 250 routes, climbers will enjoy the variety of level and admire breathtaking view points.
> List and level of the routes, here.


SITE DE LA CLUSE

At DOMFRONT - Tertre Sainte Anne
Between Flers and Mortain roads, next to the picturesque tanners village, this site has 72 routes with a 22 metre-high cliff.  Free access.
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> The routes, here


SITE DE LA FOSSE ARTHOUR

At ROUELLE - La Fosse Arthour
On this legendary Fosse Arthour, ideal for beguiners, the 23 metre-high cliff offers 171 routes. Free access.
A new topo was printed in 2020(15€)

T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> The routes, here


SITE DES ROCHERS D'ANDAINE

At CHAMPSECRET - La Roche aux Dames
in the heart of the Andaine Forest, this site has 40 routes for more advanced climbers. Free access.
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 53 97
> the routes, here


For beginners :


CENTRE DE PLEINE NATURE

At TORCHAMP - La Richerie
Sessions for beginners or advanced with a professional.
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 70 41
> Web site


Angling :

In the River Varenne or in a farm, a rich selection of fishes is waiting for you.

ANGLING IN THE RIVER VARENNE

in PAYS DE DOMFRONT
1st and 2nd category streams.
Trout, crayfishes, ...
You can purchase your licence at the Tourist Office.
Carp pond in ST FRAIMBAULT
> Map of the streams, here.

Orienteering:

ORIENTATEERING

With Centre de Pleine Nature on Mont Margantin. +33 (0)2 33 38 70 41

Archery:

CENTRE DE PLEINE NATURE

At TORCHAMP - La Richerie
Archery lessons.
With Centre de Pleine Nature
+33 (0)2 33 38 70 41

Mini-Golf, Pédalos:

POND IN ST FRAIMBAULT

At ST FRAIMBAULT - Pond
From May to Septembre.
Mini-golf (2€), pedalos (2€), dancing in summer, angling, playgrounds, drinks, numerous events all year long.
+33 (0)2 33 38 32 22

Labyrinth:

LABYRINTHE

At CEAUCE - Near the pond
Free
The labyrinth is currently growing...
+33 (0)2 33 38 31 19


The Working Horse Farm Shows:


 "DE LA TERRE A LA SCENE" SHIRE HORSES SHOW

At JUVIGNY SOUS ANDAINE - La Michaudière
A traditionnal farm dedicated to the world of shire horses. Permanent exhibition but above all, the terrific show with those norman horses. Breathtaking ! Shows from april to october.

+33 (0)2 33 38 27 78
> La Michaudiere website

Meet our locals :


BAGNOLES DE POM'

At BAGNOLES DE L'ORNE - La Noe Plaine
Visit of the farm, the press and the cellars...
Visit according to agenda - 4.50€
T.+ 33 (0)6 95 60 67 67
www.bagnoles-de-pom.com


FERME DU CHAMP SECRET
In CHAMPSECRET (61700) - La Novère
Visits on Fridays during the summer at 4pm - 3€
T. +33 (0)6 99 44 60 19
www.fermeduchampsecret.com
Only camembert in Normandy to be PDO, organic and made with the farm hay's milk.


L'ATELIER DU 16
in Domfront - 50 rue de Dr Barrabé
(61700) DOMFRONT EN POIRAIE
Jean Marc Poiriez, artist, opens its workshop dedicated to its work.
Open all year round on appointment - Free.
T. +33 (0)6 44 93 40 92

LA GALERIE DU 12
In  DOMFRONT - 12 rue St Julien
Different artists exhibiting (painting and sculpture)
Open until April 9th to September 30th, on Tuesdays, from Thursday to Sunday, from 10 to 12am and from 3 to 6pm.
T. +33 (0)7 71 60 07 88
 


LE COMPTOIR CERAMIQUE
In DOMFRONT - 5 rue St Julien
Potery workshops, for all, beginner to more advanced.
Prices : from 20€
T. +33 (0)6 28 42 86 38
www.lecomptoirceramique.com
 


CALVADOS COMTE LOUIS DE LAURISTON
In Domfront - Route du Mt St Michel
(61700) DOMFRONT EN POIRAIE
Learn about the Calvados history and explore the aging cellars. Tasting.
Open from Monday to Friday and on summer Saturdays. Free. T. +33 (0)2 33 38 53 96

FERME DE LA TOUCHE
In Domfront-en-poiraie (61700) - La Touche
Visit on booking
T. +33 (0)6 63 07 55 50
www.ferme-de-la-touche.fr
Flour.

CHATEAU DE LA BIERE

At LONLAY L'ABBAYE - Le Fay
Visit of the brewery and tasting.
On appointment, 10€.

T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 07 86
> Website


LA BISCUITERIE DE L'ABBAYE

At LONLAY L'ABBAYE - Route du Val
Visit of the biscuit factory and tasting.
On appointment from Mondays to Fridays. Free. Jewels are forbidden. Only on appointment, 10 people max.
Closing in August 2023 for works.
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 30 64 74

> Website


GAEC DES GRIMAUX
In MANTILLY (61350) - Les Grimaux
Visit of the perry cider farm on appointment - Free.
T. +33 (0)2 33 30 12 06
www.pacory.eu



CALVADOS DIDIER LEMORTON
In MANTILLY (61350) - La Baillée fêtu
Visit the cellar, the press, the orchard and taste the Calvados.
Everyday on booking. Free
.
T. +33 (0)2 33 38 70 90


DOMAINE FOURMOND LEMORTON
In MANTILLY - Le Douët Gasnier (61350)
Visit of the perry cider farm, on appointment - free

T. +33 (0)2 33 38 71 63

LE MUSEE DU CIDRE
In MELLERAY LA VALLEE (53100) - La Duretière
A collection of tools from picking the fruits to the bottle.
Open from 1st April to 30th september - 5€ adults, 3€ children.

T. +33 (0)2 43 04 03 26


LA GALERIE ENCHANTÉE - SUE RILEY
In PASSAIS LA CONCEPTION -
11, rue du Domfrontais
Open on Sundays from 3 to 6pm or on appointment.
An exhibition of sculptures, paintings and drawings.

www.suerileybeauxarts.com
P. +33 (0)2 33 37 20 48


AUREL'I CONCEPTION
In PASSAIS LA CONCEPTION - 8 chemin de la Guillaumée
concrete artistic workshop.

T. +33 (0)6 50 36 52 67


NORHUIL
In Passais la Conception - Les Hamards
(61350) PASSAIS VILLAGES
Visits on appointment of this factory that produces rape-seed oil- free

www.norhuil.com
P. +33 (0)6 76 41 00 33


GAEC DES MARTELLIERES

At SEPT-FORGES - Les Martellières
Visit the cider farm, see the column steal and a short video. Tasting. Free
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 38 30 95
> Website


SAS JACKY LEDUC

At LE TEILLEUL (50640)
2, parc d'activité de la Pommeraie
A video followed by the imersion in the factory.
From monday to friday, on mornings.
3.50€, free under 12.

> Internet site


L'YONNIERE - GAEC DU PRÉ VERGER

At TORCHAMP - L'Yonnière
Visit of the farm, press and cellars.
T.+ 33 (0)2 33 30 84 76

Visits on booking - Free.


LA FERME DE LA MOTTE - GAEC DE LA REUSSITE

At ST CYR DU BAILLEUL - La Motte
Visit the farm on appoitment - free
Cooking workshops with local and seasonnal product (organic), cook the flowers, gluten free meals.

T.+ 33 (0)2 33 49 64 62


LA FERME DE LA BONELIERE

A St MARS D'EGRENNE - La Bonelière
With Mathieu, learn how to make a real torchis !
On booking
T. +33 (0)6 03 57 46 73
> Site de la Bonelière


MAJ le 23 juillet 2023



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