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Historic Sites

The area is full of churches, manors, fortified farmhouses and castles. Here is a brief summary of what you can see in the area.

THE Abbey OF LESSAY

It was founded in 1056 by the Baron of La Haye du Puits, Turstin Haldup, and his son Eude au Capel. They started building the Abbey in 1064 it take 30 years to finish it.

It was bombed during the war in 1944 and rebuilt between 1945 and 1956.

THE CASTLE OF PIROU

It is one of the oldest stronghold of NORMANDY. It is even said that its origins are Viking. Maybe you will find the magic book of the legend and break the spell that turned the lords of the castles into geese.

By the way, you may take a walk along the moats of the castle and have a look at the landscape from the top of the keep.

BRICQUEBOSQ

You will be charmed by the large towers of this fortified manor.

If you get the opportunity to meet the landowners, they may tell you the terribe story of one of the previous owners Its ghost appears every year to claim the ownership

THE CHURCH OF VESLY

Have a close look at its 14 th century fortified steeple. This church is one of the biggest of the area as well as one of the oldest. Indeed, Merovingian sarcophagi were recently discovered there.

THE ‘CORPS DE GARDE’

Built on the edge of the bay of St GERMAIN sur AY, this small but strong building was called ‘corps de garde’ or ‘cabane VAUBAN’.

Many of them were built along the sea from the bay of ‘le mont St michel’ to St Vaast la Hougue. Soldiers were to give the alarm in case of a British invasion. Nowdays, the ‘corp de garde’ of St GERMAIN sur AY is used as a chapel. .