Technical visits

à VILLEDIEU-LES-POELES-ROUFFIGNY

Fonderie de Cloches Cornille Havard

A know-how of excellence for a fun and surprising visit !
In a very attractive workshop from XIX century, some traditional techniques of moulding with a base of clay, of horse manure and goats hair mixed with modern technology like analysing the resonance to check the sound of the bells. The new bells of Notre Dame in Paris were made here. At the end of the visit you can ring the bells with a mallet to create some melodies or listen to the range of little bells. This educational and fun visit ends in the themed shop where you will find the best of the local crafts: bells and hand bells, weather vanes, copper cookware and local products…

Labels and rankings

Sustainability Schemes & Labels

This tourism partner is committed to sustainable development and has been awarded one or several of the labels listed above.

  • Destination d'excellence
  • Entreprise du patrimoine vivant
  • Normandie Qualité Tourisme
  • Normandie Qualité Tourisme Responsable

Opening / reception hours

Pets welcome

Pets are allowed

Group reception

Yes

Languages spoken 

We speak: English, German

Rates

Payment methods

  • Debit cards
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Cash

Services and equipment

Equipment

  • Childrens' toilet
  • Toilets
  • Baby changing area
  • Outdoor games

Services

  • Shop
  • Bicycle parking

Pets welcome

Yes

From 10,20 € / adult

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Address

10 rue du Pont Chignon
50800 VILLEDIEU-LES-POELES-ROUFFIGNY

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