An archetypal Norman village, its half-timbered houses lovingly restored, Beuvron-en-Auge lies inland from the resort of Cabourg on the Côte Fleurie (Flowered Coast), but this place is redolent of traditional rustic Normandy, with its concentration of local producers and antiques dealers.
A quintessential Norman village
The Pays d’Auge area is dotted with historic dwellings. Within it, beautiful Beuvron-en-Auge is particularly packed with gems. Admire the 16th-century Vieux Manoir, the 17th- and 18th-century elaborate half-timbered houses and the 18th-century Auberge de la Boule d’Or, a classic former inn. Round and about the village and the area, seek out craft workshops and places selling local produce, which you can often taste on the spot. Such tours prove priceless.
The Cider Route is a well-signposted tourist route, some 40km in length, focusing on cider-making traditions in these parts and passing via Beuvron-en-Auge. Some 20 producers located along the way open their doors to visitors. Following the route, you can take in many delightful, typical images of Normandy, from châteaux, manors and half-timbered buildings to fine studs. Every year, come autumn, the Beuvron-en-Auge cider festival offers visitors an opportunity to watch the great apple-pressing take place on the village square and to taste a whole variety of different ciders.
Antiques lovers will very much appreciate Beuvron-en-Auge, wandering around the specialist boutiques located across the centre. Every second Sunday in the month, the Beuvr’Antiques draw an enthusiastic crowd.
No wonder world-famous artist David Hockney has chosen to live and work in Beuvron-en-Auge!
Things to see and do in Beuvron-en-Auge
In the old village of Beuvron-en-Auge, you can stroll from artists’ galleries to antique stalls. This picturesque Calvados village has even been awarded the title of ‘Plus Beau Village de France’. A well-deserved title for a village with many beautiful sites:
- The 3 listed mansions dating from the 15th and 17th centuries: Lieu Hocquart, Avenue de la Gare and La Hogue.
- Traditional half-timbered houses with cob and red brick walls. Most of them date from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The church of Saint-Martin, built in 1640, has an 18th century high altar and a polyphonic organ by Louis Debierre.
- The former Boule d’Or inn, a beautiful 18th century building on the rue d’Ornano.
- The covered market restored using traditional building techniques and materials from neighbouring farms.
- The Maison du Charron, with its veranda where the craftsman who made cartwheels once found shelter.
- The Haras de Sens, where exceptional horses (French trotters) are bred.
- The cycle ride to the Chapel of the Forges de Clermont, an easy 21 km loop through green countryside