Villedieu Les Poeles

Rooted in the heart of the Normandy bocage, 30 minutes from the guest house Les Bruyères du Mont, Labeled "City and Crafts ", Villedieu-les-Poêles is recognized for its great tradition around copper. 
You will discover exceptional sites such as the bell foundry, the Norman furniture museum or the Copper Workshop.

It was the foundry of Villedieu that made the last 8 bells of Notre-Dame de Paris.

Villedieu-les-Poêles, city of art and history

Villedieu-les-Poêles, the first French commandery of the Knights of Malta, was founded in the 12th century by the Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Every 4 years, the city of copper organizes the ceremonies of the Great Coronation, in the presence of a delegation of the sovereign order of the knights of Malta.

Discover Villedieu

As you walk the streets of the city, you will discover an industry that always honours the work of the ancients while flourishing in modern times.
Stroll through the alleys and discover the shops to take with you a little history of the city of the deaf.

The historical journey:

Treat yourself to a getaway through time via the historic route, a 1h30 walk and its 14 commented stops. It is the ideal way to discover freely and at your own pace the history and architecture of the city.

Proud of a rich heritage for 800 years and remarkable, Villedieu is a must.

More information on the website of the tourist office of Villedieu-les-Poêles.

 

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