Pays d'Auge: immersion in the heart of authentic Normandy
Villages, cider and traditions of the Augeron country
The Pays d’Auge, nestled in the heart of Normandy, is a real living postcard. With its green landscapes dotted with apple trees, half-timbered manors, prestigious stud farms and generous gastronomy, this region offers a timeless getaway. Follow us for a discovery of the next treasures!
Le Manoir de Sens à Beuvron-en-Auge ©Un Autre Regard
Guide for Exploration of the Pays d'Auge
Here, the journey is not a straight line, but an invitation to stroll and get lost.
The Fairy Tale Villages
- Beuvron-en-Auge: Officially one of the « Most Beautiful Villages of France », it is the archetype of the village augeron. Its central square is a concentration of colorful half-timbered houses, old hallles and artisan shops. A timeless stop.
- Cambremer: Nestled in the heart of the orchards, it is the epicenter of the Cider Route. The village is the ideal starting point for a journey to discover the producers.
The Cities of Heart
Lisieux: Capital of the Pays d’Auge and a major world pilgrimage site, Lisieux is dominated by the impressive Basilica of St. Therese. Its monumental Roman-Byzantine architecture contrasts dramatically with the sweetness of the surrounding landscape.
Pont-l’Évêque: Historic gateway to the Pays d’Auge, this charming city is crossed by canals. Its old district of the ‘Joyeuse Prison‘ and its beautiful houses make it a lively and pleasant stage.
Basilique Saint Thérèse de Lisieux ©Un Autre Regard
The Jewels of Heritage
Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet: Nicknamed ‘The Wonder of the Pays d’Auge‘, this castle is an absolute masterpiece. It combines a medieval stone part and a half-timbered mansion with glazed brick chequerboards, all surrounded by moats of water.
Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge: A perfectly preserved example of a small medieval manor. With its castle motte, its chapel and its half-timbered buildings, it offers a real journey into the Middle Ages.
Unforgettable experiences
Follow the Route du Cidre: Take the marked circuit of 40 km from Cambremer. Stop at the producers indicated by the « Cru de Cambremer » sign for a tasting according to your desires.
Push the door of a cheese factory: Visit the Graindorge Cheese Factory in Livarot to discover all the secrets of making PDO cheeses from Normandy.
To get lost deliberately: The greatest luxury of the Pays d’Auge is to leave the main axes. Take the small departmental roads that wind between the hills. Each turn reveals a new mansion, an orchard or a breathtaking view of the bocage.
Conclusion: An invitation to the sweetness of life
The Pays d’Auge is not a destination that is consumed, it is an experience that feels, a countryside that is discovered. It’s the sound of the wind in the apple trees, the smell of cut grass and wood fires, the authentic taste of a piece of Camembert on fresh bread. It is an invitation to slow down, to contemplate and savor the present moment. A permanent spectacle for all the senses.
