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The
HOTEL DU SOLEIL D’OR is located near:
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Le Bec Hellouin (10 km) is
famous for the abbey « Notre
Dame du Bec » : Founded in 1034. Majestic monastic
buildings. Saint Nicolas tower. Benedictine monks have
perpetuated the monastic life here since 1948. Ceramics
workshop and shop. A highlight of the historical Norman
Abbey Itinerary (open everyday except Saturday, guided
tour 10h30 (week), 12h (Sunday and public holiday),
15h, 16h – External : free visit : everyday
8h-21h)
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Le Neubourg (15 km) is
famous for « le Château
du Champ de Bataille » : Set in the middle of
138 hectare grounds, a superb 17th century ducal castle,
one of the most luxurious residences in all Normandy.
Inside, the rich décor and furnishings provide
a good idea of the 18th century life style. Visit with
audioguide of the great apartments. Gardens (open week
end of Easter : 15h30 – 17h30. from 01/05
to 13/07 and from 16/08 to 17/09 : week end and
public
holiday, 15h30-17h30. From 14/07 to 15/08 : everyday
15h30-17h30)
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Harcourt (5 km) is
famous for « le Domaine d’Harcourt » :
A masterpiece of medieval architecture, home of the
Harcourt Family. The oldest arboretum in France (open
from 16/06 to 15/09 : everyday 10h30 – 18h30.
From 01/03 to 15/06 and from 16/09 to 15/11 : everyday
except Tuesday, 14h – 18h. guided tour with
appointment)
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Beaumesnil (25 km) is
famous for the exceptional baroque château, one of the most attractive Louis XIII
château in France. Furnished château and
bookbinding museum. French Style gardens designed by
La Quintinie. Mirror lakes, water spouts, avenues of
two-centuries-old lime trees, “Milady’s” garden
(roses, flowers, statues), moat and box Maze. (open
from Easter to 30/09 : everyday except tuesday,
10h-12h, 14h-18h.)
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