The Area:

The property is within easy reach of all the attractions in Normandy. Coutances, the focal point of this episcopal town is its gothic cathedral, built in the 13th and 15th centuries, is 30 minutes drive. Mont-Saint-Michel is a Superb example of ancient architecture and France's premier tourist attraction, which is 30 minutes drive.

There are numerous excellent restaurants in the vicinity including particular favourites in Brecey and Ponts. The area is ideal for walking; cycling, horse riding, and swimming (in the many picture rest beaches on the west coast) are within close and easy reach.

There are many interesting historical and archaeological sites to visit also fascinating towns and villages to explore, such as:

Bayeux: A city proud of its ancient religious heritage and its many old houses and mansions, built between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Granville: Sailing and fishing harbour. Seaside and health resort.

Barneville-Carteret: Seaside resort, fishing and sailing port.

Domfront: built on a hill, the town boasts an outstanding historical heritage, with superb views from the ruined 11th century watchtower. 11-12th century church of Notre-Dame-sur- l'Eau.

Saint-Lô and Granville again both worth a visit.

Within comfortable driving distance are the famous World War II invasion beaches, such as Sword and Juno on the Normandy coast.

The region is famous for its seafood, cider and delightful fresh produce.

Directions to La Beltiere:

From Villedieu les Poeles, follow D999 towards Brecey. You drive through a small village (Bulangerie and a small Fillingstation on your right) called "Cherence-le-Heron", 1Km after the village turn left towards "St. Martin Le Bouillant" Be careful the sign towards St, Martin le B. is not very easy to spot.

Go through St. Martin le Bouillant you come to a fork junction and you have to keep to the right, after about 100 yards see the little sign "La Beltiere". Our house is on the left after again about 100 yards, there is a white wooden fence around our property.

If you come from Brecey on the D999 after 4 Km you have to turn right towards Les-Loges-sur-Brecey 1.5 Km( the turning is in between 2 Houses, one has mediterainian blue shutters and fence) Go down a little lane, left towards Les-Loges-sur-Brecey 0.8Km, up the hill, there are some houses and a church on your right, after that carry on through a little forest, out of it there are fields left and right shortly after you are at La Beltiere. Our house is the 2nd on your right.

The Barn surrounded by apple trees		Max the Cat

When you are here:

There are a few good restaurants in the area. Brecey has got a supermarche and several Boulangeries and Bucheries/Chartucheries.

The supermarche is open Tuesday-Saturday from 8.30 -7.00 Monday from 9.30-12.30
it is closed on Sunday.

The Bulangerie and Bucheries are closed Mondays, but there are open Sunday mornings.

Fridays is Market day from 8.30 at Brecey

If you would like to go to an exelent Restaurant there is one in direction to Cuves called "Le Moulin de Jean"La Lande, Tel: 02 33 48 39 29 Fax: 02 33 48 35 32

But you should book ahead, you can do that also on the internet

There are also very good Cafés and Restaurants in Villedieu les Poeles.