Pont-l'Évêque, Administrative center in Calvados, France.
Description
Pont-l'Évêque is a village in Normandy situated where three rivers - the Touques, Calonne, and Yvie - converge. The landscape features rolling pastoral land with traditional timber-framed farmhouses and buildings typical of the Norman countryside.
History
The village grew around a bridge that bishops of Lisieux built in medieval times. During the French Revolution, the place received several new names including Pont-Châlier and Pont-Libre before returning to its original name.
Culture
Saint-Michel church anchors the village center with its sturdy western tower and mixed architectural periods. The place takes its name from a medieval bridge built by bishops, and this connection to religious authority remains visible in how the community is organized around the church.
Practical
A 190-hectare lake offers water activities, created from a former quarry during highway construction. Visitors should note that warmer months are best for outdoor activities, and local guides can help with navigation and fishing locations.
Did you know?
Sea trout fishing is possible in the three rivers flowing through the village and attracts anglers seeking this special fish. This opportunity makes it an interesting destination for sport fishers in the region.
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Ancienne prison
105 m
Église Saint-Michel de Pont-l'Évêque
202 m
Base de Loisir du Lac
1.8 km
Ancien couvent des dominicains de l'Isle
50 m
Église Saint-Melaine
895 m
Hôtel de ville de Pont-l'Évêque
6 m
Tribunal
59 m
Hôtel Montpensier
131 m
Siège de la vicomté d'Auge
90 m
Maison 59 rue de Vaucelle
340 mManoir de l'Aumône
2.6 km
IGC - Intelligent Golf Concept
1.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-aux-Chartrains
3.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Coudray-Rabut
2.1 km
Maison 60 rue Saint-Michel
17 m
Maison 69 rue Saint-Michel
85 m
Maison 71 rue Saint-Michel
89 mChâteau de Betteville
2 km
Maison 67 rue Saint-Michel
74 m
Maison 65 rue Saint-Michel
66 m
Chapelle de l’hôpital de Pont-l’Évêque
88 m
Maison 73 rue Saint-Michel
100 m
Maison 63 rue Saint-Michel (Pont-l'Évêque, Calvados)
23 m
Maison 64 rue Saint-Michel
45 mAntiguos Juzgados (1827)
76 mCalvados Père-Magloire
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