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Tourist area in the heart of Normandy, shared by the regions of Orne and Calvados, the 'Suisse Normande' is so called because of the oldest mountains in Europe. Its various landscapes with its deep valleys, its sheer rockwalls, gorges, streals and forests suggests many outdoor activities. Nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers will be delighted and will have great fun.
Manors and castles are numerous in the green countryside where many charming villages appear on the hill-sides or are hidden in beautiful valleys. The artists wer not mistaken; these landscapes have been a source of inspiration for many painters such as Hardy, Léandre, Lemaître, Lefavrais or even Pissarro.
Tourist area in the heart of Normandy, shared by the regions of Orne and Calvados, the 'Suisse Normande' is so called because of the oldest mountains in Europe. Its various landscapes with its deep valleys, its sheer rockwalls, gorges, streals and forests suggests many outdoor activities. Nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers will be delighted and will have great fun.
Manors and castles are numerous in the green countryside where many charming villages appear on the hill-sides or are hidden in beautiful valleys. The artists wer not mistaken; these landscapes have been a source of inspiration for many painters such as Hardy, Léandre, Lemaître, Lefavrais or even Pissarro.