Aunay-sur-Odon was rebuilt as the first municipality in France after being completely destroyed by bombing in June 1944.
Culture and History
The historic promenade through Aunay-sur-Odon takes visitors through the heritage of the town’s reconstruction after the Second World War. It is available as a downloadable visitor leaflet and can also be completed as an audio-guided tour using the izi.TRAVEL app.
The Église Saint-Samson d’Aunay-sur-Odon is inspired by Romanesque churches and has a Latin cross-shaped floor plan. Les Monts d’Aunay was awarded the “Patrimoine de la reconstruction en Normandie” label on 10 October 2022.
The Cinéma Le Paradiso is located at 1 place de l'Hôtel de Ville in Aunay-sur-Odon and has a digital projector for 3D film screenings.
Anyone considering Aunay-sur-Odon as a place to stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Nature and Trails
The easy “Sous les monts d’Aunay” hike starts in Aunay-sur-Odon and passes through the Les Monts d’Aunay area.
Mont Pinçon is a mountain in the area surrounding Aunay-sur-Odon. Mont d'Ancre is also a mountain in the area surrounding Aunay-sur-Odon.
Surroundings
The ruins of Abbaye d'Aulnay Aunay-sur-Odon are located in the immediate vicinity of Aunay-sur-Odon. Château d'Harcourt is a castle in the area surrounding Aunay-sur-Odon.
Château de Dampierre is a castle in the wider region around Aunay-sur-Odon. Château de Fontaine is also a castle in the wider region around Aunay-sur-Odon. Jardin des plantes de Caen is a garden in the wider region around Aunay-sur-Odon.
