Basseneville: Holiday apartments and houses

Among the churches and chapels in Basseneville that attract attention because of their distinctive character or surroundings is the Chapelle Saint-Richer. It is a 15th-century half-timbered building on a flint foundation. Pilgrims continue to pray to the sculpture of Saint Riquier, the healer, in the Chapelle Saint-Richer, asking for relief from fever.

Those choosing Basseneville as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Church of Notre-Dame was built or extended in the 13th, 15th and 17th centuries. It is recognisable by its onion-shaped dome. Inside the church, a pointed triumphal arch separates the choir from the nave.

Nature

The protected Dives marshes are located near Basseneville and are characterised by rich biological diversity. Near Basseneville, the bocage landscape of the Pays d’Auge is shaped by cattle and horses.

Experiences

The Centre équestre des Picotains offers riding lessons for all levels, from baby pony to Galop 7, as well as trail rides. Its offerings also include riding courses, training sessions and activities related to riding and long-distance equestrian trekking.

An equicoaching centre in the Basseneville area uses the relationship between people and horses to foster self-analysis skills and an understanding of one’s own relationship with others. The centre only receives visitors by appointment.

More local pages: Bonneville-La-Louvet, Deauville, Beaumont-En-Auge, Tourville-En-Auge, Putot-en-Auge, Louvières, Ouffières, Danestal

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