Orbec: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Orbec’s historic town center features medieval alleyways and half-timbered houses. Orbec is home to a 43-meter-high defensive tower, which was built to compensate for the destruction of the castle. There is also an elaborately decorated portal.

Those who choose Orbec as a holiday destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

Le Petit Moulin d’Orbec is a grain mill documented since the 12th century. Since June 2021, the mill has welcomed visitors for guided tours with commentary on its history and the workings of its water-lifting machine. There are also themed exhibitions about Orbec and the history of water.

The Musée du Vieux Manoir is housed in a building constructed in 1568 for a wealthy tanner. Its tour is divided into six rooms and covers the history of the museum, notable people from Orbec, local traditions such as the Charités, and ceramics from the Pré d’Auge.

The Musée du Vieux Manoir presents folk art and popular traditions through bonnets, clothing, furniture, ceramics, and everyday objects. In this way, it conveys the way of life in the Pays d’Auge.

Nature

The Orbiquet is a first-category waterway and is known among anglers. The Parc des loisirs d’Orbec is a large natural area surrounding a small pond with a fishing course and a children’s playground.

A 10-kilometer hiking loop starts at the Parc des loisirs d’Orbec. In addition, the Orbec municipal activities service offers a program of guided hikes.

Walking Tours

The tour of Orbec uses the free Izi Travel app, which automatically geolocates visitors. The smartphone tour takes visitors to typical half-timbered houses of the Pays d’Auge and manor houses.

Other places: Méry-Corbon, Cheffreville-Tonnencourt, Lasson, Dozulé, Saint-Loup-Hors, Gonneville-Sur-Mer, Le Gast, Clinchamps-Sur-Orne

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