Pennedepie: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Pennedepie Beach is part of the Natura 2000 area of the Seine estuary and the lower Seine marshes and serves as a feeding ground for wading birds at low tide. Swimming is only possible here at low tide because the beach disappears at high tide.
Nature
The Bois du Breuil near Pennedepie is part of the landscape. The coastal forest was acquired by the Conservatoire du littoral and is open to the public. The protected site covers 120.2 hectares and is also accessible to the public.
The circular trail at Pennedepie Beach leads into the heart of the Seine estuary and provides an opportunity to discover the marine fauna and flora along the beach. The Maison de l'Estuaire regularly organises excursions at Pennedepie Beach.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint George in Pennedepie has a massive tower crowned by a slender bell tower. It is accessible via 23 stone steps; inside, visitors can admire the stained-glass windows.
The unusual appearance of the Church of Saint George in Pennedepie remains unexplained because no archives have been found.
Regional Products
The Manoir d'Apreval has 25 hectares of organically farmed standard orchards. They produce pure apple juice, three cuvées of cider, Pommeau, as well as various blends and vintage bottlings of Calvados Pays d'Auge.
The Manoir d'Apreval offers picnic baskets with regional products that can be enjoyed under the apple trees. Visits to the Manoir d'Apreval include a tasting.
During guided tours of the Manoir d'Apreval, visitors can follow the process from apple to juice extraction, fermentation and distillation, and on to the half-timbered cellars dating from the 18th century.
Visiting
The beach can only be accessed on foot via Rue de la Mer. To reach the Manoir d'Apreval, turn left in Pennedepie after the stop sign, turn left again after another 100 metres, and follow the signs for cars or buses.
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