Villers-Bocage: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The natural heritage of Villers-Bocage includes the Bois de l'Ecanet. The landscaped park lies in the heart of a valley and is crossed by the Ecanet stream.

Nature and Trails

The Bois de l'Ecanet has a 1.2-kilometre walking trail used by walkers, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. There is also a permanent orienteering course with two routes: a green, 1.5-kilometre route for children and beginners, and a blue, 2-kilometre route for people already familiar with the discipline.

Market

The weekly market of Villers-Bocage takes place every Wednesday morning on the Place du Maréchal Leclerc and in the Rue Jeanne Bacon. Products on offer include local and organic produce, fish, fresh goods, crêpes and galettes, cured meats, and dairy and cheese products.

Those choosing Villers-Bocage as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Église Saint-Martin de Villers-Bocage has held the “Patrimoine du XXᵉ siècle” designation since 2004. Its campanile is 33 metres high and visible from a distance of six kilometres. The Promenade historique à Villers-Bocage is a walking tour through the town that introduces its history, heritage and architecture. La Balade de la Vierge Noire begins in Villers-Bocage and follows municipal paths to discover the town’s heritage.

On 13 June 1944, a battle took place in Villers-Bocage between the armoured units of the British 7th Division and the German 101st Heavy Tank Battalion. Villers-Bocage was 90% destroyed; the urban reconstruction plan was established in 1947.

Surrounding Area

The ruins of Abbaye d'Aulnay Aunay-sur-Odon are located in the vicinity of Villers-Bocage. In the wider region around Villers-Bocage are Château de Dampierre, Château d'Harcourt and Château de Fontaine. Also in the wider region around Villers-Bocage are Mont d'Ancre, a mountain, Gold Beach, a beach, and Jardin des plantes de Caen, a botanical garden. Mont Pinçon, a mountain, is also located in the vicinity of Villers-Bocage.

More local pages: Isigny-Sur-Mer, Roucamps, Courtonne-Les-Deux-Églises, Basly, Janville, Putot-en-Auge, Le Mesnil-Sur-Blangy, Le Désert.

To the broader travel overview: Calvados.