Montgardon: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The cemetery cross in Montgardon is made of limestone and granite. It has been listed as a protected cultural object since 9 March 1994.

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Culture

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Montgardon was severely damaged during the battles for liberation in 1944. It was restored by architects Bernard Lulé and Maurice Ploquin. Its portal dates from the 12th century; inside, it houses a 17th-century limestone baptismal font. The stained-glass windows were created by the Mauméjean workshops and depict Marie-Madeleine Postel and Saint Michael.

The Abbaye Saint-Trinité de Lessay is a monastery in the vicinity of Montgardon. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Grâce is a monastery in the wider regional area surrounding Montgardon. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Coutances is a church in the wider regional area surrounding Montgardon.

The Fontaine Saint-Eloi in Montgardon is credited with healing abscesses. Saint Mammès is associated with stomach complaints in Montgardon.

History

On 5 July 1944, the two leading regiments of the 79th US Infantry Division encountered the main German defensive line at the foot of Montgardon. The battle for the summit of Montgardon lasted two days.

Activities

Montgardon Equitation is a riding school offering riding lessons and is also a centre for equestrian tourism. Montgardon Equitation also offers TREC on horseback and with a carriage.

The Circuit – Enfer des Haies is a 50-kilometre route for bicycles or cars that includes Montgardon.

Geographical location

Cap de Carteret is a cape in the wider regional area surrounding Montgardon. Île Mâitre is an island in the wider regional area surrounding Montgardon. Marmotier is also an island in the wider regional area surrounding Montgardon.

Other places: La Rochelle-Normande, Le Luot, Longueville, Crasville, Teurthéville-Hague, Sortosville, Champcey, Laulne

To the higher-level travel overview: Manche.