Folivraie Le Bourg Farm

La Folivraie is owned by Jacques et Marguerite-Marie. Our family has farmed here for more than 60 years and our farm is where the great Un Lit au Pré story started! We are only an hour away from Caen Ferry Harbour (Ouistreham), you will find the small village of Louvières, ideally situated 1.5 km from the sea, bordering both Marais du Bessin national park and the protected coastal area. The fields undulate toward the village with it’s small houses built in limestone. The 12th century church is home to one of the most beautiful clock-towers in the area and certainly the tallest. From the farm you’ll find sunken tracks which lead further South to the small Veret river. The high cliffs of nearby Vierville enjoy spectacular views of the coastline across to the Pointe de la Percée. Up until the beginning of the 20th century, the locals were still using ropes to descend to the shoreline and walk or fish on to the rocky areas. La Folivraie is an area steeped in history, where the fortified farms and manor houses bear the marks of a past which has seen a number of battles. 10 km from the farm you will find the seaside town of Port-en-Bessin, which today is the most important commercial fishing port of the Basse Normandie region. In the 11th century, William the Conqueror was already building his boats here, those that would subsequently be used in the Conquest of England. Much later, the fields at Formigny (5 km/ 3 miles away) were the scene of the decisive battles signifying an end to the 100 year war. This area was well known for it’s water fowl and was reputed to be a favourite hunting area for Louis the 14th. In recent times, the farm has miraculously survived the bombings and battles in the area, including that of the Allied forces landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, 6th June 1944.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Folivraie Le Bourg Farm

Louvières

Calvados

France

14710

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

49.36489°N
-0.92035°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

- Château de Vaumicel (500m from the farm) - American cemetery and memorial de Colleville - Port en Bessin and fish marketd - Omaha Beach: this year 70th anniversary of D-Day with a lot of events (please check tourist office website of Omaha). - City of Bayeux with medieval fests in the summer and the museum of La Tapisserie de Bayeux. de Tapisserie de Bayeux!

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plage Du Monument	2.1 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Les Moulins	3.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Plage Du Village De Vacances	5.8 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Rue Richard	9 km	Sea	Good	N/A	Good	Good
La Grande Dune	19.7 km	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

Does Folivraie Le Bourg Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Folivraie Le Bourg Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Folivraie Le Bourg Farm? - Château de Vaumicel (500m from the farm) - American cemetery and memorial de Colleville - Port en Bessin and fish marketd - Omaha Beach: this year 70th anniversary of D-Day with … Read more