The Menhir dit La Belle Roche, the Eglise Notre Dame and the Cria de Timra llama experience farm show just how varied the attractions in Culey-le-Patry are, ranging from historical context to activities with animals. There are also walking and horse-riding routes, as well as a fishing area on the Orne. Choose according to the focus of your trip. The route descriptions refer to different formats and cannot readily be compared as equivalent circular walks.

Cultural history in Culey-le-Patry

The Menhir dit La Belle Roche is listed in its entirety as a historic monument; it was listed on 19 May 1954. The Eglise Notre Dame is a religious building dating from the 17th century. The Grange aux Dîmes de Culey-le-Patry adds another historical connection: it belongs to a priory and was used to collect tithes. These three sites represent different cultural points of interest: for the menhir, its protected status and date are significant; for the church, its religious function and century; and for the Grange, its connection to the priory and the collection of tithes. If culture is your main focus, you can make your choice based on these distinctions.

Walking and horse riding

The Boucle du Hom walking route includes a 4.4 km branch to Culey-le-Patry that runs in one direction. The distance therefore refers to the branch, not a circular route; check the trail conditions before setting out. The starting point for the Du Bois de la Motte au Val Fournet horse-riding trail is Culey-le-Patry town hall. The trail leads to the GR36 and runs along the banks of the Orne; here too, check the trail conditions before riding. This distinguishes a walking branch with a stated length from a horse-riding trail with a named starting point and route. So your choice depends not just on the number of kilometres, but also on whether you are planning a walking connection or a horse-riding trail.

Llama experiences

Cria de Timra is a llama experience farm in Culey-le-Patry. It offers llama walks along a 5 km circular route. The programme also includes activities involving contact with the animals, including an orienteering course and a treasure hunt for children and adults. The circular route is a different format from the branch of the Boucle du Hom: the distances of 5 km and 4.4 km refer to a circular route and a one-way branch, respectively. If you are planning a visit, check the visitor arrangements with Cria de Timra before travelling.

Fishing on the Orne

The AAPPMA La Suisse Normande fishing area includes first- and second-category fishing waters on the Orne between Pont de la Bataille and Pont de la Mousse. The water categories and the two endpoints of the stretch are specified to help you find your bearings. Fishing is a distinct focus for trip planning, alongside culture, walking and horse riding: here, the area is a stretch of river described by its categories and endpoints. The two Ponts named serve as reference points for the fishing area; the categories add another distinction to this geographical description.

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