The DrĂ´me forms the northeastern boundary of Landelles-Et-Coupigny. The Cunes crosses the municipality and borders it to the southeast and east; the area is still characterised by a bocage landscape.
Landscape and Location
The highest point lies on the northeastern municipal boundary, on the Monts de MĂ©rol near the hamlet of Livet, and reaches 202 metres. This elevation anchors the landscape overview to a clearly identified point; the DrĂ´me and Cunes, by contrast, describe boundary and crossing features.
Churches and Architectural History
The Église de Landelles is a building dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. It has been listed as a historic monument since 19 September 1928. Its furnishings include a choir screen, a painting depicting the Baptism of Christ, and three statues. These objects are protected as parts of monuments. Here, the construction period and the protected furnishings can therefore be considered as two distinct aspects of the church.
The Église Saint-Martin d’Annebecq is located in the hamlet of Annebecq, northeast of Landelles-Et-Coupigny, and was built in the 15th and 19th centuries. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Latin cross; the building is oriented from east to west. A projecting transept extends from the main structure, with one of its arms forming the bell tower. Stained-glass windows and polychrome sculptures add artistic detail to the architectural features. The floor plan and east–west orientation provide two different kinds of information: one describes the shape of the plan, while the other describes the building’s orientation. Compared with the Église de Landelles, whose construction spans three centuries, Saint-Martin is described as having been built across two centuries.
Other buildings also contribute to the area’s cultural heritage: the Chapelle Saint-Ortaire dates from the 19th century, and the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Consolation is part of the heritage of Landelles-Et-Coupigny. A watermill for producing wheat flour was built in 1664. Two routes include other sites: the “Entre drome et cunes” route passes the washhouse in Landelles-Et-Coupigny, which is listed among the area’s heritage attractions. On the “Autour de Beaumesnil” circuit, the Église Saint-Martin d’Annebecq is listed as stop 19.
Farm Culture and Regional Products
The family-run Naturellement Normande farm operates organically, keeps Normande cattle and processes the milk directly on the farm into raw-milk products such as Camembert, yoghurt and ice cream. The range may change. Visitors are welcomed for an activity related to milking; group visits with tastings are available by prior arrangement. Farm products are sold directly at the farm. As the range and sales arrangements may change, it is advisable to enquire about the current selection before making a special trip. The farm also offers a parking space for motorhomes; check the current terms of use before travelling.
Finding a Hotel and Planning Your Stay
When looking for a hotel in Landelles-Et-Coupigny, it may help to focus your plans: are you mainly interested in church architecture and art, or would you also like a farm with visitor activities to be part of your stay? The landscape, architectural history and farm culture offer different reasons to explore the area.
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