In Ducey, you can shape your stay around architectural history, walking routes or nature. The options range from historic buildings to a voie verte, a woodland area and fishing opportunities. For your plans, both the type of experience and seasonal visiting times are therefore relevant.

Historic buildings and their historical contexts

The Vieux Pont bridge in Ducey was built in 1613 and has been listed in the inventory of historic monuments since 1975. The Church of Saint-Pair is a Baroque building dating from the late 19th century, standing on the site of an earlier 18th-century building. Two different historical contexts emerge from this comparison: the Vieux Pont is distinguished by its specific construction date, while Saint-Pair is a Baroque building on an older site.

The Château des Montgommery retains original decorations from the 17th century, ornate fireplaces, remarkable ceilings and a monumental staircase. These interior features draw attention to preserved design details and add to the impression conveyed by the building’s history alone.

Routes, woodland and fishing

The Véloscénie connects Paris with the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and passes through the municipality of Ducey-Les Chéris. The former railway section of the Véloscénie running through Ducey is a voie verte that can be used on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. This distinguishes the wider route between Paris and the bay from the specific options on this section: here, you can choose between three ways of getting around.

A route from Ducey to Mont-Saint-Michel follows the estuaries of the Sée and Sélune as far as Pontaubault; there, you leave the voie verte. The Bois d'Ardennes is an 80-hectare woodland open to the public. The fishing course on the Sélune near Ducey is suitable for fishing for trout and salmon. Check access to fishing and the applicable rules before your arrival.

Planning visits and games

Allow two hours for the historic walking tour “Ducey, Flânerie dans son histoire”; route conditions may vary. At the Château des Montgommery, both self-guided tours and guided visits are possible, but visiting times depend on the season. The planning considerations therefore differ: the tour has a specific time frame, while seasonal opening times are key for a château visit.

Ducey Code at the Château des Montgommery comprises three different games that bring history to life through play. These include activities for children and families as well as smartphone-based games. The offer may be revised seasonally, so check the current games before your visit. In this way, the games complement the château’s architectural features with a different approach to its history.

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