Présentation de l'histoire et du patrimoine de cette cité touristique, fondée au XIIe siècle, connue pour son cuivre, sa fonderie de cloches et ses métiers d'art. Avec une carte de la ville. ©Electre 2025

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Villedieu Les Poêles

At the heart of Normandy, Villedieu-les-Poêles is a major tourist destination. From its foundation in the 12th century to more contemporary aspects of its history, discover this town known for its copper, bell foundry and crafts, whose influence and unique identity have spread far beyond Norman territory.

Along this route, Villedieu-les-Poêles will become more familiar to you. In the courtyards, streets and squares, its medieval atmosphere will enchant you. You will receive a warm welcome and are sure to want to come back again soon. Its eventful, exceptional history and important, well-preserved architectural heritage place our « City of Copper » on the list of towns you simply must visit while in Normandy. On this trail you can learn the identity of Monsieur de Rochechouart, find out why the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem founded this town, why copper, brass and bell-making are so important here, learn about the significance of the Great Rite, why the inhabitants are called Sourdins, etc.

Fiche Technique

Paru le : 01/08/2014

Thématique : Guides Normandie

Auteur(s) : Auteur : Michel Persin Auteur : Philippe Clairay

Éditeur(s) : OREP

Collection(s) : Non précisé.

Série(s) : Non précisé.

ISBN : 978-2-8151-0231-5

EAN13 : 9782815102315

Reliure : Broché

Pages : 31

Hauteur: 24.0 cm / Largeur 17.0 cm

Épaisseur: 0.3 cm

Poids: 150 g