In the Manche département, discover Saint-Lô, 57 km
west of Caen and 78 km south of Cherbourg.
A small town perched on a spur
Born on a rocky spur, Saint-Lô has long been an important centre of the Norman economy.
Situated on the Cotentin peninsula, the city is surrounded by ramparts from which the cathedral rises.
Make the most of your stay at Le Clos de Balleroy to discover this charming little town.
Proud of its historic past and Viking origins, Balleroy is testimony to an economy built around the river Vire.
For a long time, it attracted the covetousness of neighbouring peoples, particularly the English, a fact that led to successive invasions.
Eventually, Saint-Lô lost its dominant position towards the end of the 19th century because it failed to seize its chance and take advantage of the rise of the industrial revolution.
A visit to Saint-Lô will take you on a journey through history, from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
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