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This isn't a mountain bike trail; it's 95% road. Otherwise, it can be enjoyable. But forget about trails.

Abbey dating from the 11th Century. Roman style, it is very well preserved, and clearly visible from your bike!

The parish of Linverville was founded in the 7th century by Saint Ouen. The lords of Linverville had been the Louvels before being the de Vers. Then the fief returned again to the Louvels, lords of Montmartin, who kept it until under Louis XIV when they sold their manor of Linverville and the estate to the Bordes de Folligny family who kept them until the eve of the Revolution.

Saint-Ouen church modified in the 18th and 19th centuries, with a sundial. It houses a stained glass window of the “Miraculous Fishing” as well as three ex-voto boats. The pillars and arcades which support the tower, placed between choir and nave, belong to the Romanesque style. The arches of the vault fall on consoles or modillions, representing human heads. It is the only part of the church which offers any interest.

Saint-Samson Church (12th – 18th centuries), of Romanesque origin, since rebuilt, notably its nave which was vaulted in wood in 1738. The church houses a bas-relief Ecce Homo (15th century), a statue of Saint Samson (15th century). 18th century) as well as glass roofs (20th century) by Mazuet et fils, Duhamel and Marette.

The Four Braves is a memorial to 4 American soldiers who died fighting for freedom and against the Nazis after the Allied landings in Normandy.

The church was built in two phases. The apse, the choir, the transept and two bays of the nave with associated vaults were finished when Eudes au Capel died in 1098. The remaining bays followed a few years later. The beautiful Romanesque abbey church was rebuilt with great care after the Second World War. As many original materials as possible were used. Particularly striking are the clean lines of the apse against the flat rear wall with a gable. The squat square bell tower and the slate roofs from La Hague are also worth seeing.

A coastal town in the Manche region in Normandy, Créances is located about forty kilometers from Saint-Lô. Known for its fishing activities, it is also located not far from Pirou and its famous castle, La Haye or Périers. According to popular tradition, the town of Créances was born at the beginning of the Middle Ages, following the shipwreck on the Manche coast of a Portuguese ship. It subsequently developed quietly around fishing and agriculture, gradually taking on the peaceful and pleasant face that we know today, notably thanks to the drying of its numerous marshes. Now, Créances is mainly known for its sweet-tasting carrot which grows in the sandy fields. Visitors also appreciate its preserved beaches as well as its charming architectural heritage.