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Anneville-sur-Mer – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Gouville-sur-Mer

Anneville-sur-Mer – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Gouville-sur-Mer

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Anneville-sur-Mer – Abbey Church of the Holy Cross loop from Gouville-sur-Mer

02:08

54.4km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.6 km for 81 m

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596 m

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.

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11.4 km

Saint Martin Church

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Pretty little town around a village of medieval origin

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13.7 km

Créances

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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.

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17.5 km

Abbey Church of the Holy Cross

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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.

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33.2 km