Danestal: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Culture

The Église Saint-Germain in Danestal houses several furnishings dating from the 17th century. The painting “Saint Pierre de Tarentaise” is protected as a historic monument and has been restored. A painting with a frame of “Saint Guillaume de Bourges” is listed as a historic monument and is kept in the Église Saint-Germain in Danestal. In addition, a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin and Child dating from the 17th century was restored in the church. The baptismal font in the Église Saint-Germain is cylindrical and made of limestone.

When planning a stay in Danestal, the desire to rent a holiday apartment may be the main consideration.

Nature

The ZNIEFF “L’Ancre et ses affluents” encompasses the municipality of Danestal and describes aquatic habitats with spawning grounds for sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta) and European brook lampreys (Lampetra fluviatilis). The Cresseveuille stream flows into the Annebault.

Geographical setting

The Église Saint-Germain stands on the ridge of the slope by the Annebault River. A magnificent yew tree stands in the cemetery in front of the entrance to the nave.

The hamlet of La Cour du Châtel is thought to contain the remains of old fortifications; the hamlet lies 1.5 km south-southeast of the church.

Hiking trails and equestrian sports

Information on hiking trails in Danestal is available in a dedicated section on the website of the responsible local authority.

As part of the Equidays, a tour of the training stable for trotting horses was offered at Haras d’Alésa in Danestal; the stud farm covers 30 hectares.

Other places: Osmanville, Landelles-Et-Coupigny, Les Moutiers-en-Cinglais, Le Breuil-En-Bessin, Vieux, Pont-Farcy, Le Mesnil-Benoist, Bonneville-Sur-Touques

To the higher-level travel overview: Calvados.