In the centre of Canisy, the Jean Follain circular trail begins next to Jean Follain’s birthplace. On the way back to the centre of Canisy, it passes the cemetery where Jean Follain is buried. The shared trail is 8.5 kilometres long and marked in white.
When planning a trip, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Canisy.
Culture
The Château de Canisy is a private estate classified as a historic monument; it has Renaissance wings. The estate also includes a 300-hectare park and agricultural land.
The Église Saint-Pierre is a neo-Gothic church dating from the 19th century. It contains stained-glass windows by Henri Mauméjean, created after the Second World War. The church also houses a 14th-century statue of the Virgin and Child, which is classified as a historic monument.
Local life
Canisy’s historic weekly market was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Butter and eggs were selected and paid for according to their quality there.
The historic sites of Abbaye de Boulaye and Abbaye de Torigny are located in the area around Canisy. In the wider region around Canisy are the Château de Torigny-sur-Vire, a castle, and the historic site of Couvent de Torigni-sur-Vire.
More pages about localities: La Mouche, Le Vrétot, La Vendelée, Brévands, Saint-James, La Croix-Avranchin, Bréhal, Ouville
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