The Moulin du Quesnay mill is located on the Vanne, a tributary of the Sienne. It retains its machinery and milled animal feed from the Second World War until the end of the 20th century; operations ceased at the end of the 20th century.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Contrières can choose the village as a destination when planning their trip.
Culture
The Église Sainte-Marguerite in Contrières dates from the 11th century. The church was later altered; its saddleback-roofed bell tower dates from the 15th century. Point 15 of the Circuit du Moulin de Sey leads to the Église Sainte-Marguerite in Contrières.
In the immediate vicinity of Contrières is the Notre-Dame de Coutances Cathedral, a church. The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Hambye, a church, is also located in the vicinity of Contrières. In the wider regional area are the Abbaye Sainte-Trinité de La Lucerne, a monastery, and the Abbaye Saint-Trinité de Lessay, also a monastery.
Tourneboulaines is located at 2 Route Neuve, Contrières, 50660 Quettreville-sur-Sienne, and welcomes visitors in 2026 by prior appointment. The Tourneboulaines workshop is occasionally open to the public and offers demonstrations of traditional spinning as well as introductory spinning workshops for individuals or small groups. Among other things, Tourneboulaines processes dogs’ undercoats into a single strand of yarn.
