Lengronne: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Église Saint-Ouen in Lengronne combines architectural elements from different centuries with remarkable works of art. The south-facing walls of the choir and nave date from the 11th or 12th century and still feature several courses of opus spicatum masonry. The choir has a stone vault and dates from the 13th century. The high altar, painted by the artist Charles Rocher de Gérigné from Coutances, dates from the 1820s; above it is a reredos with a painting of the Purification of the Virgin.

The stained-glass windows are also associated with specific details: the “Annonciation” window in the south aisle was restored in 1985 and is listed as a protected movable object. The “Visitation” window, also located in the south aisle, was likewise restored in 1985 and is listed as a protected movable object. The south choir contains the “Baptême de Jésus” stained-glass window, which is listed as a protected movable object. The “Présentation de l'Enfant Jésus au Temple” stained-glass window is located in the Église Saint-Ouen in Lengronne.

For personal travel planning, there is a desire to rent a holiday apartment in Lengronne.

Culture

The local religious heritage includes the Chapelle Notre-Dame du Vœu in Lengronne, a small rural stone chapel dating from the 16th century. It is open to the public during religious services and on religious holidays. The chapel can be reached via the road towards Cérences and at the end of a small path.

Geographical Setting

In the vicinity of Lengronne is the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Hambye, a church. The Cathedral Notre-Dame de Coutances, a church, is also located near Lengronne. In the wider regional surroundings of Lengronne are the Abbaye Sainte-Trinité de La Lucerne, a monastery, and the Abbaye de Boulaye, a historic site.

History

Following the bombing of Saint-Lô during the night of 6–7 June 1944, the prefecture initially moved to Baudre and subsequently to the manor house in Lengronne.

Route

Several developed parking areas are available at the roundabout at the intersection of the D7 and D13 in Lengronne; the described route begins there.

Further destinations: Besneville, Bretteville, La Feuillie, Cosqueville, Sainte-Geneviève, Grosville, Marigny, Siouville.

To the main travel overview: Manche.