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Our Location
La Drutiere is at the end of a small hamlet, just off the D2 South of Argentan, situated in the beautiful Orne Valley in France's largest regional park, the Normandie Maine Regional Parc. The local town of Carrouges is 3km away.
La Drutiere is easily accessible from all of the ferry ports. Approximate distances and travelling times are set out below along with which UK destinations you can reach the ports from and a list of links to the relevant ferry companies.
For more detailed maps and driving directions, visit www.viamichelin.com. Type "Carrouges" into the destination field. We are five minutes from Carrouges off of the D2 opposite the turning for St. Sauveur de Carrouges.
Caen
Approximately 50 miles, taking just over 1 hour by car.
Sail from Portsmouth.
Calais
Approximately 220 miles, taking about 4 hours by car.
Sail from Dover.
Cherbourg
Approximately 120 miles, taking about 2 hours and 20 minutes by car.
Sail from Portsmouth and Poole.
Dieppe
Approximately 130 miles, taking just about 2 hours 50 minutes by car.
Sail from Newhaven.
Le Havre
Approximately 100 miles, taking about 2 hours by car.
Sail from Portsmouth.
Ferry Operators
Brittany Ferries
Portsmouth - Caen
Poole - Cherbourg
+44 (0)8703 665 333 |
Hoverspeed
Newhaven - Dieppe
Calais - Dover
+44 (0)870 240 8070 |
P&O Ferries
Portsmouth - Le Havre
Portsmouth - Cherbourg
+44 (0)870 2424 999 |
Seafrance
Dover - Calais
+44 (0)870 711 711 |
Places to Visit: Locally (within 20km) |
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Monasteries and Chateaux
The area boasts a turbulent history and there are many historic chateaux and monasteries as a result. Carrouges, the nearest town at 3km, has a wonderful moated chateaux that was built in the 17th century. |
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Sees
Is only 20 miles away. The market square is overlooked by a fantastic twin-spiraled Cathedral. Its streets are lined with ancient stone buildings and it is a place to visit to get a feel for the past and browse the antique shops. |
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Argentan and Alencon
The two major towns of the region, both offer market squares and spectacular cathedrals as well as many other historic buildings. Both are within 20–25 minutes driving distance and offer easy access and free parking. |
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Domfront
A medieval town which consists of lovely narrow streets containing beautifully maintained, centuries old houses and shops. |
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Bagnoles d’orne
A wonderful Spa town, worth a visit for its lovely antique shops, gift shops and restaurants alone. There is also a casino there which is set alongside a beautiful lake. |
Further away and day trips... |
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Mont St Michel
A world heritage site with a history thought to date back to 708 ad Le Mont St Michel has a spectacular abbey and is equally interesting when viewed as an example of military architecture. |
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Bayeux Tapestry
Bayeux is home to the world famous tapestry which depicts the Battle of Hastings, a marvellous museum, with multi-lingual guided tours to the battles of William the Conqueror and the evolution of English history. |
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Normandy Landing Beaches
There are museums and war memorials on the coast, which, although commemorating more tragic times, allow an insight to the conflicts and demonstrate the respect and admiration which is given to those who fought in World War II. |
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Honfleur
The rolling hills of Suisse Normande lead down to the elegant villages and towns of the Cote Fleurie. The two most well known are probably the pretty towns of Honfleur and the elegant Victorian playground of Deauville. Honfleur’s harbour, encircled by terraces of tall and narrow brightly-painted houses, has changed little since Monet painted it. |
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Deauville
The boardwalk on the edge of the beach was built to keep the sand away from the flowing dresses of the elegant ladies at the turn of the century. Today, Normandy is a place to visit to take in the history, enjoy the scenery and the fresh air, revel in the food and simply relax. |
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