The Roches de Ham area

Panoramic view over the Vire Valley; highest point: 107 metres. The area was listed in 1920/1925 by the Beaux Arts
Pont de la Roque, bridge below the Roches.


Church built in the 16th and 18th centuries.

Chapel of St Jean de Brébeuf

Born Jean de Brébeuf in 1593 at Condé-sur-Vire and canonised in 1930, Saint Jean de Brébeuf established his reputation through his role in the evangelisation of Canada. A chapel was built in 1993 in the Village de la Boissaie, on the occasion of the 4th centenary of the Saint's birth.

Visits by appointment Mr Bunel - Tel.: 00 33 (0)2.33.56.50.03 Mr Gauroy - Tel.: 00 33 (0)2.33.55.22.26

15th century Château on the Villeneuve road

Not open to the public.

18th Château on the Torigni-sur-Vire road

Not open to the public.

Church of Saint Martin

Church and nave built in 1131.
The two adjacent chapels were built in 1310.
Three bells were hung in 1688 and a large bell in 1830.
The church was largely destroyed in July 1944. It was rebuilt after the Second World War.
A very beautiful 14th century Madonna and child in polychrome wood: a rare representation of the Virgin Mary carrying the infant Jesus in her left arm, listed by les Beaux Arts in 1923.

Moulin du Hamel situated on the Chemin du Focq, built in 1800.
Moulin de Chatresac on the Torigni-sur-Vire road, built in 1878.
Moulin de Vire, situated on the Chemin de l'Angle built in 1888.

These are no longer working mills and are not now open to the public.

12th century church (Roman architectural features). Madonna and child 1412, 15th century Saint Mathurin and 17th century Saint Roch.

Property with a 19th century corner tower.

Not open to the public.

17th century Church.

Manor house dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Not open to the public.

Church dating from the 16th and 18th centuries.

The only parts remaining of the château, destroyed in 1944, are the pigeon loft and a lovely park.

Church of the Visitation surrounded by a 13th century cemetery.
18th century High Altar.