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COTENTIN WINDMILL The Lande windmill is located at Fierville les Mines. It was built in
the 18th Century. It was restored in 1997 and is equipped with a Breton
system which enables the miller to move the sails without having to
stop the mill.
CANVILLE LA ROCQUE AND ITS FRESCOS This is an authentic village nestled in the hills of the Cotentin and
Bessin natural marshland park. Rich with history, it has kept its
traditions and maintained its ancient stones. Take a look around the
village square and discover its old wooden cider press. Enter into
Canville la Rocque's church of St Malo. The frescos portray the legned
of the "pendu dépendu" (The hanged man unhanged) which were drawn on
the walls at around 1520. These frescos reflect the importance of the
pilgrimage to St Jacques of Compostela in Galicia, Spain. They tell the
story of a family of German pilgrims who had stopped over at a hostel.
A servant was making passes at a son who was pushing them away. In an
act of revenge, she accused the son of theft and so he was hanged. When
returning from Galicia, the son's parents found him still alive.
THE OMONVILLE CHURCH The ruins of this church can be found in the old village of Omonville
la Foliot. More than just a church, this is represents the memory of a
village and of a local lord as you will discover.
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