La Férme de La Viéville, Calvados, Normandy

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La Viéville, is a hamlet ('hameau') of Mandeville en Bessin, on the edge of the village, which has its own Mairie and Church.
It is under two miles (3kms) from Trévières, a thriving small town with all the amenities and services you could need.
It's only 10 minutes drive to the beach
Quiet, but not isolated. It is 10 minutes to Bayeux and the same distance to the Route National 13.
Because it is so unspoilt, it is a popular destination for 'maison secondaire', with owners from France, the Netherlands, the UK and beyond. This area is so popular that by 2006, almost 20% of homes in Calvados were second homes!
How does this region of Normandy compare with other parts of France?

Calvados is excellent value for money. Property is less expensive than further north - because it's outside the daily commuting distance to Paris - but you have access to all of the same amenities.
Being located at a crossroads between a minor road and a country lane, there is some passing local traffic but very little road noise and that is mostly from farm equipment.
It's a modernised stone farmhouse. Up to date but retaining its period features: beams and stonework. If you want an overnight, city 'pied de terre' this may not be for you.
But, if you want access to city restaurants and shops you can be in Caen in 40 minutes, Rouen in 70 and the centre of Paris in two and a half hours.
Its convenient for the ferry ports of Cherborg, Caen, Le Havre and Rouen, so week-end's away - with full days in France - are actually achievable!
It comes with a range of charming stone buildings ready for conversion into cottages or gites.
If you value space and tranquility over convenience with congestion, this French country location within minutes of towns could be ideal.
If art is of interest, Normandy ranks with Paris as the cradle of impressionism. The picture above is one of a series by Georges Seurat of Port en Bessin.

The main house covers three floors, giving 2,850 feet² of space and has almost 3 acres of land, so detaile information is provided on separate pages.
It also retains much of its stone 'corps de ferme' buildings: re-roofed barn, byres and stable and wagon store and old bakery
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The Bessin is an area in Normandy, corresponding to the ancient territory of the gaulish tribe , the Bajocasse, who also gave their name to the city of Bayeux, central town of the Bessin. The name of Normandy is derived from the settlement and conquest of the territory by Vikings from the 9th century, and confirmed by treaty in the 10th century. For a century and a half following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Normandy and England were linked by Norman rulers, but following 1204 all of Normandy was ultimately held by France. The Bessin is primarily a cattle rearing region, although cider, calvados, fishing and tourism are also major activities. Much of it is enclosed within the 'Parc Regional du Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin'.