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La Roque-Baignard

A picturesque and secluded village nestled in the countryside, just off the Cider Route, with only 121 inhabitants. The Saint-Martin church, dating back to the 15th century, is certainly worth a visit and a slight detour. As you approach the village, you’ll encounter this quaint church and its cemetery at a bend in the road—it’s truly beautiful. The village feels secluded from the outside world and exudes charm !

You don’t need to spend much time there, just a moment to admire or visit the church (if it’s open) and take a short stroll around. The church also features some classified historical monuments, such as the altarpiece and statues.
Behind the church, you’ll find the tiny village hall, built in the traditional Norman style. It’s incredibly small—I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a cute town hall !

Opposite the church
LA FERME DE LA TRIGALE

You can buy at the Trigale farm some excellent goat cheese (fresh, dry, garlic, herbs, peppper…)
Claire and Franz GERL own and run this farm and are happy to welcome you every morning or evening if you want to buy their delicious cheese.
At around 6pm, you can also watch the goats being milked.
http://lafermedelatrigale.free.fr/

The Castle of André Gide

1 km south-west of the village
A castle classified as a Historic Monument.

André Gide (1869-1951), a French author, was often inspired by La Roque Baignard and his childhood memories ; the place was often mentioned in his novels. Through him, this part of the Pays d’Auge became a literary site.
The castle of La Roque-Baignard is a private property that cannot be visited.
It was built in 1577, partially demolished in 1792, and restored from 1803.
It was bought in 1851 by André Gide’s grandfather, and the French author spent his youth there every summer with his cousins. Many childhood memories in this place inspired him a lot. La Roque was later for him a place of writing and reading. He was also elected mayor of the village in 1896.
In 1900, he decided to sell the castle, which was too expensive to maintain.

If you want to have a look at the castle from the road 
From La Roque Baignard church, take D101 Route de Pont-L’Evêque to the south.
After 1 km, turn left on D59 and continue for 120 meters.
Then turn right to Chateau de La Roque and then turn left.