Aire de Livarot-Pays-d'Auge

Livarot-Pays-d'Auge (Calvados, France)

Livarot-Pays-d'Auge is a Norman commune formed in 2016 by the merger of several villages of the Pays d’Auge. At the heart of rolling bocage, it serves as a gateway to a region famous for its dairy products and orchards. The territory combines small towns, half-timbered houses and agricultural landscapes. It is an ideal stop for those seeking local gastronomy and a relaxed way of life.

Heritage and history

The town of Livarot preserves traces of its rural and artisanal past. There are half-timbered houses and buildings of former farms that highlight the traditional architecture of the Pays d’Auge. The communal fabric results from a recent history of merging communes, which brought together varied local heritage around the historic center.

Gastronomy and local products

Livarot is best known for its eponymous cheese, the Livarot, characterized by a supple paste and a pronounced flavor; it benefits from a recognized designation. The commune hosts dairies and shops where one can observe production steps and taste. Around it, orchards produce cider apples and calvados, featured on the menus of local farms and cellars.

Nature and landscapes

The landscape is made up of fenced meadows, hedges and apple trees typical of the Norman bocage. Secondary roads offer lovely viewpoints over the rolling hills of the Pays d’Auge, suitable for walks or cycling. Cattle breeding and pastures give the area a strong rural atmosphere.

Not to miss

• Fromagerie Graindorge — visit and tasting of locally produced cheeses.
• Central square of Livarot — overview of the town and traditional houses.
• Livarot tasting — discover the cheese and its aging.
• Orchards of the Pays d’Auge — discover cider and calvados.
• Bocage walks — trails and small roads for hiking and cycling.