The assets of the four cantons - High quality landscapes and sites

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Symbolic trees

THE YEW -

A sacred tree, symbol of eternity, it is planted near to churches and cemeteries. 

A
B

Yew in front of a church
Pine trees at Lieu Bille

THE PINE -

 Planted in the 18th and 19th centuries, it is the symbol of opulence, of taste for the new and voyages (exotic).

C

Chestnut trees at " la Vigne " at Notre Dame d'Estrées

THE CHESTNUT -

 A park tree, under Louis XVI, sign of richness, it " qualified " the farm.

D

Alder trees in the river Touques valley in winter

THE ALDER- 

 

The waterside tree ; it is not a symbol in the Pays d'Auge, but evokes some north-European legends (The Alder King).

E

Alder trees in the river Touques valley in summer

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