Devil's Gap – Porte des Cordeliers loop from Grainville-Langannerie

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France

Normandy

Caen

Grainville-Langannerie

Devil's Gap – Porte des Cordeliers loop from Grainville-Langannerie

Moderate

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Devil's Gap – Porte des Cordeliers loop from Grainville-Langannerie

03:28

46.5km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.54 km

Devil's Gap

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A folk valley, this walk along the Laizon takes you between rocks and cliffs, walls of black rocks.

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20.1 km

Falaise

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Visit the church

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21.5 km

The Porte des Cordeliers is a medieval gate and one of the remains of the fortified enclosure which surrounded the town of Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror. The gate was built in the 13th century and was guarded by Franciscan monks, also known as Cordeliers. You can admire the architecture of the gate and its neighboring tower, as well as the view of the countryside and the Château de Falaise.

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22.7 km

Château Guillaume le Conquérant

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William the Conqueror Castle is a medieval castle where William the Conqueror was born. It offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding valleys. You can discover the three towers and the walls of the castle, as well as the chapel dedicated to Saint-Nicolas. You can also enjoy a multimedia tour that recreates the lives and times of Norman dukes and kings. The castle is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The entrance price is 8 euros for adults and 4 euros for children.

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23.1 km

Statue de Guillaume

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William the Conqueror, of course, Duke of Normandy

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23.7 km

Old wash-house

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23.7 km

Arlette's Fountain

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It is here, on this site, that it is said that a young Duke Robert returning from hunting saw a young peasant girl named Arlette and immediately fell in love with her. He asked her to return to the castle with him and that night, Guillaume, nicknamed "the bastard", was conceived.

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46.5 km

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Bus stop

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