Balade guidée - La vie paysanne dans le bocage au XIXè siècle

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What was daily life like for a peasant family in the bocage of the 19th century? Before the advent of mechanized farming and the rural exodus that accompanied the rise of industry, many families lived virtually autonomously in the bocage. With no running water, no electricity and no supermarkets, how did they grow their food, make their everyday tools and care for the hedgerows that provided so many resources? Let's immerse ourselves in the daily life of peasants as the seasons change, discovering the use of tree species according to their type of wood, and explore the interactions they had with the bocage, a living space shaped by their needs, practices and traditions. This walk is offered in several communes of the Manche department.

From the tourism feed, updated 9 Jun 2026 by OT Granville Terre et Mer. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.