Forêt de Cerisy
About
Forest covering 2127 ha, 75% of which is planted with beech trees. It is located almost entirely in the commune of Montfiquet in the Calvados department, with a small part extending into the commune of Cerisy-la-Forêt in the Manche department. Once there, take time to admire Saint-Vigor Abbey and stroll through the sculpture park... Worth knowing: The golden carabid beetle, an insect measuring 4 to 5 cm, lives in the Cerisy forest. It is a rare and protected species, whose capture and possession are prohibited. Stags, on the other hand, are less discreet and constitute the only settled population in Calvados and Manche. If you're lucky enough to come across one, please move on so as not to disturb it. Unusual: A royal milestone (the last in Cerisy forest) stands somewhere at the foot of the trees. It marked the passage of royal convoys. You have 2130 ha to discover it...
From the tourism feed, updated 27 Oct 2026 by OT Saint-Lô. Rules can differ by commune, so check the signs on site.
Questions dog owners ask
- Are dogs allowed at Forêt de Cerisy?
- Not known. The official listing says nothing about dogs, so ask before you go.
- Are there any dog-friendly restaurants near Forêt de Cerisy?
- Yes: Le Garage d'Eugène (13 km, dogs allowed), La Bacouette (1 km, not confirmed, ask first), Au Fil de l'Eau (11 km, not confirmed, ask first).
- Where is Forêt de Cerisy?
- 50680 Cerisy-la-Forêt, in the Manche department of Normandy, France.
Dog-friendly places nearby
- Parc des Sources d'ElleSaint-Germain-d'Elle · 10 kmDogs on a lead
- Pôle Hippique - Haras national de Saint-LôSaint-Lô · 13 kmDogs on a lead
© © Sabina Lorkin // Anibas Photography - Le Garage d'EugèneSaint-Lô · 13 kmDogs allowed
© Propriétaire - Normandy Victory MuseumCarentan-les-Marais · 22 kmDogs allowed
© Normandy Victory Museum
Data: DATAtourisme / OT Saint-Lô, Licence Ouverte (Etalab 2.0). Source record