La Haye du Puits is the closest town to Glatigny Farmhouse and one of the main reasons we chose this location. It is a charming town with beautifully coloured buildings and a lovely balance between a traditional, well-supported French town and a welcoming destination for visitors. It is a wonderful base for a self-catering holiday, with plenty to explore nearby. If you are staying in self-catering accommodation in La Haye du Puits, you will also be pleased to find a number of excellent restaurants to suit different tastes. Below are some of our favourite restaurants and places to visit in and around the town.
Pom’Cannelle is a traditional yet refined restaurant known for its high-quality French cuisine with a creative touch. The menu combines classic flavours with subtle innovation, creating dishes that feel both authentic and modern. While slightly above the average local price in France, the quality and experience make it an excellent value. Compared with similar restaurants in Britain, Pom’Cannelle offers remarkable value for such well-crafted cuisine.
A lively local pub like ours, where you will often find it filled with locals. The atmosphere is warm and authentic, with food cooked on an open fire right in front of guests. Generous portions of classic regional dishes make it a favourite in the area. Their set menus offer excellent value for money and a true taste of local dining.
A relaxed local bar known for its welcoming atmosphere and laid-back charm. During July and August, it often hosts live jazz music, adding to its vibrant character. While food is not the focus here, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a drink or coffee. Perfect for unwinding and soaking up the local ambience.
A traditional French restaurant serving authentic cuisine in a classic setting. The menu reflects regional flavours prepared with care and simplicity. Guests appreciate the warm, welcoming environment and consistent quality. Their inexpensive set menu makes it an excellent choice for a satisfying meal.
Both a hotel and a restaurant, offering a comfortable and traditional dining experience. Although it faced a slight decline in recent years, it has begun to regain its reputation. The setting remains pleasant and welcoming for guests and visitors alike. With renewed attention to quality, it is steadily returning to its former charm.
The tourism office in La Haye-du-Puits, located almost opposite the pharmacy, is an excellent place to get helpful advice on things to do in the town and the surrounding area. You will find a wide range of leaflets and guides featuring top attractions across Manche and the wider Normandy region. Guests staying at Glatigny Farmhouse will also find additional leaflets in the holiday home to help plan local outings. We would also love to hear your own Top 10 discoveries while exploring Normandy.
The weekly market in La Haye-du-Puits takes place every Wednesday morning and runs throughout the year, with even more stalls during the summer months. Visitors can browse local produce, antiques, clothing, freshly prepared food, and regional drinks such as cider, calvados, and pommeau, and sometimes even see live animals for sale. During the summer, the town also hosts large fêtes featuring lively market stalls along with extensive brocante (flea market) sections, creating a vibrant local atmosphere.
La Haye-du-Puits was once the main seat of an important Norman baron, with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. In 1189, Richard the Lionheart granted titles of nobility here to another Richard, who later became seneschal to King Henry II of England.
Despite being a prosperous centre of agriculture and commerce, the town endured a dark period in 1669 when a witch hunt led to 66 imprisonments, 7 executions, and 3 people tortured to madness before ministers from Rouen intervened and a Royal Pardon was issued.
During World War II, the town’s strategic position made it a target for Nazi forces, and it was almost completely destroyed. Much of it was rebuilt in its original style, though the Church of St John the Evangelist still shows damage, with only one spire remaining. Allied forces recaptured the town in 1944 after ten days of heavy fighting.
Inside the church is the tomb of Arthur Magneville, Baron de la Haye-du-Puits. Today, the town also has a cinema (sometimes showing English films on Thursdays), a digital public space with internet access, and local sports fields.
In 2016, La Haye-du-Puits merged with nearby villages to form the commune of La Haye.
