Pont-Farcy

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Pont-Farcy (English: Bridge-Farcy) is a commune of the département of Calvados, in the Basse-Normandie région, in France. Its postal code is 14380. The INSEE code is 14513.

[edit] Geography

It is located along the D307a which stretches to Villedieu-les-Poêles to the west, Saint-Martin-des-Besaces to the east, Tessy-sur-Vire to the north and to the south Sainte-Marie-Outre-l'Eau, Beaumesnil and Vire.

[edit] Things in Pont-Farcy

Pont-Farcy has a very small population, leading to close links between its few residents. One of these is the Russian-born artist Timur D'Vatz, who is currently exhibiting in London, Hong Kong and New York. Pont-Farcy has a garage, a bar/newsagents, a hotel/restaurant/bar "Le Coq Hardi," a church, two graveyards and a large statue of Jesus on the cross. There is also a campsite along the banks of the River Vire, with an outdoor pursuits centre from where bikes and canoes can be hired. Pont Farcy was once a thriving River Port and a tow path starts here and stretches as far as the Normandy landing beaches.