Villers-Canivet () is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

Geography

The river Laizon flows through the commune. in addition three streams also flow through the commune, the Cassis, the Moussaye and the Manque-Souris.

Population

Points of Interest

National Heritage sites

The commune has three sites listed as a Monument historique.

  • The Old abbey - a former Cistercian abbey founded around 1127 by Roger de Montbray. The buildings date from around 14th century, it was listed as monument in 1974. The former abbey is open to the public from May to September.
  • Église Saint Vigor - Twelfth century chapel listed as a monument in 1946.

See also

  • Communes of the Calvados department

References