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The Suisse-Normande
denotes an area in Normandy which has neither mountains
nor lakes in the Swiss sense, but is nevertheless an
attractive tourist area of spectacular scenery formed by
the river Orne cutting through ancient hard rocks. The
course of the winding river, bounded by steep wooded banks
and rock escarpments attracts those who like walking,
canoeing, fishing, hang-gliding and horse-riding.
Popular localities are Clécy (picture), Pont d'Ouilly,
the Rabondages Lake and the Oëtre Rock (which has a
spectacular viewing table). St.Roch's Chapel near Pont
d'Ouilly is the scene of a "pardon" (pilgrimage) held
every summer in full local Norman costume.
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