Discover Mittois

Mittois brings together sacred architectural history and a chapter in cheese production. The Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais combines a Romanesque chancel with a Gothic nave; the Buquet industrial cheese dairy represents the former production of Camembert. A walking route reaches the church at kilometre 6, adding a concrete route perspective to the history of the village.

Church and architectural history

The Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais has been fully protected since 19 July 1926. Its Romanesque chancel dates from the 12th century, and its Gothic nave from the 13th century. The chancel and nave therefore represent different architectural styles in the same building. Visitors interested in sacred architecture can see Romanesque and Gothic forms in context here.

Exterior sculptures on the chancel depict the heads of cats, horses, and pigs, as well as grotesque human heads. The chancel also contains two stained-glass windows by local master glazier Florent Chaboissier: one depicts the Assumption of Mary, and the other John the Baptist. The description of the church thus includes both figurative exterior sculptures and two clearly identified subjects in the chancel.

The history of the Buquet cheese dairy

The Buquet industrial cheese dairy was built in 1925 for Alexandre Buquet. In 1972, it collected five million litres of milk and produced 2,200,000 unpasteurised Camemberts, which were sold in France and Belgium. The cheese dairy ceased operations in 1982. The figures for milk volume, cheese production, and sales offer a concrete glimpse into production at the time; the closure marks a later chapter in industrial history.

Manor house and historic landscape

The Manoir de Mithois consists of a residential building surrounded by moats. A projecting square tower is also among the described structural features; the staircase is thought to be inside it. Alongside the form of the residential building, attention is drawn to a distinctive detail of the tower and its possible function.

Two enclosures in the Bois de Queverue were historically considered Roman. The square camp at Quévrue is regarded as still being in good condition, although some of its ditches have been partially filled in. The historical interpretation of the enclosures and the described state of preservation of the camp are distinct aspects of these structural remains.

The Queverue plateau offers views over the valleys of the Pays d'Auge and the plains of Caen and Falaise. The panorama thus takes in both valleys and plains, adding a landscape perspective to the historic structures.

Hiking and route planning

The route “Entre campagne et bois autour de Boissey” is 10.22 kilometres long and takes an average of 3 hours and 20 minutes. It is rated moderate and returns to the starting point. At kilometre 6, the route reaches the Église de Mittois. The editorial route page lists the distance, average duration, difficulty rating, and return to the starting point; it was updated on 2 June 2026. Trail conditions may change, so check them before setting out on your hike.

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