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Tourism in Mortagne au Perche, Normandy

A charming hotel restaurant

in the very heart of the Perche, Normandy

Located in the heart of the Perche natural park, the historic old town of Mortagne-au-Perche is full of secrets. Strolling through the village, you will discover mansions with their sundials, the Saint-André crypt, the 16th century cloister… and last but not least the many secondhand and antique shops, and of course the not-to-be-missed Saturday morning food market !

Around Mortagne-au-Perche, you will discover a picturesque and unspoiled countryside, the magnificient forests with hundred-year-old oaks and the bocage dotted with colorful villages and magnificent manors.

Mortagne au Perche

The historic city of Mortagne-au-Perche

"Most beautiful town in France" ... according to a popular saying

Medieval city steeped in history, stronghold of the Counts of Perche, Mortagne has a rich architectural heritage with its residences and mansions, picturesque streets, alleys and shops.

Official website of Orne County in Normandy :
http://www.ornetourisme.com/

Tourist office in Mortagne au Perche

36, Place du Général de Gaulle
61400 MORTAGNE AU PERCHE
02.33.83.34.37

Visits in Mortagne-au-Perche and around

The Perche Natural Parc

Take a green break and recharge your batteries in the heart of the Perche hills. Ponds and forests, hills and groves… the Perche can be discovered, on the many hiking trails that dot the region. Mortagne au Perche is also located right on the greenway which connects Alençon to Condé sur Huisne by bike, a 66 km route through the valleys of Huisne and Sarthe.

The most beautiful villages of the Perche : Bellême, La Perrière...

Discover the small towns with a remarkable heritage in the Perche ! Besides Mortagne, of course, you will be surprised by Bellême and La Perrière, their charming streets, their art galleries and tea rooms …

Driving or hiking thru the Perche, you will also discover peaceful and picturesque villages such as Moutiers-au-Perche or Montgaudry or magnificent churches classified as in Loisail or Dame-Marie…

The Veloscenic, 450km from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel

Mortagne-au-Perche is a privileged stopover in your journey on the Veloscenic cycle route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel ! Mortagne is indeed crossed by a greenway of 66 km totally dedicated to hiking, horseback riding and cycling. Along the Huisne and Sarthe valleys, discover the manors of Perche and the cider producers … Every 7 km, stopping areas with picnic tables. Our hotel has all the services to accommodate bicycles.

Secondhand shops, antique shops and galleries

Discover the countless antique shops, secondhand shops and art gallery in Perche! The city center of Mortagne alone has many addresses, some open exclusively on weekends.

Find all the addresses in the guide published by the tourist office :

Montligeon shrine and church

The shrine of Montligeon is a pilgrimage destination and a place of worship of the Roman Catholic Church. Discover the stately church erected in 1911 in the very heart of the Perche countryside.

House of the Perche natural park

Free or guided tour of the Manoir de Courboyer (15th Century), free access to the 65 hectare estate (walk around the pond, discovery of flora, domestic animals, etc.).
Shop of Perche products, and gourmet area.

Maison du parc – Manoir de Courboyer
61340 NOCE
02.33.85.36.36

The museum of french emigration to Canada

Two museums are grouped within the Muséales : the Museum of French Emigration to Canada and the Museum of Trade and Trademarks.
Embark for New France ! 400 years ago, the Percherons were among the first to settle in these lands and found a new country : Canada.

Les Muséales de Tourouvre 15 rue du Québec
61190 Tourouvre
02.33.25.55.55
chevaux percherons

The Percheron horse

Meet the emblematic Perche horse and breeders, to discover the bond that unites them with their horses, how know-how has been passed down from generation to generation. Many walks mounted or in a team.

The forests of the Perche

Discover the magnificent state forests located in the immediate vicinity of Mortagne … Perche and Trappe forest, Réno-Valdieu forest, Bellême forest and Perseigne forest. By hiking, on horseback or by bike, you will discover the magnificent oak and beech groves with hundred-year-old trees.

Hiking in the Perche

The Rando-Perche site and application will be your guide to discovering the countryside and the Percheron forests, whether for a one-hour walk, the tour of the Perche hills or to follow the GR22 long distance. .

The route of the manors of Perche

This circuit crosses the “land of manors”, some of the most beautiful jewels of which will be admired. Pride of the region, these stately homes rub shoulders with quality rural housing. Coated in warm tones, red tiles, white or brown stone, give a lot of charm to this Perche countryside, land of memory and traditions.

Écomusée du Perche, Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière

Discover the magnificent Priory of Sainte-Gauburge. The museum  presents the tangible and intangible heritage of the Perche, and also introductions to a large number of traditional know-how and exhibitions.

Écomusée du Perche – Prieuré de Sainte-Gauburge
61130 Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière
02.33.73.48.06

The Perche cider AOC

Meet the Perche cider producers ! It is the unique blend of apple varieties, sometimes forgotten, always tastefully, generous and typical, that makes the quality reputation of Perche AOC ciders. Maison Ferré, Domaine du Tertre, Domaine du Ruisseau, Reinette Verte and the cidrerie traditionnelle du Perche are the 5 houses known in the AOC Perche cider. All of them are on our restaurant cider list.

Carré du Perche

The "Carré du Perche"

The Carré du Perche offers a varied cultural program (theater, music, dance, café-concert, exhibitions, conferences, etc.). It is the place of representation in Mortagne-au-Perche for the Scène Nationale 61. The Hotel du Tribunal welcomes you during each event to offer you accommodation and catering.