The Region

There are many activities in the region, horse riding, fishing circuits, and golf, canoeing, walking, cycling and climbing. There are some zoos and adventure parks together with fun lakes for everyone. You will find many historic buildings including chateaux and cathedrals, monasteries and forts. Landing beaches and the Loire valley.

La Ferté Macé, approx 1km with a leisure lake (Base de Loisirs) includes two beaches, a picnic area, fishing walking, sailing, golf, swimming and pedalos.

We are close the Foret d’Andaines approx 3km, with beautiful walks and wildlife. Visit Bagnoles de l’ Orne approx 6km, famous for its health spa also has a fun lake, chateau, cafes, restaurants and a Casino..

The medieval town of Domfront 25km and an 11th century fortification offers magnificent views over the countryside, traditional regional food, and leisure activites- trout fishing circuits, tennis, climbing to name a few. Lonlay l’Abbaye 30km with various vestiges of its 11th century Benedictine past, and its biscuit factory(tours and tasting). Tour the cider museum at Barenton 35km the area is famous for it

Argentan 40km centres on a ruined castle- the site where Henry 11 of England received the news that on New Years Day 1171 his knights had taken him to his word and murdered Thomas a Becket, the town itself was comprehensively ruined during General Pattons bid to close the Falaise pocket. Le Pin au Haras 15km east of Argentan, is the home of the National Stud(escourted tours. William the conqueror was born in Falaise 60km and General Pattons struggle to close the Falaise gap devastated the town.

The Chateau d’O 60km is a beautiful and flamboyant gothic chateau with gardens and a moat or follow the Route des ~Chateaux, a circuit 10km SE of Argentan., encompassing three excellent chateaux, of different era in the forest. See the Grand and Petit cascades at Mortain 90km. Visit the Ville Enchante at Belfontaine 95km, and the medieval chateau at the old town of Fougeres 90km. Don’t forget a visit to Mont St Michel 120km.

The cathedral at Bayeux is very grand inside and out and has many fine paintings and statues, combine it with a visit to the Tapestry which should not be missed. Don’t miss the D Day landing beaches which took place the east coast of Normandy, the seaside towns of Deauville, Honfleur and Trouville are so pretty and well worth a visit with many good seafood restaurants too.

Paris and Disneyland 3 hrs away by car, or if if you would prefer a driving break we can take you to Briouze which gives a direct link to Paris and Marne le Vallee . the Loire Valley 2-3hrs south, fabulous chateau, scenery, a wine route and exploring so many things to see and do.(all distances travel times are approximate)

We can supply driving directions and further information is available for all of the places highlighted and would be happy to help with any planning or booking you may require.

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