ORNE- NORMANDY
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Orne carpeted with lush green valleys is the land of the horse. Beautiful renaissance manors and estates house some of the countries finest horse studs and equestrian centres.Lace is the traditional industry of the region, centred on the delightful town of Alencon, whilst the woodland location of the spa town of Baganoles-de-L’Orne is the well-being centre of western France. The Norman province of Orne is a place for outdoor pursuits and relaxation.
MAIN TOWNS OF ORNE
From the craggy Chateau ruins views across its spectacular flower bedecked gardens and onwards are lovely. The castle keep, walls and ramparts on its rock, were constructed in 1092 AD by King Henry I of England, the grandson of the famous Conqueror, and was a favourite of Henry II and his queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Read more on Domfront or return to mapclick here
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B. Bagnoles-de-L’Orne – Normandy
Set in the heart of the Foret des Andaines, Bagnoles-de-L’Orne is a delightful spa town, indeed the largest spa in western France. Read more on Bagnoles-de-l-Orne or return to mapclick here
Website: www.bagnolesdelorne.com
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Situated at the western tip of the Foret d’Ecouves is the delightful little hill town of Carrouges. Below the town in the valley is the Chateau, dating from the 14th century and home to successive members of the Le Veneur family for over 500 years.Read more on Carrouges or return to mapclick here
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Alencon is a pleasant ville with unspoilt narrow streets, grim Chateau Des Ducs, now a prison, and the dominating classical Palais de Justice. A circular glass domed building holds the local market hall. Read more on Alencon or return to mapclick here
Website: www.paysdalencontourisme.com
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Small though it is, the town of Belleme is actually the capital of the Perche region. Perched on top of a sharp hill, with superb forest views off in the distance, all that remains of this once walled town is the ancient stone Porche. Read more on Belleme 0r return to mapclick here
F. Mortagne-au-Perche – Normandy
The former capital of the Perche region, Montagne-au-Perche views a landscape of red-roofed farms, wooded hills and lush meadows from the summit of its hill upon which it rests. Read more on Mortagne-au-Perche or return to mapclick here
Sees is a town of medieval squares and beautiful timbered buildings over which the fine gothic cathedral rises. Read more on Sees or return to mapclick here
Argentan suffered severely in the battle for Normandy, so much of the town is modern and dates from the fifties and sixties. Read more on Agentan or return to mapclick here
Website: www.argentan.fr
Largely rebuilt after the destructive forces of World War II, Vimoutier chief claim to fame is the production and selling of cheese, most notably the delicious cheese of the nearby village of Camembert. Read more on Vimoutier or return to mapclick here
J. Verneuil-Sur-Avre – Normandy
A hill top town of major importance during the hundred years war, Verneuil-Sur-Avre is a town of three distinct sectors, each surrounded by a series of moats and walls , the most outer of which makes a pleasant walk. Read more on Verneuil-Sur-Avre or return to mapclick here
Accommodation in Orne
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