Full day and half day trips > For heritage lovers
For heritage lovers
Duration : full day
Distance : 34 km
Information from :
- Essay tourist bureau
- Sées tourist office
- Carrouges information point 02 33 27 40 62
>> click on the Alençon area map
Starting point : Essay
While those who love motor sports appreciate Essay for its go kart track and rally cross circuit, those who appreciate architectural heritage will be just as happy admiring this picturesque village on foot. Explore the church, Marguerite de Lorraine
Chapel, the old houses and the little side streets…
Tel : 02 33 28 40 52
8km - D42 follow signs for Sées
Sées
Sées owes its rich architectural heritage to the fact that it has been the seat of bishops since the 5th century. As an important religious centre, the town was nearly wiped of the map, firstly by barbarian invaders and then by pillaging attackers during the wars of religion. Sées is made up of three old hamlets : the Bishops' village, Le Compte or Newtown and finally the Abbots' village or Saint Martin. Why not explore the cathedral, Argentan tower, the old halls, Saint Martin Abbey, the basilica of the Immaculate Conception and the palace of Argentre ?
An information pamphlet is available from the tourist office.
>> Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
26km - D908 follow signs for Carrouges
Carrouges
Carrouges Castle was originally built as a defensive stronghold back in the 14th century but by the 17th century, it was used as a family home and stayed in the hands of the same family right up until 1936. The granite lined brickwork is reflected in the tranquil waters of the moat and the exceptionally fine ironwork gates at the entrance to the gardens are the originals. This historic castle retains its homely character and charm, thanks to its fine furniture and the numerous family portraits on the walls.
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