Mentioned only in texts from 1154, this village depended then the Cathedral Chapter of Le Mans.
Its strategic position on a road between Maine and Normandy interested in the 2nd King Henry Plantagenet who installed a garrison where the presence is still visible today, fortifications.
In the 19th century, the town specializes in embroidery and especially in the technical "point of Beauvais. This activity stopped in 1968, experienced a second recognition thanks to its museum.
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The fortifications dating from the 12th century, they encircled the entire village. Real elements of defense, they were probably surmounted by parapets. Several entries existed, two still exist today: the Porte Saint Remy and the gate of St. Mathurin.
The tower, which remains in ruins, was built on a hill and appeared as a circular tower surrounded by walls and ditches.
The church of Saint Julien dedicated to the First Bishop of Le Mans, it was only belatedly considered the parish church. The certifies its geographical position eccentric relative to the town. Furthermore it was directly linked to the adjacent building which depended on the area of the canons.
The Chapel of St. Mathurin: it was founded in 1575 by the wife of Lord Bourg-le-Roi. This small building has the distinction of being informed that a window into the front.
A 45 km north-east of Le Mans in Le Perche, in the campaign of a small rural village of Orne, we've created in an old farm, 3 very comfortable rooms including one suite and one with...
Located 24 km from Bourg-le-Roi
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Saint-Cosme-en-Vairais
In an old style, just outside of perch, large character house with farm buildings, overlooking the countryside, in a quiet courtyard and trees. A few minutes from the circuit 24 hours...
Located 26 km from Bourg-le-Roi
From 45 € to 55 € the double room
Manoir de Rouillé
Saint-Aubin-d'Appenai
Mansion built in the early 15th Century, situated in a locality in a quiet and relaxing with a one bedroom suite (2 beds 1 person) and bedroom (1 bed 2 people)
Independent house of 1791 in a small village near Mamers, Normandy Park, near the Maine and Perche. This cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 beds of 140,2 beds of 90, and 2 bunk beds. On the...
Very nice family site, traditional and rustic. Animations, dances with the season (July 13 to August 15), volleyball, badminton, mini golf, bowling, family games, swing, slide, bouncy...
This beautiful castle set in the heart of a 25-acre park blends the pleasures of a Renaissance château with the comfort of a boutique hotel and was once a hideaway for Henry IV. The...
Located 7.8 km from Bourg-le-Roi
Room from 140 €
Mercure Alençon
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Alençon
Situated 5 minutes from the city centre of Alençon and one km from exit 19 on the A28 motorway, the hotel offers cosy, 2-star accommodation. The hotel Mercure Alençon features 2 meeting...
Located 8.6 km from Bourg-le-Roi
Room from 72 €
Les Etangs de Guibert
8.9
Neufchâtel-en-Saosnois
Les Etangs de Guibert is a renovated farmhouse set in 10 acres of woods at the foot of Perseigne forest. It offers a large pond in the garden and a gourmet restaurant. Featuring original...
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