Essay

Essay

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownEssayBursard at 2.9 km (3 min)
Insee code61156Aunay-les-Bois at 3.3 km (4 min)
Postcode61500Boitron at 3.6 km (4 min)
Latitude48.5417530Neauphe-sous-Essai at 4.1 km (4 min)
Longitude0.2440170Les Ventes-de-Bourse at 4.6 km (5 min)
AltitudeFrom 141 to 206 metersMarchemaisons at 5.3 km (6 min)
Surface15.99 km²Neuilly-le-Bisson at 6.1 km (7 min)
Population518 inhabitantsMénil-Erreux at 6.6 km (7 min)
Density32 inhabitants/km²Le Ménil-Guyon at 6.7 km (7 min)
Chief townAlençon (at 19 km, 22 min)Le Ménil-Broût at 7.4 km (8 min)
DepartmentOrneLarré at 8.9 km (10 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Clinging to the hillside, the old medieval town of Essay evidence of a past full of history. The fortified castle of the Dukes of Alençon remains the chapel Marguerite de Lorraine listed building, recently enhanced by a herb garden.

As you stroll through its picturesque streets (rue des Quatre eggs) and plots, beautiful houses of the 17th and 18th centuries fill the walkers: Guéroust Boisgervais hotel, house Avesgo Ouilly, Abbey Girls repented, where St. Peter King visited St. Louis, wash houses, mills ...

Essay is also the home of Francois Robichon the Guérinière, the "Father of the classical riding", and his Brotherhood of Boudin Blanc, organizer of an annual national competition, and two circuits of motor sport (Karting and Rally-Cross) internationally recognized.


SIGHTSEEING
  • To see: the gardens of the manor of Bonner. Listed in the Parks and Gardens of Normandy, the gardens of the manor of Bonner (XV) offer collections of magnolias, roses and fragrant upbound, irises and peonies rare ... installed in areas of French, in Italian, with English, but also exhibits related sites, and small concerts.
  • Medieval Castle Gardens Villiers.
  • Chapel Marguerite de Lorraine (to see by appointment).
  • Rally-cross circuit receiving European races.
Detailed information
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Essay

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Election of Miss Essay Country: the last weekend of January.
  • Concert of polyphonic singing, in March.
  • Book Fair Youth Country Essay: in April.
  • Feast of the Thrush: 1 May
  • Village festival with parades of decorated floats: in May
  • Exhibition of talent in the region of Essay: in May
  • Visit the garden: the first weekend in June
  • Discovery Day in the Country Essay: in July.
  • Heritage Day: in September.
  • Chapter of the Brotherhood of the Companions of Boudin Blanc: the last Saturday of September.
  • National Contest for Best Boudin Blanc and Creative Contest: end of October.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Highest point: Boitron tower where you can see the steeples of the cathedral of Sees a distance of 8 km (picnic area).
  • Aire-off Green Lane Alençon-Condé-sur-Huisne Neuilly-le-Bisson.
  • Hiking trails in the heart of Roger Wood, Bursard.
  • The paths of Pegasus, horse rides, Aunay-les-Bois.
  • Circuit Karting with European standards, with world-class shopping, Aunay-les-Bois.
  • Leisure Aquatic, The Mind-sur-Sarthe.
PHOTOS
Manoir de la Bonnerie
 
View the gardens of the manor of the Bonner
Former laundrette
 
Petit St. Jean
walk in the village
 
St. Peter's Church
Chapel of the Dukes of Alençon
  
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
Wednesday 15 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les roses les Pivoines et Camomille    
9.2
Sées
Bed and breakfast in Sees a house in the thirteenth, old mansion. The roses in the ground floor 48th. Peonies 62nd. Chamomile 50th.
Located 8.9 km from EssayFrom 50 € to 65 € the double room 
Domaine de la Rue  
Saint-Léonard-des-Parcs
Bed and Breakfast in an early nineteenth remains perched atop a hill in the middle of the stud.
Located 12.4 km from EssayFrom 70 € to 140 € the double room 
La Maison de Printemps    
9.7
Bazoches-sur-Hoëne
Welcome to. 'The Spring House' - Bed and Breakfast. Gites de France 2 ears. In the Regional Natural Park of Perche, Bazoches on Hoëne, a small village in the valley bottom located 8...
Located 16.7 km from Essay52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L (Annexe nord sarthe
Contilly
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...
Located 18.2 km from EssayFrom 210 € to 240 € per week 
Le chesn'art Gîte rural-atelier d'art
Ancinnes
Beautiful art studio with skylights and windows turned into a cottage in france, (approved for 6 persons) located in the quiet garden of flowers and owners, 1kmde Forest Perseigne in...
Located 20 km from Essay400 € per week 

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HOTELS
Château de Villiers    
8.6
Essay
Surrounded by a large garden, 4 km from Essay, this chateau has spacious soundproofed rooms with views over the garden and countryside and classic décor with antique furniture. Each...
Located in EssayRoom from 70 €
Hôtel de la Poste    
8.6
Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe
Situated in the heart of the small Norman village of Le Mêle sur Sarthe, this hotel is surrounded by parks and gardens. It offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Each room at the...
Located 8.6 km from EssayRoom from 46 €
Château de Sarceaux    
9.2
Valframbert
Set in the Normandy region, this 18th-century castle offers south-facing guest rooms overlooking the park or the pond. It is a 90-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel and the D-Day beaches....
Located 13.5 km from EssayRoom from 120 €

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