La Ferté-Macé

La Ferté-Macé

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Geographic information Closest towns
TownLa Ferté-Macé Saint-Maurice-du-Désert at 3.6 km (5 mn)
Insee code61168 Magny-le-Désert at 4 km (5 mn)
Postcode61600 Saint-Michel-des-Andaines at 4.8 km (6 mn)
Latitude48.5908590 Beauvain at 5 km (6 mn)
Longitude-0.3576560 La Sauvagère at 6.1 km (8 mn)
AltitudeFrom 165 to 286 meters Bagnoles-de-l'Orne at 6.2 km (7 mn)
Surface27.04 km2 Lonlay-le-Tesson at 6.4 km (8 mn)
Population6602 inhabitants La Motte-Fouquet at 7.2 km (8 mn)
Density244 inhabitants/km2 Saint-Patrice-du-Désert at 8.1 km (9 mn)
National labels     Antoigny at 8.5 km (10 mn)
Chief townAlençon (at 43 km, 45 mn) Saint-Georges-d'Annebecq at 9.4 km (10 mn)
DepartmentOrne Joué-du-Bois at 9.9 km (10 mn)
RegionLower Normandy Search another town

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Town Presentation

Located 45 km from Alencon, 25 km from Flers and 6 km from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, La Ferte-Mace is a city of flowers 3 flowers about 6 602 inhabitants and green holiday resort.

Gastronomic specialties: the filler Fertoise on skewers or in bulk, the stirrups Norman.

The origin of La Ferte-Mace back in time to feudal times. A fortress was built many years ago. The owner, Mr. Mace, came as a seal for posterity, specify the membership fee and baptized the old barony of the name it bears. The writer Jean-Pierre Brisset, celebrated by Jules Romains, Marcel Duchamp, Raymond Queneau, Michel Foucault and Marc Décimo, died there.


Sightseeing

  • Notre-Dame, M. Liger work begun in 1851. Construction impressive 70 m long by 38 at the transept. High of 22 m, its steeples soar to 60 m. The towers are home to 16 bells. The carillon is an exceptional instrument in the region.
  • Trésorama: exhibition of precious objects, strange or unusual in the Catholic faith.
  • Toy Museum and Sound: Open April to October.
  • Park St. Barre and his rose garden.
  • Leisure area with swimming and sports activities (sailing, pedal boats, swin-golf, mini golf, archery, climbing ...).


Events and celebrations

  • Early May: Flower market and antique car show. Place Leclerc.
  • Early September:
  • Exhibition vehicles and wine fair.
  • Jumble sale / flea market / garage sales. In the streets of downtown.
  • October: mycological. Mycological Exhibition Hall at Guy Rossolini La Ferte-Mace. Released in the forest with mycologists.
  • December: Christmas Market. Place Leclerc and street Hautvas.
  • For more information, contact +33 2 33 37 10 97.


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Park View St. Barre
 
Notre Dame

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Restaurants 
Hôtel Restaurant Saint PierreCarrouges
Our hotel is situated near the Château de Carrouges on the road of the three forests. We are happy to welcome you in a warm atmosphere to taste the traditional cuisine of Pascal. For...
Located at 15.5 km from La Ferté-MacéFrom 15 € to 20 € per person 

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Beds & Breakfasts 
Manoir Sainte Cecile    Juvigny-sous-Andaine
A wealthy Parisian built Le Manoir Sainte Cécile in 1900 on the site of an old gendarmerie. The house and accommodation sits in its own private grounds and lands of 10 acres with mature...
Located at 11.9 km from La Ferté-MacéFrom 50 € to 60 € the double room 
La Fosse Roger    Saint-Brice
A warm welcome awaits you in this house master, built in 1833. The house has recently been renovated, but, retains all it's traditional charm and elegance.
Located at 21 km from La Ferté-Macé60 € the double room 
NumeroCINQ Chambre d'Hotes / B&B    Domfront
NumeroCINQ B&B in Domfront is the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating and beautiful region of Normandy. We offer you Bed and Breakfast accommodation with arguably some...
Located at 22 km from La Ferté-Macé60 € the double room 

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Vacation rentals 
Juvigny-sous-AndaineJuvigny-sous-Andaine
A wealthy Parisian built Le Manoir Sainte Cécile in 1900 on the site of an old gendarmerie. The house and accommodation sits in its own private grounds and lands of 10 acres with mature...
Located at 11.9 km from La Ferté-MacéFrom 225 € to 375 € per week 
3 Nouveaux Gîtes en Normandie 7,8 et 16pChampsecret
3 New Cottages in Normandy Champsecret Vivier The Hedgerows / Forest / Quiet Campaign / hiking => circuits listed GR22, greenway .... Stone house => total sleeping in the same place...
Located at 16.9 km from La Ferté-Macé 

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Hotels
Ô Gayot   
8.9
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
In the heart of the thermal spa, at the foot of the fountain and Andaine forest lies Ô Gayot, a 2-star hotel that combines comfort and modernity. The 16 rooms are both modern and refined....
Located at 5.4 km from La Ferté-MacéRoom from 80 €
Bois Joli    
8.1
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Bois Joli, a family run hotel, set amongst the trees has preserved its serenity ans its original surroundings. All rooms are Regency or Norman style. From the windows, you will enjoy...
Located at 5.5 km from La Ferté-MacéRoom from 106 €
Hotel Christol   
7.4
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Hotel Christol is a holiday and spa resort located in the heart of the Belle Époque district of Bagnoles de l'Orne. It offers a peaceful setting just metres from the town centre. Rooms...
Located at 5.5 km from La Ferté-MacéRoom from 46 €

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