Moutiers-au-Perche

Moutiers-au-Perche

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownMoutiers-au-PercheLa Madeleine-Bouvet at 4.9 km (5 min)
Insee code61300Le Mage at 5.4 km (5 min)
Postcode61110Bretoncelles at 7.8 km (8 min)
Latitude48.4748050Les Menus at 9.1 km (10 min)
Longitude0.8469810Le Pas-Saint-l'Homer at 9.2 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 143 to 237 metersRémalard at 9.5 km (10 min)
Surface33.61 km²Bizou at 10.2 km (11 min)
Population457 inhabitantsNeuilly-sur-Eure at 10.2 km (11 min)
Density13 inhabitants/km²Longny-au-Perche at 10.5 km (11 min)
Chief townAlençon (at 67 km, 64 min)Bellou-sur-Huisne at 10.6 km (12 min)
DepartmentOrneDorceau at 11 km (12 min)
RegionLower NormandySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Moutiers-au-Perche is one of the oldest villages of the Perche. Located on the banks of the River CORBION the confines of the Orne, near the Eure-et-Loir is a village of picturesque charm hanging from the hill of Mount Harou.

Moutiers-au-Perche Rémalard is near, mid-way between Chartres and Alençon, between Nogent-le-Rotrou and Verneuil-sur-Avre.

Once lost amid the vast forest of Perche, Moutiers was close until the 6th century one of these glades inhabited by Gallic tribes footprint Druidic culture. In the 6th century comes to a young monk Chartres Saint Lhaumer, which like its counterparts, comes in hermitage in the forest of Perche. He settled on the banks of the CORBION and with some followers began the evangelization of the region. He created one of the first monasteries of the Perche. Hence the name of the village: Moutiers which means "monastery" in Old French. It will, in the 9th century, destroyed by the Norman invasions. In the 12th century abbey will be found through Rotrou 3rd Earl of Perche. Village farmers, artisans and farmers, it will experience a relative prosperity in the 19th and early twentieth centuries. It is now a village of 457 inhabitants, who kept a stamp and a strong image.


SIGHTSEEING
  • There remains a vestige of the monastery tower speaker in Grisons, left the City Hall (inside a private property), and the old farmhouse and barn Priory dîmeresse (to right of the hall).
  • On the heights of Moutiers-au-Perche, Notre-Dame du Mont Harou, partly built in the twelfth, the sixteenth in part, shows a specific architecture with a bell tower and gargoyles atypical remarkable. From the porch, the view is breathtaking. The church contains a monument: the organ of the 16th and interesting murals.
  • The "Route Libérot" old "Royal Road to Paris", borrowed, they say very often by Jean de La Fontaine when he went to the Chateau de Vore, have inspired the fable of La Mouche du Coche ( "on an amount difficult sandy road "). As conducted on the remains of the landscape, it leads to Pont Chartrain 17th, one of the oldest in the Perche.
  • Hiking trails are numerous. Some remarkable paths: the path of the hollow Guillaumette leading to the Bois de Vore up laundry and deck carrier, and the Ford of Culoiseau Road leading from the church.
  • Moutiers-au-Perche has an Equestrian Tourism Center near City Hall, for lovers of hiking and horseback riding (including coupling and Percheron).

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Several events organized by the Municipality. A report on garage sale flea market, one of the true "empty-lofts" in June every year.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Route des Moulins and Mansions.
  • Courboyer Manor House and the Natural Park of Perche, in Noce.
  • Living Museum of the Perche, Saint-Cyr-la-Rosiere.
  • Muséales Tourouvre (including the Museum of Emigration Percheronne Canada)
  • Old City Belleme, Mortagne-au-Perche.
  • Chateau St. Jean in Nogent-le-Rotrou.
  • Abbey of La Trappe in Tourouvre.
  • Forest Bellême.
  • Forest Reno-Valdieu, Commeauche Valley, La Chapelle-Montligeon, and dozens of landmarks and places of legends (dolmens, many churches of the 11th and twelfth, clods feudal castle ruins Gannes ...)
  • Aquatics 25 km. Equestrian activities and numerous hiking and mountain biking.
  • In autumn mycological activities, including the famous "Mycologiades" Bellême involving many mycologists worldwide.
PHOTOS
Overview
 
Panorama
Remains of the Monastery
 
Portal of Notre-Dame du Mont Harou
Hollow Road
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine de Louveterie Charming B&B Hotel  
Moutiers-au-Perche
Charming and classy B&B in this authentic and prestigious typical french xviith C. country Mansion. Charming Rooms or Suites, refined cuisine. Private gorgeous valley Direct access...
Located in Moutiers-au-PercheFrom 95 € to 170 € the double room 
Chateau de la Grande Noë    
9.9
Moulicent
130 km driving from Paris, in a beautiful park of 15 hectares, surrounded by its organic farm of 120 ha; original family home surrounded by dependencies typica of the Perche. Beautiful...
Located 12.8 km from Moutiers-au-PercheFrom 110 € to 130 € the double room 
Le Moulin de Sévoux    
9.8
Malétable
An old renovated mill (from the XIXth century) - In a fantastic setting, unspoiled nature: the Regional Natural Park of Le Perche. Among the beautiful hills, the woods, the oaks, the...
Located 15 km from Moutiers-au-PercheFrom 80 € to 85 € the double room 

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Maison paysanne
Nocé
Typical local Percheron house, about 1 km above the village (essential shops). Surrounded by fields. Very quiet. Good view. Ground-floor : 26 m² living-room (colour TV + video, hi-fi,...
Located 15.6 km from Moutiers-au-Perche270 € per week 
La metairie du manoir de courcelles
Coudray-au-Perche
The Metairieof Manor Courcelles is a Gîte de France classified cottage charm and 4 ears of corn. Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche (Village of Coudray au Perche),...
Located 25 km from Moutiers-au-PercheFrom 800 € to 900 € per week 

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HOTELS
Domaine De Villeray     
8
Condeau
Overlooking the Huisne valley, the Domaine De Villeray, a former 16th-century castle, is perched on a hillside in the heart of a natural park. From the castle overlooking the valley,...
Located 9.8 km from Moutiers-au-PercheRoom from 95 €
Logis Le Montligeon     
8.3
La Chapelle-Montligeon
This hotel is located in La Chapelle-Montligeon in lower Normandy, next to the Reno Forest. It offers rooms overlooking the town square with satellite TV and free internet access. Guests...
Located 14.3 km from Moutiers-au-PercheRoom from 50 €
Brit hôtel Du Perche     
8.3
Nogent-le-Rotrou
Our hotel is situated in the countryside, next to Nogent-le-Retrou, capital of the Perche region. The Hôtel du Perche and its staff are pleased to welcome you. Located in the very...
Located 16 km from Moutiers-au-PercheRoom from 52 €

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