Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei		Moulins-le-Carbonnel at 3 km (4 min)
Insee code	61372		La Ferrière-Bochard at 4.7 km (6 min)
Postcode	61250		Saint-Pierre-des-Nids at 4.9 km (6 min)
Latitude	48.3814390		Mieuxcé at 6.1 km (7 min)
Longitude	-0.0509490		Gesnes-le-Gandelin at 6.7 km (8 min)
Altitude	From 115 to 193 meters		Héloup at 7.3 km (8 min)
Surface	3.86 km²		Condé-sur-Sarthe at 8.8 km (10 min)
Population	144 inhabitants		Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon at 8.8 km (10 min)
Density	37 inhabitants/km²		Pacé at 9.2 km (11 min)
National label			Ravigny at 9.4 km (10 min)
Chief town	Alençon (at 13.2 km, 18 min)		Sougé-le-Ganelon at 10.7 km (13 min)
Department	Orne		Bérus at 11.1 km (13 min)
Region	Lower Normandy		Search another town

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Population: 144 inhabitants.

Name of inhabitants: Girois.

History:

The origin of the village is very old, it dates back to 7th century when a certain St. Céneri it would be installed. The story goes that he came from Italy with his brother Saint Céneré in order to evangelize the heathen lands of the Northwest. Their journey is through Saulges in Mayenne, where Saint Céneré decide to settle permanently while Saint Cénéri prefer to continue. He will arrive on land where current Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei following various miracles he decides to establish his cell and oratory.

The changing village will then be strongly influenced by history and in particular the various conflicts. Early in the 11th century castle will be built by the family Giroie.

Village listed as "one of the most beautiful villages of France", he quickly attracted and still attracts many artists.

Discover:

The Church of St. Céneri: located on the site of a former place of worship dating from the late 7th century who owned a small church dedicated to St. Martin of Rocky Mount. It has probably been destroyed by the Normans. The current church, meanwhile, was built around 1090. It has many features of the Romanesque period. His wealth was also to have retained remarkable wall paintings from different periods including the oldest might be dated from the 14th century.

The chapel of Little St. Celerin: built in the late 14th to early 15th place would be the oratory of St. Céneri. Gothic style, it would be the place of many miracles. In fact it contains such a statue of St. Céneri whose feet are covered with needles that girls in barely husbands, were stung.

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 9°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Les herbages de beauvais     9.5 Lignières-Orgères The Herbages de Beauvais is a carefully restored farmhouse nestled in the heart of Normandy Maine Regional Park. Carole and Jean-Michel will be happy to welcome you in their Cosy cottages... Located 23 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei From 47 € to 53 € the double room

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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 16.8 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei 400 € per week

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Camping les tournesols     9.5 Sillé-le-Guillaume 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... Located 23 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei 14 € per day

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Hotel-Restaurant Le Gasseau     8.9 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois Le Gasseau is set within a 35 hectare park, in the heart of the Alpes-Mancelles region. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a traditional stone residence with free Wi-Fi.... Located 3.1 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei Room from 75 €

Touring Hotel & Restaurant      7.2 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois The Touring Hôtel is located in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, in the village of St Léonard des Bois, not far away from Le Mans and Alençon. Two hours away from Paris, it offers... Located 3.9 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei Room from 60 €

Chambres Etapes   Saint-Pierre-des-Nids Located in the heart of the Normandy-Maine Regional Park, this 1-star bed and breakfast is just 15 km west of Alençon. You can admire the views of the garden from your room or browse... Located 4 km from Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei Room from 55 €

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