Tourouvre-au-Perche was created from the fusion of a dozen villages, Autheuil, Bivilliers, Bresolettes, Bubertré, Champs, Lignerolles, La Poterie-au-Perche, Prepotin, Randonnai and Tourouvre. It is only a dozen kilometers from Mortagne-au-Perche.
If it is recent, the commune of Tourouvre-au-Perche nevertheless has an interesting architectural and natural heritage that is found in the various villages that make it up. Calm and pleasant, it is ideal to spend a few days of holidays and discover the charms of this part of Normandy.
The woods and forests are rich in this part of the Orne, allowing the practice of hiking or the simple family walk to enjoy the local fauna and flora.
Classified as Historic Monuments, the church of Notre-Dame d'Autheuil dates from the 12th century. Inside, one can admire monumental paintings on the choir and the cul-du-four, as well as a sculpture of the XVIth Annunciation and a 15th century bishop statue. This set is also classified as an object.
The church of Saint-Aubin de Tourouvre is listed in the Historic Monuments. In Romanesque style, it includes two very beautiful 16th century stained-glass windows, Disciples of Emmaus and La Légende de Saint Hubert, as well as nine other stained-glass windows inscribed on the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage. The high altar and a credenza are also classified as Historic Monuments. The town also has an 18th-century presbytery, which once served as a pavilion to the old castle destroyed in the 19th century, and one can appreciate the manor of Bellegarde listed in the Historical Monuments and partly built in the 15th century.
The church of Bresolettes, dedicated to Saint Peter, also deserves the detour. Built in the 16th century, it contains a stained glass window of Saint Catherine of Alexandria classified as Historic Monuments as an object.
The church of Saint-Michel de Bubertré dates from the 17th century. It has an altarpiece of the same period with a statue of Saint Michael and a Madonna and Child of the 16th century classified as Historic Monuments.
Passing through Champs, you can discover the Saint-Evroult church of the 11th and 16th centuries, as well as a very beautiful wash-house made of wood and country tiles.
Randonnai has a very interesting architectural heritage, including the Saint-Malo church built in the 16th century. It has several works of art classified as Historical Monuments as objects, such as a classical altarpiece with paintings by Saint Andrew or Saint Sebastian. One can still admire the ruins of the old communal church dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene or appreciate the outside of the manor of Belle Perche.
Prépotin also has a beautiful church, that of Saint-Jacques, as well as numerous ponds which it is possible to go around and where you can picnic in peace.
Tourouvre-au-Perche is rich in an important natural heritage. It is possible to take a walk in the forest of Perche, and more particularly in the nature reserve of the forest clearing of Bresolettes. A hiking trail, the GR 22, crosses and allows to appreciate the local fauna and flora. La Trappe forest is also a popular place for family walks or picnics, as well as the Bois du Châtelet.
Les Muséales, a museum dedicated to French emigration to Canada, traces the history of the town that sent many of its inhabitants to the other side of the Atlantic.
The weekly market is held every Friday morning.
In April, place in Canada in Celebration with a craft market, animations for the children, culinary tastings or even concerts.
The last weekend of June is organized the Rando of the Ponds of the Perche, a walk and a race in VTT allowing to discover the flora of the surroundings.
On July 14, the municipality proposes a funfair and a garage sale.
From the end of July to the end of August, on weekends and August 15th, Autheuil presents its summer salon of the Perche painters.
The festival of Saint-Gilles takes place at the end of August with all its activities.
Expoistion Éphémère la Maison de la Bête
- From 1 june to 21 july 2024
- La Verrerie de Bellevue, TOUROUVRE
- Staged around the theme of "Beauty and the Beast", the show features photographic still lifes by Carol Descordes, furniture by Sylvain Chériau and costumed animals by Catherine Gouny. This year, the 3 of them have designed a decor all in cardboard and trompe l'oeil. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm to 7pm.
Randonnée des Anciens Élèves de Tourouvre
- On 8 june 2024
- Mairie de Prépotin, PRÉPOTIN
- The Tourouvre Alumni Association organizes its annual hike : a choice of 5 or 9 km walks. Bring your own picnic. Participation 5 ? (aperitif offered)
Portes Ouvertes de la Ferme Pédagogique d'Apolline
- On 8 june 2024
- La Mulotière, La ferme d'Apolline, TOUROUVRE
- On the occasion of the National Agriculture Days, Apolline's farm, an educational farm in the Perche region, opens its doors to you to discover its animals, its productions, its activities, its projects…
Randonnée sur les Traces des Romains
- On 9 june 2024
- Mairie de Tourouvre, TOUROUVRE
- Tourouvre's Comité des fêtes offers you an 8 km hike, with a snack on arrival : coffee, a chocolate drink with a twist or without "chocolaté miel", and delicious homemade cakes by volunteers… Discover the remains of the defensive structure known as the "Saint-Gilles camp" The inventor of the word "randonnée", Jean Loiseau, an architect and archivist at the Banque de France, created the trails that allow you to wander without getting lost. Price : 5 ?
Sortie Pédestre « Engoulevent, Oiseau-Esprit du Crépuscule »
- On 14 june 2024
- Eglise, TOUROUVRE
- Summer is almost here ! Let's set off in search of the European nightjar, a mysterious bird purring at dusk in the moors and clearings of the Perche-Trappe forest. - Reservations on 02 33 25 70 10 until June 13,5.30pm. - Open to all (children : minimum age 7, accompanied by an adult) - Good footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, binoculars and flashlight if possible.
Vide-Greniers
- On 16 june 2024
- AUTHEUIL, Le bourg
- The Autheuil festival committee organizes its annual garage sale with folk entertainment. - Refreshments and food on the spot. - Free space
Exposition Voyager Dans le Paysage
- From 17 june to 5 july 2024
- Espace culturel de la corne d'or, RANDONNAI, Rue des Saulniers
- Giulia Torelli, children's illustrator, and Michel Bidet, visual artist, explore and develop work that brings together their 2 worlds to create a third. The hallmark of their common language is to play with the interaction of shapes and colors to create dreamlike images. Colored paper-ripped and pasted is one of their favorite techniques. Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm - Guided tours available on reservation. - Vernissage June 20,6pm
Johnny Rock Chante en Live
- On 21 june 2024
- Place des fêtes, RANDONNAI
- For the Fête de la Musique 2024, Randonnai Guinches and Bamboches Animation invite you to attend a concert by Johnny Rock, Johnny Hallyday's first official look-alike : atmosphere and show guaranteed. A DJ party will round off the evening from 11pm to 2am. Catering and refreshments on site. Free admission.
Sortie Mycologique
- On 29 june 2024
- La poterie au perche, sur la route forestière menant au hameau de Bellavillet.
- Join the Aigle Mycological Club to learn how to identify mushrooms : discover the immense diversity offered by the great mushroom family, while enjoying a breath of fresh air ! No membership is necessary, just turn up on the day of the outing with your boots and a basket. As the club's vocation is to teach mycology, if after the outing you publish 3 mushrooms that you have had authenticated with certainty by one of the supervisors in the outing's harvest, you won't have to pay the 5 ? the next time ! Anyone with a camera or smartphone can take part. - There will be a meeting point in L'Aigle if you want to carpool or be guided to the meeting point in the forest : - 9 a.m. on Sundays (2.30 p.m. on Saturdays) at the Saint-Barthélemy church parking lot. GPS address : 1, rue du cygne 61300 L'Aigle. - Alternatively, meet at Carrefour de la Frette
À la Découverte de l'Histoire de Tourouvre et du 13 Août 1944
- On 29 june 2024
- Les Muséales de Tourouvre / Place du Paty / Eglise saint Aubin, TOUROUVRE
- 80 years ago, on Sunday August 13,1944, the commune of Tourouvre experienced the most tragic episode in its history : 18 dead, 9 wounded, 57 houses burnt down and 184 inhabitants left homeless on the morning of August 14. In order to pass on this story and anchor it in the local memory, the association "Les Passeurs de mémoire" will present you with a book bringing together all the testimonies and historical material on this tragedy, as well as a website. - The day will end with a concert by Christian Champagne in Tourouvre's Saint-Aubin church. - Final program to follow - RDV at 5pm Place du Paty, at 6pm at Les Muséales, at 8:30pm concert in the church of Saint-Aubin