Our Favourite Local Places

Discover charming medieval towns, local markets, beautiful gardens and the rich history that makes this corner of Normandy so special.

Lassay-les-Châteaux

Historic Towns & Villages:

Domfront-en-Poiraie

A beautiful medieval town with castle ruins, cobbled streets, independent cafés, restaurants and bars.

Bagnoles-de-l'Orne

A famous spa town known for its Belle Époque architecture, lakeside walks, forest trails, cafés and restaurants.

Lassay-les-Châteaux

A picturesque medieval town with a 15th-century castle, beautiful rose gardens, charming cafés and restaurants.

Bagnoles de l'Orne

Countryside & Walking:

Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

A vast regional nature park offering scenic walking and cycling routes, forests, rolling countryside and abundant wildlife.

Forest walks in Bagnoles

Located in the heart of the Parc Régional Normandie-Maine, the Forêt des Andaines surrounds the resort of Bagnoles de l'Orne'.

Lassay-les-Châteaux

Enjoy peaceful lakeside walks, watersports, cafés and the charm of this traditional Norman market town.

A narrow street in an old European city with half-timbered buildings on both sides. The street is busy with pedestrians and the distant Gothic cathedral tower is visible against a blue sky. 
Rouen

Markets & Food:

Local Markets

Browse traditional markets in Domfront-en-Poiraie, Ambrières-les-Vallées and Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.

Normandy Drinks

Sample the locally made tipples like cider, poiré (pear cider) and Calvados.

Regional Cheeses

Discover Normandy favourites including Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Évêque.

View of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island monastery in Normandy, France, with a reflecting waterway in the foreground under a partly cloudy blue sky. 
Mont-Saint-Michel

Day Trips Worth the Drive:

Mont-Saint-Michel

Visit one of France's most iconic landmarks, with its medieval abbey, winding streets and breathtaking views.

D Day Landing Beaches

Discover Normandy's historic beaches, museums and memorials that tell the story of the Second World War.

Fougères

Explore one of Europe's largest medieval fortresses, surrounded by charming streets, cafés and independent shops.

 

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Whether you're searching for a holiday home or planning a permanent move, Le Tertre is perfectly situated for property viewings across Orne, Manche and Mayenne.

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