Sightseeing
Veloscenic cycle route :
450 km from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel
The Veloscenic is a well-signposted route from Paris via Chartres and Normandy, to the Mont St-Michel. This exceptional trail crosses such gorgeous areas as the Chevreuse Valley, the Perche, French Maine and the Bocage Normand. The route is accessible to different levels of cyclist. Long stretches are along greenways, linked by quiet roads. The Ile-de-France section from Massy to Epernon is provisional.
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Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Veloscenic cycle route :
450 km from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel
The Veloscenic is a well-signposted route from Paris via Chartres and Normandy, to the Mont St-Michel. This exceptional trail crosses such gorgeous areas as the Chevreuse Valley, the Perche, French Maine and the Bocage Normand. The route is accessible to different levels of cyclist. Long stretches are along greenways, linked by quiet roads. The Ile-de-France section from Massy to Epernon is provisional.
City/town information
Le Châteaux de Carrouges
Seven centuries of history. Carrouges started off in the 14th century as a stronghold during the Hundred Years’ War (a keep). It became a lordly residence in the 15th century (the Blosset wing), and in the 16th century a gatehouse tower was added, considered to be the first example of Renaissance architecture in Normandy. It was refortified during the French Wars of Religion (west bastion), before its role as a prestigious residence was reaffirmed in the late 16th century with the construction of two ‘classical’ wings and associated staircases designed by the architect François Gabriel.
Illustrious guests. The Lords of Carrouges played host to King Louis XI in 1473 and to Catherine de' Medici and her retinue in 1570.
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Carrouges
Le Châteaux de Carrouges
Seven centuries of history. Carrouges started off in the 14th century as a stronghold during the Hundred Years’ War (a keep). It became a lordly residence in the 15th century (the Blosset wing), and in the 16th century a gatehouse tower was added, considered to be the first example of Renaissance architecture in Normandy. It was refortified during the French Wars of Religion (west bastion), before its role as a prestigious residence was reaffirmed in the late 16th century with the construction of two ‘classical’ wings and associated staircases designed by the architect François Gabriel.
Illustrious guests. The Lords of Carrouges played host to King Louis XI in 1473 and to Catherine de' Medici and her retinue in 1570.
The place is named for Serenicus (or Genericus), an Italian hermit who lived here during the 8th century. When he died, a monastery was built, later destroyed by the Vikings in 903. The church was a dependency of the abbey of Saint-Evroult-en-Ouche.
The name le-Gérei comes from William Giroie, who built a castle here in 1044 of which only parts of the walls remain today. In 1060 the castle came under siege from Duke William II of Normandy (the future King William I of England) before being taken by Robert Curthose his son in 1088.
During the Hundred Years' War, Ambroise de Loré managed to defend the stronghold against the king of England Henry V and, then his brother John Plantagenet until 1434.
The beauty of the village's setting, in a wooded loop of the River Sarthe, has attracted and inspired many artists since the 19th century. The village even has its own festival which annually celebrates those painters who came to, or lived in, Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei.
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Saint Céneri-le-Gérei
18 Rue de l'ÉgliseThe place is named for Serenicus (or Genericus), an Italian hermit who lived here during the 8th century. When he died, a monastery was built, later destroyed by the Vikings in 903. The church was a dependency of the abbey of Saint-Evroult-en-Ouche.
The name le-Gérei comes from William Giroie, who built a castle here in 1044 of which only parts of the walls remain today. In 1060 the castle came under siege from Duke William II of Normandy (the future King William I of England) before being taken by Robert Curthose his son in 1088.
During the Hundred Years' War, Ambroise de Loré managed to defend the stronghold against the king of England Henry V and, then his brother John Plantagenet until 1434.
The beauty of the village's setting, in a wooded loop of the River Sarthe, has attracted and inspired many artists since the 19th century. The village even has its own festival which annually celebrates those painters who came to, or lived in, Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei.
Food scene
Cider producer - Poiré - Pommeau AOC +4 years - White brandy and Calvados AOC up to + 30 years
Sales and tasting store, Pommeau and Calvados aging cellars. Exhibition of old cooper and arboriculture tools.
Desfrieches Hugues
65 LaunayCider producer - Poiré - Pommeau AOC +4 years - White brandy and Calvados AOC up to + 30 years
Sales and tasting store, Pommeau and Calvados aging cellars. Exhibition of old cooper and arboriculture tools.
Fantastic Italian Pizzeria
Born from the passion and enthusiasm of its creators, the Ombelico is an authentic Italiana pizzeria, and in a state of mind inspired by the HYGGE art of living, for a restaurant concept where the main factors are: the relaxed and welcoming place, tasty and comforting recipes, all in a positive atmosphere conducive to sharing.
L’Ombelico
105 Rue Aristide BriandFantastic Italian Pizzeria
Born from the passion and enthusiasm of its creators, the Ombelico is an authentic Italiana pizzeria, and in a state of mind inspired by the HYGGE art of living, for a restaurant concept where the main factors are: the relaxed and welcoming place, tasty and comforting recipes, all in a positive atmosphere conducive to sharing.