The Perche in Eure-et-Loir
The gateway to Normandy is definitely in Eure-et-Loir, and in the Perche to be precise. Cart tracks, lush green hills, meadows, forests, manor houses are among the treasures of the area, with lots of ideas for outings, walks, bike rides, horse and carriage trips through the beautiful countryside.
Le Perche – Gateway to Normandy
The gateway to Normandy is definitely in Eure-et-Loir, and in the Perche to be precise. Cart tracks, lush green hills, meadows, forests, manor houses are among the treasures of the area, with lots of ideas for outings, walks, bike rides, horse and carriage trips through the beautiful countryside. A super destination for a holiday with friends and family or a break for two at one of the charming B&Bs in the area.
What to see and do
Make the most of a super family holiday here to introduce your children to the roar of the stag, mushroom picking, horse and carriage rides, not forgetting the famous Percheron workhorse, that wonderful combination of power and gentleness.
Mountain biking in the hills, horse riding along forest paths, cable-skiing at Fontaine-Simon, canoeing down the River Huisne - just a few ideas of what to do during a weekend away with friends.
Recipe for a romantic weekend break
Visit typical villages where time appears to stand still, discover numerous manor houses and gardens, recharge your batteries on a bike ride, discover the many speciality foods at a market or one of the acclaimed restaurants in the Perche, enjoy the romantic atmosphere and setting of your accommodation.
When you come to Perche in Eure-et-Loir, you simply have to try :
- Perche cider
- The delightful Parc de la Ferté Vidame
- Superb exhibitions at the Château des Comtes du Perche, Nogent le Rotrou
- The charming village of Thiron Gardais, much loved by Stéphane Bern
- A gentle ride in a cart pulled by Percheron horses.
- Typical markets in different villages and small towns.
« One of my best customer memories was one evening when they were all enjoying a jolly meal in the gite. When night fell, everyone left the table and went to lie on the grass to gaze at the stars. It’s true that the sky here in the Perche is rather surprising in summer ! City-dwellers aren’t used to seeing so many stars, let alone shooting stars ! » Sophie G, owner of a gite deep in the Perche countryside.
How to get to the Perche :
By road ; via Autoroute A11 between Paris and Le Mans, exit Luigny, or RN 12 between Paris and Alençon.
By train : from Paris Montparnasse, on the Paris – Le Mans line, to La Loupe or Nogent le Rotrou
By bike : for intrepid cyclists, the Perche is on the Véloscénie cycle route which runs from Paris to Mont Saint Michel.
Visit Eure-et-Loir : the Vallée Royale de l'Eure, Chartres and its cathedral
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