Guidebook for Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe
Sightseeing
The castle dates back to Norman times, and is surrounded by fascinating streets, perfect for an afternoon wandering around. Very good bars, cafes and small shops selling art, books and local artisan produce.
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Sainte-Suzanne
The castle dates back to Norman times, and is surrounded by fascinating streets, perfect for an afternoon wandering around. Very good bars, cafes and small shops selling art, books and local artisan produce.
Remarkably intact Roman town with excellent visitor facilities.
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Jublains Roman Fortress and Visitor Centre
D129Remarkably intact Roman town with excellent visitor facilities.
A vast Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century. Occasionally a venue for live concerts. The Tallis Scholars visited in July 2017 as part of the annual sacred music festival.
Place de la Basilique
Place de la BasiliqueA vast Romanesque church dating back to the 12th century. Occasionally a venue for live concerts. The Tallis Scholars visited in July 2017 as part of the annual sacred music festival.
Food Scene
Fabulous wood fire-cooked pizzas, crepes, salad and daily specials. Open lunchtimes Tuesday - Friday, and Friday/Saturday evenings.
L'Orchidée
1 Rue DoréeFabulous wood fire-cooked pizzas, crepes, salad and daily specials. Open lunchtimes Tuesday - Friday, and Friday/Saturday evenings.
A typical French locals bar where you can drop in for a coffee or a beer, or for a great value lunch. Open occasionally in the evenings for special promotions.
Restaurant La Forge
1 Rue du LavoirA typical French locals bar where you can drop in for a coffee or a beer, or for a great value lunch. Open occasionally in the evenings for special promotions.
Parks & Nature
Popular beach area beside a fresh water lake, within Sillé forest. There is a safe swimming area, boat and pedalo hire, hiking and biking trails, and at the other end of the forest some excellent rock-climbing sites.
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Sillé Plage
Popular beach area beside a fresh water lake, within Sillé forest. There is a safe swimming area, boat and pedalo hire, hiking and biking trails, and at the other end of the forest some excellent rock-climbing sites.
Climb the belvedere (the highest point in western France!) for an amazing view - on a clear day you can see Mont St Michel on the Normandy coast!
Mont des Avaloirs
Climb the belvedere (the highest point in western France!) for an amazing view - on a clear day you can see Mont St Michel on the Normandy coast!
Essentials
The nearest town for everyday essentials - banks, ATM's, pharmacy, doctors surgery, and a decent market every Wednesday morning.
Also a train station in the middle of town with free parking - great for day trips to Le Mans and Paris.
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Sillé-le-Guillaume
The nearest town for everyday essentials - banks, ATM's, pharmacy, doctors surgery, and a decent market every Wednesday morning.
Also a train station in the middle of town with free parking - great for day trips to Le Mans and Paris.
Small town, about 20 minutes drive. Great market every Thursday morning. A nice traditional vibe, and good shops.
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Évron
Small town, about 20 minutes drive. Great market every Thursday morning. A nice traditional vibe, and good shops.
Entertainment & Activities
MAYENNE
The start of a fabulous car-free cycle route to Laval (and beyond)