Thanks to electric bike renting to Tourism Office of Argentan, go discover Le Haras national du Pin. Throughout this itinerary, you will discover Argentan, Gouffern forest, and le Vieux-Pin's village.
You will borrow country roads and forest roads.
17 km
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max. 246 m
min. 155 m
243 m
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Styles : BaladeDiscoveryForest Public : FamilySportsmenOccasional hikers Theme : Patrimony |
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The church of Sai dates from 17th century. It owns a bell tower typical of First Empire. We tell that his parvis was consecrated to mothers with young children in order to not disturb services.
This domanial forest is mainly constitued of deciduous trees (oak and beech). Walkers, sportsmen, hunters appreciate it for his landscapes and tranquility.
The Perigault family immortalizes since 3 generations the cider tradition. Possibility of visiting the workshop and see the press and the still. Website : www.calvados-perigault.fr
In the days of folklore, we believed that fairies kidnapped children of mortals. The legend says that the holes at the top of the menhir are fairies fingerprints. Height : 5,4 meters Width : 4,6 meters
In the heart of Le Vieux-Pin, appreciate the built heritage, classed to historical monument of France : castle and presbytary from 17th century, and the old church Saint Ouen from 18th century with a bell tower in frame in the center of the nave. This church was built in 1779, transferred in 1857 and transformed in stable. Today, it is no long use.
Built on the orders of Louis 14th on an estate of 1000 hectares, the stud farm is often referred to as "The Versailles of Horses". You will visit the 18th century stables, which old horses of many different breeds, the tack room and our exceptional collection of horse drawn vehicules. Website : www.haras-national-du-pin.com/
September 30, 2019 to February 28, 2020.
Catering is possible in Argentan (restaurants) and at Le Haras national du Pin (snack).
Picnic tables are to your disposition at the enter of Gouffern forest and at Le Haras national du Pin.