Discover Briouze, Orne, Basse-Normandie: A Hidden Gem

Le Coudray is in an old farmhouse 300 m from the village of La Pallu, near the forest, 9 km from Pré-en-Pail, 30 km from Alençon, 12 km from La Ferté-Macé, 9 km from Couterne and 14 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, a spa town. Thérèse, who loves the countryside, welcomes you to her haven of peace. You will be staying in a bedroom on the first floor of the house. Private bathroom with shower, WC, vanity unit and hairdryer. Indoor or outdoor breakfast, table and chairs in front of the house or at the back in a wooded park. There are a number of restaurants, the nearest of which is 4 km away (Couptrain). Thérèse, who knows the area inside out, will be delighted to give you information and advice on your visits and, if you wish, to accompany you on short walks in the surrounding area. La chambre d'hôtes du Coudray is 4.3 km from the Véloscénie, on the Alençon / Bagnoles-de-l'Orne via Carrouges stage, exit before St-Patrice du Désert (lieu-dit "le Plessis") then take the D241.

A small, personal campsite on the edge of the Normandie Maine National Park, a site with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and the village of Couterne. Situated on the main road between Lassay-les-Chateaux (Petites Cités de Caractère) and the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, on the border between the departments of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire) and Orne (Normandy). A warm welcome awaits explorers in caravans, motorhomes and tents, whether travelling with a motorised vehicle or on their own. Our pitches are spacious and bordered by hedges. They are ideal for families or couples to feel at home. We have two accommodation units available for hire. Our large and spacious mobile home is available for a minimum of 3 nights. Our smaller mobile home is available by the night and is ideal for couples, families with young children and walkers/cyclists. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. The site is open from April to September.

In the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie Maine, country house for a family stay or a business stopover! The gite is fully equipped. The proximity and warm welcome of the owners are a plus for this gite. View of the countryside from the terrace, carport. The spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne is 9km away, with a casino, acrobatic courses in the trees and a leisure centre. Discover Lassay les Châteaux (17km): its medieval castle, numerous events (theatre, concerts, etc.), rose garden and medieval garden. Neuilly le Vendin 800m away: bread shop in the morning. All shops and services in Couterne (6km) or Bagnoles de l'Orne (11km). Professional stay: 3 adults maximum - compulsory cleaning charge of €60 per stay of 1 to 14 nights, to be paid on arrival if not paid at time of booking. 1 or 2-night weekend stay: arrival at 5pm - departure at 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

Les Bruyères offers a comfortable setting with spacious rooms and a sheltered courtyard with barbecue and garden furniture. On the ground floor, you enter through the living room (28m²) with its wood-burning stove, a large TV with DTT and two sofas. The 25m² kitchen has a large fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, 2 induction hobs and 2 gas hobs. The shower room has a walk-in shower, washbasin, storage space and hairdryer. Separate WC. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms. The 1st (34m²) has a 180*200 king-size bed, bath and WC, privacy screen and plenty of storage space. A 2nd green bedroom (18m²) with a 140*190 bed, chest of drawers and sofa bed. The last bedroom (8m²) with its four-poster bed has a 140*190 bed. In Neuilly-le-Vendin, you'll find a café-bar-restaurant with a bread counter and a hairdresser. More shops in Pré-en-Pail (12km) and La Ferté-Macé (15km). You are 13km from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne and in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. You'll love the hiking trails and the nearby Véloscénie cycle route linking Paris to Mont Saint Michel. If you fancy a spot of fishing, there are plenty of opportunities in the village, with lakes and trout in the river.

Between Bagnoles de l'Orne, a renowned spa town, and Lassay-les-Châteaux, a small town full of character, the Champs étoilés gîte is exceptional for the warm atmosphere it creates thanks to a subtle combination of wood and stone, and new and renovated furniture. The bedding is comfortable and there are two bathrooms, one with a whirlpool bath. The stay includes beds made, bathroom and kitchen linen, heating and cleaning. From JUNE 2025: a wellness area will be available with, on level 0, a heated, semi-underground swimming pool measuring 4m x 3m, a sauna and a spa, shower and wc. A fitness area will be located on the mezzanine floor. In the valleys of hautes Mayenne the landscape is undulating, offering beautiful views. Local shops in Couterne, 3km (bakery, butcher, mini-market). Bagnoles de l'Orne (9km): spa, swimming pool, tree-lined course, restaurants, all shops and services. La Ferté-Macé (14km): leisure centre with water sports and swimming in season. Lassay-les-Châteaux (9km): visits to the château, numerous events and exhibitions, painters in the street, art galleries, market and shops. Swimming pool in summer. Numerous signposted walks. From the gîte, 500 metres, Sentier du sculpteur, a short walk of 6.7km. Professional stays: 3 people maximum. 1 or 2-night weekend breaks: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm. For stays of 3 nights or more: arrival at 5pm - departure at 10am.

The Paysan abbot, was made priest of Menil Gondouin in 1873. He decorated the inside and outside of the church himself. Between 1873 and 1921, the ground and the walls are covered with saint writings and quotes painted or engraved. In order to bring the decoration to perfection, the abbot brought in many statues, paintings, creeds. His church became "alive and talking", organised like a huge reliquary, a Christian museum, unique.

The dam’s history begins in 1919. Over a 4km stretch, between entering and exiting the St Aubert gorges, the Orne river bed runs steeply downhill, descending by about 40 metres. Taking advantage of the narrow valley at the entrance to the gorge, and the natural reservoir upstream, engineers were able to design an ambitious dam with substantial water retention. The reservoir stores up to six million cubic metres of water over an area of 95 hectares, held back by a 160 metre-long and 17 metre-high dam. The entire project, located in Plessis, can be viewed from the belvedere accessible via a footpath to the left of the site entrance.

Garden in a picturesque village in Swiss Normandy, adjoining the house and guest cottage, enclosed by an old stone wall and bakehouse (part of which dates back to the 15th century). The garden was created by the current owner. It features several trees and fruit trees, flower beds, rose bushes, clematis and seasonal flowers, perennials, and numerous cacti and succulents in pots or planted in the ground. Claude, the gardener, displays old objects and antiques as inspiration strikes him. Every year, the garden welcomes artists as part of La Carneille's Cavée des Artistes (first weekend in July).

This garden was created in 1997. Along the pathways throughout the garden, there are temporary artworks that change through the seasons, showcasing Japanese-style poetry. More than 500 varieties of plants and shrubs flourish in 1,000 m2 of land. The garden is open to the public with a prior booking.

Collection of old games and toys, musical toys, technical and electric, optic, educational…

Exhibition of royal liturgic ornament

ONE PLACE, THREE SPACES a cocooning gastronomic room with fireplace a traditional fast-food room with access to the terrace a summer terrace for the beautiful days with its large arbour banqueting and catering services are also available.

Restaurant in the village of Ménil de Briouze, a few steps from the greenway All-inclusive menu for lunch and aperitif platters on Friday evening

Traditional cuisine. Open every day. Starters, main course, dessert.

traditional cuisine, bar and multi-services (grocery, bread, post office, FDJ) workers' menu Monday to Friday lunchtime aperitif platters Friday and Saturday evenings (until 10pm)

traditional cuisine and catering service.

In Normandy Switzerland, embark on board the restaurant boat, the Val d'Orne, for an exceptional cruise on Lake Rabodanges. A lake created during the construction of the Rabodanges dam in September 1959. It is a 14 kms cruise along the water, in the heart of a generous and preserved nature, which awaits you. Comfortably seated on one of the two decks of our barge or seated in front of a delicious typical Norman meal served in the restaurant, you will have all the leisure, during these 2H30 cruise to discover grey herons and wild ducks in their natural habitat as well as the surprisingly mountainous reliefs of this region of the Orne. A charming moment that will enchant lovers of bucolic landscapes, photos, ornithology and will delight young and old alike. The cruise boat, the Val d'Orne, is a magnificent barge with an open-air deck and a panoramic air-conditioned restaurant. Contact us and embark for a walk or a meal cruise. Meal cruises only on reservations 48 hours in advance.

The restaurant La Rotonde has a panoramic view on the lake of Rabodanges. A restaurant with its feet in the water allowing you to enjoy an exceptional panorama on the lake. Ideal for all your family reunions, banquets, seminars or others. A varied menu - a renowned chef - quality menus.

Worker meals during the week.

The restaurant Com at La Maison à la Ferrière aux Etangs offers traditional cuisine in a very nice setting with its pond where you can drink good beers and eat on our pretty terrace shaded under the trees, you will find a mini golf course to take adults and children to spend a good time by the water. Takeaway, distance of 1.50m for the tables, wearing a mask is compulsory when people move around in the restaurant or on the terrace, hydroalcoholic gel outside

Kebab, burgers on the spot and to take away.

Establishment with a family atmosphere. Home-made cooking for 3 generations! Our "Soirée Étape" formulas will delight you! All rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, telephone, shower and free Wifi connection. Breakfast is served in the room from 7.15 am from Monday to Friday.

Chez Sophie, in Briouze, is a family house since 1949! Sandrine and Maxime Excellent, Master Restaurateurs, are waiting for you in a joyful and good mood. Here, everything is homemade and for 3 generations !!!

In the heart of a forestry training centre, this timber-framed gite is classified as a "Low Consumption and High Environmental Quality Building" with solar panels for the production of hot water and wood-fired heating (forestry chips).The Château - upper gite: New single-storey building adjoining another gite on the lower level: 9 bedrooms accessible to the disabled, each with 4 single beds (2 of which are bunk beds), 1 shower room (Italian shower, double washbasins) and a separate wc en suite. Reception room in the annex building. Central heating (extra charge for groups from 15 October to 15 May). Enclosed garden.

Guest room adjoining the owners' house with independent access. On the first floor: private living room with dining area (TV, microwave, sink, kettle and refrigerator), shower room/toilet. Upstairs : 1 bedroom open on the living room (1 double bed 160 cm and 1 extra bed). Central heating (electric in the bathroom). Parking space. Common garden. Wifi

In a framework green, quiet and relaxation are assured in this small equestrian property located between Flers and Argentan, in Norman Switzerland. For lovers of nature, for you who need unzip, our cottage is at the start of many hiking trails and discover the flora and fauna of an exceptional site: the swamp of Grand Haze. Plenty of outdoor (hiking to water skiing through the ropes...) but also various tours and, why not, a stop well-being at the spa resort of Bagnoles de l'Orne will complement your stay. Our riders friends can come with their Steed and will benefit from equestrian facilities on-site (boxes, paddocks, career drained 20 x 40) or 800 metres (Equestrian Center la Ramée). The first floor of the House of the owners with living area and lounge (stove): 1 bedroom (1 bed for 2 persons, 1 bed 1 person), bathroom, independent toilet. Central heating. In a (terraced gite with possibility of connecting door) accessible to people with disabilities dependence: 1 bedroom (1 bed of 2 persons), shower room with wc. Electric heating. Terrace and garden 1000 m² non ended with swing.

In a green setting, calm and relaxation are guaranteed in this small equestrian property located between Flers and Argentan, on the edge of Suisse Normande and the Normandie Maine Park. For nature lovers, for you who need to unwind, our cottage is at the start of numerous hiking trails and will allow you to discover the fauna and flora of an exceptional site: the Grand Hazé marsh. Many outdoor activities (from hiking with the greenway 600 meters away, to water skiing and tree climbing) but also varied visits and, why not, a wellness stop at the spa resort of Bagnoles de Orne will complete your stay. Our equestrian friends can come with their horses and will benefit from the equestrian facilities on site (boxes, paddocks, 20x40 drained arena). All-inclusive equipment. Old restored sheepfold. Ground floor: living room, open kitchen, WC, bathroom, laundry room. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (1 double bed, baby bed), 1 bedroom (3 single beds). Electric heating, sheets and utilities included. Unfenced land. Possibility of adding an additional room labeled Tourism and Handicap (1 double bed) with bathroom with private WC: €20 / day.

15th-century logis on 3 hectares with pond, very peaceful setting. 2 steps from the Marais du Grand Hazé, 3kms from Briouze station, restored to a high standard and awarded the Fondation du Patrimoine label.

A real cocoon with a geodesic shape! Facing due west, you can admire the sunsets over the bocage but also the starry nights. The upper part of the dome opens for more comfort. Aurore will make you taste the saffron that she produces in Burgundy. She offers you the chance to enjoy yoga sessions given by a qualified professional 400 meters away, as well as massages (by reservation). Just 4 km away: shops and restaurants, train station, greenway and nature reserve "le marais du Grand Hazé". 11 km away: leisure center of the Rabodanges lake (supervised swimming in summer, water skiing, canoeing, electric boats, towed buoys, fishing). Unusual 20 m² wooden frame dome, made of canvas and insulated with wool: Double bed 160 x 200 cm, kettle and coffee machine, baby bed on request, sink, shower cubicle and toilet. Raised wooden terrace with spa. 4G network. Heating by reversible air conditioning. All-inclusive formula with sheets, towels and breakfast. Optional table d'hôtes on reservation. Partially enclosed shared garden of the owners, with a very nice and very discreet Golden Retriver dog.

In a quiet hamlet, the owners have completely renovated this old bread oven with an extension to take advantage of a beautiful living room. The children will be delighted to be able to feed the dwarf goats and the hens nearby. Beautiful walks in perspective in the heart of Houlme and at the gates of Suisse Normande: don't miss the natural area of the Grand Hazé marsh and the Roches d'Oëtre site. Independent house with heating included. Ground floor: large living room with fitted kitchen and lounge (sofa bed for 2 people, TV), laundry room with wc and washbasin. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm), 1 bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm), 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90 x 190 cm), shower room. Enclosed garden 80 m² with terrace and garden furniture. Possibility to recharge an electric vehicle on site.

Small, stylish house with a small, functional kitchen, a living room with a wood-burning stove and a shower room with toilet. Upstairs, charming bedroom with 1 double bed. Outside, lovely wooded grounds with garden furniture and barbecue.