Discover Dorceau with Forest View Camping & Chambres d'Hôtes

This hike is the second stage of an 8-day, 220-km circuit, the Tour des Collines du Perche. During this second stage, you will gradually leave the Vallée de l’Huisne and enter the forest area with its foothills, coming out at Bretoncelles before going back in and then reaching the village of Moutiers-au-Perche, which is nestled in the Vallée de la Corbionne.

La Moussetière Pepperpot Turrets A journey back in time among the forest and bocages. You will admire the manor houses, including those in La Moussetière, with round pepperpot turrets, and discover some of the curiosities of the Remalard area.

Explore a village full of character and a farming area composed of grasslands, woods and lakes.

Say it with flowers! Explore the Perche area’s villages in bloom. A well-being route where the beauty of plants and flowers is combined with remarkable architectural heritage. Admire the castles and manor houses in Boissy-Maugis, Maison-Maugis and Monceaux-au-Perche, the impressive “cathedral of the fields” in La Chapelle-Montligeon and Réno-Valdieu’s majestic forest.

Discover a picturesque route through the forest, past the beautiful Étang de la Herse and its miraculous spring.

Departing from Bellême, this cycle ride idea is perfect for the whole family. This 38-km cycle ride will be an opportunity to explore the Perche area and its hilly landscapes.

Bellême Forest extends over the gentle Perche hills. Covered with majestic oak trees, a piece of ancient Gaul still lives on here.

This walk goes through the Woods of Saint Christophe where there often are horse riders. You will walk on the former royal ditches, medieval remains of the border between France and Normandy. This walk combines beautiful landscapes with plains and forests as well as heritage sites such as the pretty little church in Saint-Christophe-sur-Avre.

In the Pays d'Avre, d'Eure et d'Iton, the 9-km long (5 miles) Greenway Les Bois Francs provides relaxation for both the mind and the body. Rural landscapes, sweet and fresh undergrowth, traces testifying to the Roman or Norman histories, visit of Verneuil-sur-Avre, a former fortified city located on the border of the Duchy of Normandy and the Kingdom of France, etc.: this walk takes you to experience art, history and nature.

Upstairs from the town hall by outside staircase: entrance with sofa and TV, living room and fitted kitchen (induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer), bedroom (6 single bunk beds) and a second attic bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm, 2 single beds 90 x 190 cm), bathroom (3 showers, 2 washbasins, 2 WCs, washing machine with dryer). 3rd floor with mezzanine: 4 single beds 90 x 190 cm. Beds equipped with comforters and disposable sheets. No storage units. Cleaning included. Small dogs accepted on request. Room for bikes or motorcycles. River and petanque court 300 m away and public electric vehicle charging station. Unenclosed garden of approx. 500 m².

Ages 6 and over. For several days now, strange things have been happening at the Domaine de Trotté… Three worlds meet at its river: the Mayenne, the Orne and the Sarthe all converge there; it’s already the stuff of legend! Do you know the fourth? Nomads and their horses, pedlars of the imagination, had only recently stopped off there when they witnessed some surprising phenomena! They need your help to understand them! Will you dare to explore this world? A spectacular walk for the whole family. A mysterious night-time walk. A delightful, convivial experience. Forest soup and refreshments will be available halfway through the quest. Hike (approx. 8.5 km) not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Concession €6 / Full price €10.

The Moulin gîte is in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve. To get there, leave the road and follow the Sarthon, the river that flows into the Sarthe, for 200 metres. It's an exceptional place to recharge your batteries and breathe! You can discover the Mont des Avaloirs and the entire southern part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a communal site open to the public, with a hiking trail close to the gîte. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away, with all local shops. For leisure activities, you can go to the leisure centre at Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing or kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course and other activities). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been designated one of France's most beautiful villages. River fishing in the Sarthon, 1st category, fishing licence required. Ground floor: living room 22m² (fireplace with wood burner, TV, dining room, sofa bed) - kitchen 10m² (electric hob, fridge, electric oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, etc.). A few steps lead up to the bathroom with shower tray, washbasin, hairdryer, washing machine and separate WC. 1 bedroom with 1 140*190 bed 2 bedrooms each with 2 separate 0.80*190 beds 1 cupboard or 1 chest of drawers, or even a desk. Baby equipment on request: cot, high chair. Enclosed garden area, one-piece dining table with bench, solid barbecue. Car park 80 m away. Other gîtes 200 m away. La Bataille, with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, and two stopover gîtes run directly by the local council.

In the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, the gîte La Bataille, on the Trotté estate, offers simple accommodation with 2 bedrooms, a large living room and a terrace with dining table for 5 people, close to numerous hiking trails. The site is ideal for exploring Mont des Avaloirs and the entire western part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Just below the gîte, the Sarthon flows into the Sarthe. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a municipal site open to the public. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away and has all the local shops you need. For leisure activities, you can go to the Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei leisure centre, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing and kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course, rock-climbing, ULM). River fishing, just below the gîte (map required). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been awarded the "Plus beaux villages de France" label. Other gîtes on site: Le Moulin, 200 metres away, with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, and two nearby gîtes d'étapes run directly by the local council.

Remarkable gîte in the Alpes Mancelles, 1.5km from Saint Cénéri-le-Gerei - classified as one of France's most beautiful villages - and 7km from Saint Léonard des Bois. Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, tree climbing, the choice of activities in this natural area, the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Stone, wood, terracotta floor tiles and nature are the words that best describe this vast house, set on a knoll overlooking the surrounding countryside. The river Sarthe flows below. On the ground floor, the living rooms open onto the outside. 3 main bedrooms, including one on the ground floor with its own shower room. A mezzanine area with low ceilings for 3 extra beds. Courtyard with games, swing and outdoor furniture around the house. All shops and services are 3.7km from the gîte, in the village of Saint Pierre des Nids.

This gîte is located in the Parc Normandie Maine in Ravigny, on the borders of the Mayenne (Mont des Avaloirs), Sarthe (Alpes Mancelles) and Orne (St Céneri-le-Gérei: most beautiful villages in France). An undulating site, with remarkable views over the bocage countryside. La Muletière is close to Mont des Avaloirs (highest point in the Armorican Massif, 417m). Numerous hiking trails. 3km from the VéloScénie Paris/Le Mont-Saint-Michel, at Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon. La Muletière is a spacious 130m² accommodation, with large living rooms on the ground floor, 2 bath/shower rooms, 1 separate toilet and 3 bedrooms. Overhanging sheltered terrace, very large garden of 1500m² where children love to hide! Swing set. Unenclosed land. Less than an hour away, enjoy the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, with its casinos and spa. Shops: Saint Denis sur Sarthon (2.5km), Saint Pierre des Nids (6km), Pré-en-Paille (10km), Alençon (10km).

Created in 1976, ten gardens are separated by walls and hedges of different colours and shapes. This is above all a garden of trees, shrubs and perennials chosen for their visual beauty all year round (flowers, autumn and winter colours) as well as for their botanical interest or rarity. The collections of pieris and daphnes have been approved by the Conservatoire des Collections Végétales Spécialisées (CCVS). Awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label in 2004 and "Top des Parcs" national first prize in 2006.

Boiscorde Manor spans over several buildings dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries. The entrance is flanked by two round towers , one of which incorporates a massive dovecote. The Manor can be visited from the outside, and its gable boasts some beautiful mullion windows.

Seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are available at Nicolas Verrier’s raised bed permaculture allotment. Bees are also kept on site and their honey is for sale.

Alain Vernholes can tell you a story about each and every one of the 500 trees he himself has planted on his lande in Boiscorde, Rémalard. Weather permitting, the guided tours take place every Sunday afternoon from mid-September to mid-November, with the point of departure at the Tourist Office.

Water rules around here, whether in lakes, clear streams, boggy meadows or wet woodlands, it imposes its presence on every living species. Only visitors can keep their feet dry, thanks to a path built on piles. Their journey will be accompanied by the song of the large gold and large marsh grasshopper or the short-winged conehead, another wetland grasshopper. The praying mantis, previously completely unknown in Basse-Normandie, is particularly abundant. The lesser marbled fritillary, a butterfly also known as the "grande violette" in French, despite its orange colour, can be seen flying in July and August. The area is a breeding ground for wetland birds, such as the common Grasshopper warbler. Rare orchids flower undisturbed. Without grazing or mowing, this orchid would disappear under pressure from the sedges. On the banks of the Corbionne, the European White Elm can be identified in the spring by its lash-lined seeds. Discovery trail located at "Les Grands Prés". Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Guided tours only available from the Parc du Perche and the Commune de Bretoncelles.

In the heart of the Perche hills, Les Jardins de la Licorne grows organic medicinal plants. Combining tradition and modernity, come and discover our fields of flowers in the heart of the bocage countryside, our innovative farming techniques that protect biodiversity, and our processing methods. Guided tour with free tasting and herbal teas for sale at the farm.

Guided by specialists from the Normandy Karst study centre, discover every facet of this outstanding geological site: chalk with its fossils, the water circuit within the rock and the start of the formation of a natural (karstic) underground network and traces of exploitation of the former quarry for building stone, dating back centuries...

Motte and bailey in its enclosure

Traditional cider estate at the heart of the Perche, the Domaine du Ruisseau produces AOC Perche cider, Calvados and showcases apples and cider in all shapes and forms.

At the heart of the Perche regional natural Park, come and visit a small, family-run goat farm, on an authentic estate in Corbionne Valley. Malvina sells soaps & cosmetics made from goat’s milk, wool for knitting and her mohair creations using the hair from her angora goats. With a prior booking, take a guided tour of the farm and the various production workshops (1.5 hour tour).

Former station restored to welcome all travelers, we offer local dishes prepared by the chef. Our shaded terrace also awaits you for your moments of relaxation. Bike parking at your disposal.

In the center of the prettiest village of the Perche, on the site of an old post house entirely restored in 2006, the Villa Fol Avril offers you: - its rooms of character, particularly spacious and comfortable - its menu based on fresh regional products.

Charming hotel in a protected village of the Perche In a green setting, the restaurant welcomes you in the old engine room of the mill, until the end of October During the winter it is at the table of the castle that you will be welcomed with an inventive cooking and full of flavours.

Le Bistrot des Ecuries offers you a real Bistrot cuisine composed of simple, quality products from the region. Some typical Austrian dishes are added to the menu. The Bistrot des Ecuries is also: a wine bar, guest rooms, a Boutique (wine world and the Epicerie de l'Huisne with its local products), the Ecurie H (stop for horse riders, quarry and obstacle park at your disposal ...) Wide spacing of the tables, hydroalcoholic gel at the entrance and in the toilets, masks worn by the staff, cleaning and disinfection of the premises after each service, strict rules of hygiene in the kitchen and in the dining room.

COTÉ JARDIN, invites you to discover traditional cuisine featuring local flavors. Let yourself be seduced by the varied menu and treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary experience in and around Longny les villages.

Ideally located on the town hall square, the Café du Commerce welcomes you from Monday to Saturday, market dishes for lunch and in season, plates to share until 9pm from Thursday to Saturday with a nice selection of wines.

Pizzeria offering daily menu, located on Place de Longny with 32 indoor and 24 outdoor seats. Disabled access.

We welcome you in a warm atmosphere to offer you a variety of services, such as dry cleaning, car registration, pickup relay point, proximity payment. We will be able to answer all your requests. Our restaurant also opens its doors to you to propose various formulas of greedy meals. Come and enjoy our tasty dishes made with fresh and seasonal products. At La Bonne Franquette, you are also invited to theme evenings throughout the year.

Charming hotel - restaurant in a small village of the Perche. Cards and menus worked mainly with fresh local products. Reception and services provided in a warm atmosphere. Fireplace and terrace according to the season. -Our Referent Covid-19 has adapted the directives of the Authorities to our hotel; he rigorously controls their application and makes them evolve to always welcome you in the best conditions. -Our team is trained and rigorously applies the reinforced procedures and barrier gestures; it obligatorily wears a mask. -We post the sanitary instructions wherever they are useful -We have organised the distance by means of road markings, direction of traffic, etc., without detracting from the comfort of your stay -Our health protocols are reinforced, especially on frequent points of contact such as door handles, switches, lift buttons, etc. -We use cleaning products that are effective against Covid-19 and are eco-labelled as much as possible -We recommend to book online to pay remotely, receive your invoice by email. -Your room and bathroom are rigorously cleaned and sanitized. Bed linen and towels are washed at a high temperature in accordance with the recommendations of the Authorities. Additional welcome products and pillows are available on request at the reception desk. -The service of your breakfast and meals is adapted. The tables are spaced 1 m apart, the tables cannot accommodate more than 10 people; if there are 12 of you, we will make 2 tables! We invite you to enjoy our terrace (if possible). Our menu is available in digital format or on slate. Wearing a mask is compulsory to move around. -The best proof of our commitment: we take care of you and your environment all day long, in front of you and in total transparency

Takeaway or eat-in concept. Close to the Véloscénie, Franck welcomes you all year round to discover his specialties. Cycling friends, don't hesitate to come and push open the restaurant door! Un Eté dans le Perche also offers a catering service for special events.

A beautiful campsite, only 3 km from Remalard, next to the Saussay forest. 23 pitches for Camping Cars, Caravans and Tents, around a lovely pond and in the nearby meadow. Restaurant & bar on site. Minimum stay 2 nights. Interesting discounts for longer stays. Forest View respects the conditions in place to protect the health and safety of their campers: Wearing face masks in public areas Social distancing measures and signage, including the restaurant Hand disinfection stations at the entrance to buildings and sanitary facilities

In a small, quiet hamlet on the heights of Rémalard (all shops) and along a hiking trail which joins the greenway 2 km away, this all-inclusive gîte is ideal for getting back to nature or for a wellness stay (SPA 7 km away). Single-story Percheron-style farmhouse: living room with fully equipped kitchen, lounge with one step (wood-burning stove - wood provided, double sofa bed and TV), bedroom (double bed 160 x 200 cm - linens provided) on the garden level, bathroom (walk-in shower and corner bathtub - towels provided), separate toilet. Electric heating and cleaning included. Bicycle storage. Terrace with garden surrounded by hedges.

On the heights of Dorceau (municipality of Rémalard en Perche) quoted central to discover the Perche and overlooking the valley of the Huisne, this beautiful Percheronne farmhouse has been admirably restored by two lovers of the region, also owners of the guest rooms " The Oak of Remalard" 4 km. Services on request: catering, shopping on arrival, organization of hikes... Independent Percheron house at the end of a small hamlet, all inclusive. - Ground floor : large entrance, living room with dining area and open kitchen (wood stove), living room with open fireplace (1st basket of wood provided), bathroom with wc, parental suite with double bed 180 x 200 cm, extra bed and desk (Internet cable), bathroom adjoining the suite with shower, sauna (1 use included in the living room then at an additional cost) and wc. - Stage : bedroom with 2 single beds 90 x 200 cm, bedroom with double bed 180 x 200 cm), bathroom with wc. Outdoor laundry room with washing machine and dryer. East-facing terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. Unfenced garden of around 500 m² and private parking.

Superb farmhouse very well restored with professional furniture, very spacious and totally independent. Come and live an experience of authenticity in a green setting, absolute calm at the end of a path, with the countryside and the Percheron forest on the horizon. An exceptional address with indoor swimming pool just for you and a 360° view where you can observe wildlife! - Ground floor : Large entrance with stone staircase, living room/lounge, open fireplace and TV, fully equipped fitted kitchen with 2 sinks including 1 in stone and TV, bedroom (double bed 160 x 200 cm), private open bathroom, bedroom (double bed 160 x 200 cm, 2 pull-out single beds) with partially partitioned door and curtain, bathroom, separate toilet, laundry room with additional fridge and freezer, separate wc. Games rooms in the old stables with ping pong table. Indoor swimming pool heated from May to the end of October, sanitary facilities (shower, washbasin, wc). - Stage : bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm), bedroom (double bed 160 x 200 cm, single bed), bedroom (2 beds made for 1 person 90 x 200 cm, 1 bed made 110 cm, small child's bed), bathroom with wc. Courtyard and large unfenced garden with terraces, barbecue, parasol, hammock, outdoor wooden structure for children. Grassland with donkey.

The Moulin de Dorceau is a remarkable aesthetic testimony to Perche. Recently restored, it offers you a stay with family or friends in an exceptional setting in the heart of Perche. Located in the middle of emblematic villages of Perche and on major routes, the spot is ideal for lovers of a wild and preserved environment. All-inclusive accommodation Ground floor : Large entrance with table football, Equipped kitchen with a fireplace for grilling, Living room with fireplace and dining room 1st floor : 1 bedroom with 2 sleeping areas separated by a curtain and each with 1 single bed 90x190 cm and separated by a curtain 1 bedroom for 2 people with a double bed 140x190 cm 1 bedroom for 4 people with a double bed 140x190 cm and 2 single beds 90x190 cm 1 bedroom for 2 people with a double bed 160x200 cm, private shower room and private toilet 1 bathroom with toilet and 1 shower room with toilet 2nd Floor : 1 bedroom for 2 people with a double bed 140x190 cm 1 bedroom for 2 people with 2 single beds 90x190 cm 1 bedroom with 1 single bed 90x190 cm 1 bathroom and a separate toilet Terrace of 140 m2 on land of 8000m2 with an island.

Entire house with old charm in the countryside at 1h30 from Paris. Stay with all comfort at 2km from a small typical Percheron village: Bretoncelles. House of 140m2. 3 bedrooms including a master suite with bath and shower + a landing room with 2 convertible sofa beds, cot, high chair for baby, barbecue outside. Hiking trail in the forest just behind. One hectare of private land. Entirely closed ground. Outside, there are games for children such as a trampoline, ping-pong table, petanque balls, darts, swing, table soccer. For the animal lovers: On the immense ground which is entirely reserved to you, you will find in their enclosure a donkey and small dwarf goats. Part of the year they are in our other meadow at 10min. In this case you will be welcome to come and see them in our farm with the possibility of making ballads or pony rides for the children on simple request for free. Possibility of canoeing on the Huisne river at 5 min by car. Villeray Castle Spa is 8 minutes away by car to relax. Many restaurants with local products nearby.

Charming family cottage where everything is included with direct access on the "voie verte". You can use bicycles and you can accompany Nicole to look after the animals of his mini farm or fishing with Alain, fly fishing fanatic. "Spa Pom" at 1.5 km. Weekend 3 nights in high season = 380 €. Authentic semi-detached house. Ground floor: living room with lounge (insert, fishpond), kitchen, lavatory. Upstairs: lounge on the landing, bedroom (1 double bed 160 x 200 cm, TV with DVD player and many DVD) with private shower room / lavatory, bedroom (2 single beds, TV with DVD player), private shower room (shower multijets) with lavatory. Central heating. Possibility of extra bed and dryer. Shady terrace. Summer kitchen with sink, barbecue and terrace. Private unfenced garden on a 4000 m² property with unclosed pool. Children's games, sandpit, slide, petanque, bicycles of all ages. Mini farm with dwarf goats, backyard animals, aviary and breeding of dwarf rabbits.

Bed and breakfast located in the Perche, in the heart of an organic farm, independent and fitted kitchen, bedroom with 1 double bed, living room with fireplace, possibility of sleeping in the living room with a sofa bed for 2 people, private shower room. Private terrace overlooking the countryside, quiet with garden furniture. Breakfast included in the form of a basket.

Small house typical of the Perche region, located in a small hamlet in the countryside near Nocé. Small living room, fitted kitchen and shower room on ground floor, upstairs 2 adjoining bedrooms with small bathroom and toilet. Individual garden with trees and garden furniture overlooking the countryside.

The hilltop hamlet is a sprawling 2-hectare estate nestled in the heart of nature, featuring a pond, surrounded by forests, and offering breathtaking views of the Perche countryside. A direct path will lead you to the greenway less than 100 meters downhill, allowing you to reach the village of Rémalard—with all its shops and services—on foot or by bike. It’s the perfect spot for families. Stargazers will be in heaven! Less than 2 km away: La Petite Rochelle Garden, featuring a water playground in July and August. %C0 Just a few minutes away: the Perche Nature Park Visitor Center in Courboyer offers exhibitions, horse-drawn carriage rides, and nature activities. All-inclusive estate comprising 3 houses: GRANDE MAISON (12–13 people): - Ground floor: spacious living room with lounge area (stove, piano, game table), dining room and fully equipped kitchen, bedroom (double bed), and en suite bedroom (180 cm double bed that can be separated) with an adjoining bathroom/toilet. - Upper floor on two half-levels: pull-out bed on the mezzanine, bedroom (180 cm split double bed), 2 bathrooms with toilets, bedroom (160 cm double bed), bedroom (160 cm double bed), bedroom (double bed, 160) and adjoining bathroom/toilet, 30 m² covered terrace with patio furniture on enclosed property shared with the owner. SMALL, single-story, attached house for 4 people: living room with fully equipped kitchen and sitting area, open-plan bedroom (160 double bed) and en suite bedroom (2 single beds that can be joined), bathroom with toilet, laundry room. Terrace with garden furniture. SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME for 9 people: - Ground floor: living room with kitchen and sitting area (stove), second living room, bedroom (180-cm separable double bed) with adjoining shower room/toilet, bedroom (160 double bed) with adjoining bathroom/toilet, separate toilet. - First floor: bathroom, bedroom (2 double beds—140 and 160, 1 single bed) and en suite bedroom (160 double bed). 30 m² terrace. COMMUNAL BARN: 130 m² living room with kitchen, bar, ping-pong table, darts, and foosball table. Video projector with screen available. Large parking area and pétanque court on the hillside. Sheets, linens, and towels provided. Underfloor heating powered by a pellet and gas boiler included. Dogs may be allowed outside the enclosed garden of the main house (the owners, who live nearby, have a very friendly dog, though it is less so with other dogs). Heavy-duty outlet for charging electric cars.