Mortagne-au-Perche, Medieval town in Normandy, France
Description
Mortagne-au-Perche is a medieval town in Normandy that spreads across hills and plains, characterized by stone buildings in shades of pink, yellow, and ochre. The tight arrangement of houses with their typical facades creates small, distinctive streets that show the regional architecture of the Perche region.
History
The town was founded as a fortified settlement and kept its medieval walls along with important structures such as the Saint-Denis Gate and the Notre-Dame church. Over centuries it remained a significant center in the Perche region, though its economic role changed.
Culture
The town is known among food lovers for its blood sausage, a specialty with deep roots here that is regularly celebrated in competitions. Visitors can discover this local product in restaurants and at the market.
Practical
The covered market is the best place to discover local products and get a feel for daily life in town. Explore on foot since the narrow streets and hills make driving difficult to navigate.
Did you know?
More than two dozen sundials are mounted on house facades throughout town, an unusual collection of time-measuring devices. This overlooked detail shows how residents personalized their surroundings over the centuries.
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Église Notre-Dame de Mortagne-au-Perche
305 m
Église Saint Germain de Loisé
1.3 km
Statue of Neptune
408 m
Hippodrome de Mortagne-au-Perche
738 m
Collégiale de Toussaint
311 m
Porte Saint-Denis, Mortagne-au-Perche
283 m
Hôtel de Fontenay
369 m
Hôtel Foureau-Dutertre
264 m
Église Saint-Martin
3.8 km
Hôtel des Tailles de Mortagne-au-Perche
453 m
Maison romane de Loisail
3.7 km
Longueil mansion
470 mCiné Étoile
305 mMaison des comtes du Perche
277 mMusée Alain
286 mHôpital Saint-Nicolas de Mortagne-au-Perche
257 m
Chapelle du couvent des clarisses de Saint-François de Mortagne-au-Perche
345 m
Chapelle du lycée Bignon de Mortagne-au-Perche
481 m
Ancien couvent des Clarisses de Saint-François de Mortagne-au-Perche
322 m
Maison du doyen Toussaint
355 mMaison à tourelle de Mortagne-au-Perche
326 m
Maison de Henri IV
353 mMusée percheron
277 mMaison natale d'Alain
436 m
Crypte Saint André de la Collégiale De Toussaint
330 mLe Carré du Perche
697 mChaplain
362 mWork of art, statue
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