Mortagne-au-Perche, Medieval town in Normandy, France
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Location: Orne
Location: Communauté de communes du Pays de Mortagne-au-Perche
Location: arrondissement of Mortagne-au-Perche
Elevation above the sea: 216 m
Shares border with: Loisail, Réveillon, Saint-Hilaire-le-Châtel, Saint-Langis-lès-Mortagne, Villiers-sous-Mortagne
Address: 61400 Mortagne-au-Perche, France
Phone: +33233851111
Email: mairie@mortagneauperche.com
Website: http://mortagneauperche.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.52051,0.55011
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07
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
Église Sainte-Céronne de Sainte-Céronne-lès-Mortagne
5.4 km
Hôtel de Fontenay
369 m
Hôtel Foureau-Dutertre
264 m
Église Saint-Médard
6.2 km
Église Saint-Martin
3.8 km
Hôtel des Tailles de Mortagne-au-Perche
453 m
Maison romane de Loisail
3.7 km
Église Notre-Dame de Courgeon
6.5 km
Église Saint-Denis de Saint-Denis-sur-Huisne
5.7 km
Manoir des Rosiers
5.8 km
Longueil mansion
470 m
Église Saint-Hilaire de Saint-Hilaire-le-Châtel
5.1 km
Église Saint-Martin de Réveillon
4.7 km
Église Saint-Lomer de Courgeoût
4.7 km
Église Saint-Prix de Villiers-sous-Mortagne
3.8 km
Chapelle du couvent des clarisses de Saint-François de Mortagne-au-Perche
345 m
Chapelle du lycée Bignon de Mortagne-au-Perche
481 m
Maison de Henri IV
353 m
Maison du doyen Toussaint
355 m
Ancien couvent des Clarisses de Saint-François de Mortagne-au-Perche
322 m
Château de Loisail
3.8 km
Crypte Saint André de la Collégiale De Toussaint
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