La Ferté-Bernard, Administrative commune in Sarthe, France
La Ferté-Bernard is a commune in the Sarthe region of northwestern France, crisscrossed by waterways with medieval stone buildings lining its narrow streets. The water channels define how the town is organized and connect different sections of the center.
The settlement began as an 11th-century fortress and served as a defensive position. It gained prominence in 1424 when it resisted a four-month English siege, becoming a local symbol of resistance.
The Notre-Dame des Marais church displays a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles that reflect regional building traditions. Its presence shapes how the town center looks and reveals the craftsmanship of earlier generations.
Visitors can rent electric boats to explore the water channels throughout the town. Boat stations are located at multiple points in the center, making it easy to access different areas by water.
A medieval dragon legend called the Peluda is said to emerge from the Huisne River and adds a mythical dimension to the place. This tale remains woven into local folklore and continues to capture the imagination of visitors.
Location: Sarthe
Location: arrondissement of Mamers
Elevation above the sea: 104 m
Shares border with: Saint-Martin-des-Monts, Saint-Aubin-des-Coudrais, Dehault, La Chapelle-du-Bois, Souvigné-sur-Même, Préval, Cherré-Au
Address: 72400 La Ferté-Bernard, France
Phone: +33243607272
Email: mairie@lafertebernard.fr
Website: https://la-ferte-bernard.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.18667,0.65444
Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:23
Château du Haut-Buisson
3.2 km
Notre-Dame-des-Marais
106 m
Porte Saint-Julien
247 m
Abbaye de la Pelice
2 km
Église Saint-Antoine-de-Rochefort de La Ferté-Bernard
984 m
Hôtel Courtin de Torsay
155 m
Halles de La Ferté-Bernard
158 m
Église Saint-Symphorien de Cherreau
2.2 km
Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Cherré
1.5 km
Église Saint-Aubin
5.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Lyphard
232 m
Maison, 10 rue Carnot
144 m
Fontaine Carnot
132 m
Château de la Ferté-Bernard
232 m
Maison, 7 rue Carnot
125 mOrgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame-des-Marais de La Ferté-Bernard
108 m
Maison, 15 rue d'Huisne
186 mObservatoire
2.9 kmObservatoire des Ajeux
2.6 kmLe bénitier
1.5 kmMemorial, Highway location marker
3.4 kmHighway location marker, memorial
2.5 kmHighway location marker, memorial
1.6 kmMonument aux Morts
1.5 kmMemorial
1.3 kmWayside cross
5.1 kmHighway location marker, memorial
4.3 kmHighway location marker, memorial
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