Castles and Manor-Houses:
"The Castle and the Medieval City" of Domfront - XIIth
century, free visit of the site every day. Guided tours in English every
Wednesday from June 15th to September 15th at 3 pm (2.5 € per person).
"The Bonelière Manor-House" in St Mars d'Egrenne
- XVIth century, free visits in July and August from 2 to 8 pm.
"Montchauveau Manor-House" in Céaucé
- XVIIth century, free outdoor tour and partial indoor visit in July
and August from 2 to 6 pm or on appointment. 
"The Saucerie Gate-House" in La Haute Chapelle - XIVth
and XVIth centuries (listed), outdoor visit all year round.
"The Guyardière Manor-House" in La Haute
Chapelle - XVIIth century, free outdoor visit all year round only
around the pond.
"The
Chaslerie Manor-House" in La Haute Chapelle - XVIth century,
free outdoor visit all year round. Indoor visits for groups on appointment.
Click here
to visit the Chaslerie Web Site.
"The Nocherie Manoir-House" in St Bômer les Forges
- XVIth century, free outdoor visit all year round.
"The Bonvouloir Tower" in Juvigny s/s Andaine - XVth century,
free outdoor visit all year round. Free guided tours, every thursday
at 2:30 pm from 19 april to 30 october on booking (French only).
Contact : 02 33 37 50 83
"La
Guérinière Manor House" at Passais la Conception
- XVIIth century, outdoor guided tour from the 1st of july to the 31st
of august, from saturday to wednesday included, from 1 to 7 pm (free
entrance, french only).
Chapels and Churches:
"Notre-Dame Abbey Church" in Lonlay l'Abbaye - XIth
and XIVth centuries, situated in the heart of a lush valley, 10km away
from Domfront. Free outdoor and indoor visit, every day from 8 am to
7 pm.
"Notre-Dame-sur-l'Eau
Church" in Domfront - XIth and XIIth centuries, a gem of the
Romanesque Norman art, free outdoor and indoor visit all year round
from 9 am to 6 pm.
Download
the document about Lonlay Abbey and Notre-Dame sur l'Eau here.
"St Julien Church" in Domfront - XXth century, neo-byzantine
style made of reinforced concrete. Being currently restored, access
is not allowed inside.
"The
Oratoire Chapels" in Passais-la-Conception - XIXth and XXth
centuries, an ensemble of 2 chapels, one with remarkable contemporary
paintings and a XVIIth century altarpiece. Free visit all year round
from 9 am to 7 pm.
Download
the document about St Julien and Oratoire here.
When time stood still:
"La Table au Diable" in Passais la Conception. Neolithic
burial monument.
"Le Menhir du Perron" in Passais la Conception. Standing
stone.
"Le Menhir de la Châtaigneraie" in St Siméon.
Standing stone.
"Le
Dolmen du Creux" in St Bômer les Forges. Dolmen.
"La Motte Féodale" in Sept-Forges. Medieval
motte.
"Le Gué de Loré" in Loré. Roman
ford.
Iron Mining Heritage:
"La Maison du Fer" in Dompierre - Iron museum. Photos,
artefacts, models concerning ironworks in the Bocage and the old trades.
Contact : 02.33.38.03.25
"Les Forges de Varenne" in Champsecret
- An iron mill using the charcoal technique, one of the best preserved
in Europe, guided tours on appointment.
Contact : 02.33.37.96.07 
"La Butte Rouge" in Dompierre - Iron
ore calcination kilns, free visit all year round.
Natural Spots:
"La
Fosse Arthour" in St Georges de Rouelley - A 70 metre-deep
gorge cut into the ancient mountain. There you can enjoy various activities
such as rock climbing, horse riding and hiking. Listed in 1966.
"The
Andaine Forest" between Domfront and Bagnoles de l'Orne - State-owned
forest, once part of the biggest forest of the Département. Nature
lovers will appreciate the lovely walks, mushrooms and blueberry picking
and the ever present wild life.
Download
the map of the forest order-form here.
"The Sainte-Anne Mound" in Domfront - Rocky hill facing
Domfront Castle across the gorge.
"Mount Margantin" in St Brice-en-Passais - 270 metres
above sea level, situated between Domfront and Céaucé,
it is reputedly one of the sites haunted by witches to hold their Sabbath...
"The Bizet Mound" in Lonlay l'Abbaye - Exceptional
flora: Erica Ciliaris and Molinia Caerulea.
Flowering art:
"St
Fraimbault" The flowered village. International award-winner
and "4 flowers national Prize" since 1988, St Fraimbault is
one of the most beautiful flowered villages in France. Thanks to the
involvement of its inhabitants and the originality of the floral setting,
St Fraimbault is sure to surprise you!
Contact : 02.33.38.32.22 or 02.33.30.69.60
"The pear trees in bloom" - As spring
closes in, a breathtaking scene is disclosed as the pear trees start
blossoming. A signed route can be followed to enjoy the lush spectacle
of pear tree orchards, typical of this region.
