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    Location: Sées, Alençon, Normandy, France

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    June 12, 2024

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    Nice village with a campsite, shops, petrol pump and history
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    History

    In ancient times, Sées was the main town of the Celtic tribe of the Esuvier, who are equated with the Sagii; they were probably the namesakes for Sées. As coin finds etc. prove, the Romans were also present. Around the year 440, the town was Christianized by Bishop Latuinis. In the 9th century, the town was repeatedly attacked by the Normans; after they settled in the Duchy of Normandy, the situation gradually calmed down and the town developed anew from three settlement centers (Bourg-L'Evêque, Bourg-Le-Comte and Bourg-L'Abbé).
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    The Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral of the Bishopric of Sées, unusually large for a small town and architecturally exceptional, dates back to the 13th century; it was consecrated on September …
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    1. Sees – Old Town Gate loop from Sées

    6.37km

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 240 m

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