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Juvigny-Val-D'Andaine

Bonvouloir Tower

Juvigny-Val-D'Andaine

Bonvouloir Tower

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Bonvouloir Tower

Name: Bonvouloir Tower
Rating: 2

Recommended by 13 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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Location: Juvigny-Val-D'Andaine, Alençon, Normandy, France

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1. Tour de Bonvouloir par le lit de la Gione — boucle depuis Bagnoles de l’Orne

33.4km

02:08

260m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Château de Domfront – Medieval Town of Domfront loop from Domfront

90.6km

05:54

730m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Lit de la Gione. – Tour de Bonvouloir loop from Tessé-la-Madeleine

20.5km

01:40

220m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Lpx 📸

January 19, 2020

Classified Historical Monument, it is the last vestige of the castle of the same name.
Erected in 1485 and more than 26 meters high, it is also known as the "Bonvouloir lighthouse", its situation having enabled many soldiers lost in the vicinity to find their way.

If you see anything other than a simple tower, don't blush. Because its eminently phallic shape is wanted. It is due, according to legend, to the will of Lord Hugues de Tessé to thank the source of Bagnoles for his youth and renewed vigor, as well as his numerous descendants. A legend itself very linked to that of the discovery of the source of Bagnoles.

Indeed, Sire Hugues de Tessé had an old horse, Rapide. The latter, old and worn out, was no longer of any use to him but as he was very attached to him, rather than killing him, he chose to abandon him in the forest of Andaines.
So what was his surprise to find him dashing a month later.
Intrigued, he then gets on it and quickly leads him to the source. He bathes there too, and finds his youth but also his vigor. He thus engendered very numerous descendants.

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Martial MANDON

June 24, 2023

A magnificent site that improves every year. Spend some time on the surroundings and enjoy the café terrace.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Juvigny-Val-D'Andaine, Alençon, Normandy, France

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Bonvouloir Tower

1. Tour de Bonvouloir par le lit de la Gione — boucle depuis Bagnoles de l’Orne

2. Château de Domfront – Medieval Town of Domfront loop from Domfront

3. Lit de la Gione. – Tour de Bonvouloir loop from Tessé-la-Madeleine

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