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A lovely artist's village not to be missed.

The church of St Pierre des Ormes holds an important place in the heart of the village, surrounded by its pretty flowerbeds. Dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, it has retained its Romanesque portal. After crossing it, you cross the narthex to reach a second door which opens onto the main nave of the building. The wooden vault is barrel-vaulted. An extension was made in the 16th century by adding a side aisle, with two windows which would become dormers. The small door with Renaissance decoration opened onto the cemetery, then adjoining. The current choir was built in the 19th century. The altar is made with two hemp braies supporting a beautiful wooden board. Note, on each side of the choir, wooden niches, one of which houses a statue of St John (with an eagle). A pilgrimage was organized every September 8th to Saint Gourgon, because the fountain was reputed to cure eye diseases. Very popular until the beginning of the 20th century, it was gradually abandoned. The fountain, now filled in, was located in the cellar of a house near the current town hall.

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Dedicated to St Jouin, the church is only mentioned at the end of the 11th century. The building was fortified during the wars of religion. Gunboats (some rotating) are added as well as an underground refuge. You will see one as you go around the church. You can also admire the gargoyles and the magnificent sculpted capitals on either side of the portal. Inside, don't miss the carved keystones and capitals. The building contains quite rich furniture, including a headless sculpture holding a book whose origin and meaning remain mysterious.

The Bellême forest is one of the most majestic in the Perche region, with its century-old oaks and its rich biodiversity. The forest is particularly famous for its mushrooms, which you can discover during guided walks or during the international mycological days of Bellême, every year in October.

A beautiful little village that stands out for its charming houoses and characterful buildings. So much so that it has obtained the Petites Cités de Caractère® label.

The house itself was built in the mid 1600s, but the real star of this castle is the tower to the west of the house. It dates from the 1500s and is part of the original castle walls. Be sure to head to this vantage point to see the tower, it's worth taking a short detour on your way.

The house itself was built in the mid 1600s, but the real star of this castle is the tower to the west of the house. It dates from the 1500s and is part of the original castle walls. Do not miss to go to this observation point to see the tower, it is worth taking a short detour.