Mortagne au Perche
Mortagne au Perche is a very old country town and was once the capital of the Perche region. It has a wealth of history and many ancient buildings, including a house once owned by the French king, Henry IV. The town museum is situated close to the 13th century portail St Denis and contains many artifacts showing life around Mortagne over the last 600 years. As the name suggests, the Percheron horse originated in this part of France and can be seen on the many farms and studs that dot the surrounding countryside. Normandy is famous for its variety of food and drink and the Perche is no exception. Mortagne is renowned for its cider, pommeau, calvados and its own Boudin Noir (Black Pudding). Genealogists may find the region of interest, particulary those from Canada. In the 18th/19th century many french people emigrated from here to set up the new colonies of Quebec and Ontario.
13th C. Portail St. Denis
Percheron horses
"La Guetterie"
Bed & Breakfast in Normandy
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