FARMER'S MARKETS
Le Perche’s many farmer’s markets, one of its great pleasures, offer artisanal bread, cheeses, produce, fish, fowl, local wares, and delightful people-watching.
Le Perche
Le Perche Region
A Hidden Treasure
Bucolic Perche region is praised for its winding country roads, storybook villages, old fortified estates, farmer’s markets, and local artisans.
What To Do
ACTIVITIES IN THE PERCHE
What To See
PARKS, GARDENS, CASTLES, AND MORE
What To Eat
THE FLAVORS OF LE PERCHE
FLEA MARKETS AND ANTIQUE SHOPS ABOUND
The towns are thick with antiques, and scheduled Flea markets. Are you hunting for that perfect piece? You will find it in Le Perche.
COMMUNE WITH NATURE
Be it a famed Percheron horse-drawn carriage ride, garden tours, biking, horseback riding, walking sunken paths or kayaking, Le Perche has it all.
ANY QUESTIONS? HAPPY TO ASSIST!
PROTECTED PARKS, FORESTS, AND NATURAL SITES
Le Perche is one of 51 French designated Regional Natural Parks, protecting inhabited rural areas deemed to have remarkable natural and cultural heritage
CASTLES, MANORS AND GARDENS
Visit thousand-year-old castles overlooking small villages, manors, and renowned gardens sprinkled throughout Le Perche's countryside. A testament to the wealth of local history.
HISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS MONUMENTS
Immerse yourself in the medley of monuments rich in history. Chapelle Montligeon and Domaine D'Abbaye in Thiron Giradais are a must amongst many others.
EXPLORE THE GASTRONOMY OF LE PERCHE
APPLES OF LE PERCHE
These old-world varieties are perfectly captured in every glass. Artisans share their craft; Calvados, Cider, Apple Juice, or, a Pommeau. Orchard visits and tastings can be organized.
LE PERCHE BAGUETTE
Baked using a slow fermentation process boasts a crusty exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. The wheat is grown and milled locally. Available throughout the region.
DELIGHT IN ARTISAN CHEESES
Goat, cow, or sheep? Creamy, ashed, or with a peppery finish? You can explore the local markets or even do farm visits and buy direct.
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