La Madeleine-Bouvet: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A historic structure in La Madeleine-Bouvet is the Pont Chartrain: the four-arch bridge dating from the 17th century lies at the confluence of the Corbionne and the stream of La Coignardière.

Those considering La Madeleine-Bouvet as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Grotte de Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is mentioned as early as the 16th century and houses a statue of Saint Mary Magdalene. The Église Sainte-Madeleine contains a high altar and a reredos with statues of Saint Mark, Saint Firmin and Saint Madeleine, as well as a painting of Saint Madeleine. For self-guided tours of the village and church of La Madeleine-Bouvet, the tourist office provides downloadable guide booklets.

The local range of offerings includes the Ferme de l'Aritoire. In its farm shop, it sells soap and cosmetics made from goat's milk. The farm also offers a 1.5-hour visit throughout the year by prior reservation. Customers can also visit the animals independently there.

Hiking

The Tour de la Madeleine Bouvet hiking route begins at the church square. It follows the Chemin ferré, an old Roman road reinforced with slag from iron smelting, and passes La Thomaserie, where agricultural products are sold.

Nature

Near La Madeleine-Bouvet, the Corbionne is classified as a first-category river because of its water quality. A biotope protection order protects the Corbionne and the Donette; these waters are home to, among others, crayfish, grayling and brook trout.

Geographical location

A route towards Le Mans, Angers and Nantes crosses the Cœur du Perche via La Madeleine-Bouvet, Rémalard en Perche and Perche en Nocé towards Bellême.

Other destinations: Nécy, Saint-Aubin-De-Bonneval, Saint-Symphorien-Des-Bruyères, Saint-Germain-De-La-Coudre, Écouché, Bellou-En-Houlme, Saint-Pierre-D'entremont, La Forêt-Auvray.

To the overview of destinations: Orne.