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The Orne, tourism for everyone

For horse lovers

Le Haras du Pin (23 km)

Dubbed the "Versailles of the Horse", the Haras National du Pin extends its fiels of more than 1.000 acres in a setting of a great elegance that will delight fans and new audiences.

You may like to visit the stables with their numerous specimens of thoroughbred horses. Events and activities are regularly organized in high season. Learn more about Haras du Pin
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The Argentan racecourse at Urou-et-Crennes (13 km)

The Argentan racecourse organizes regularly trotting races, flat and obstacles, except in July and August.  

The equestrian sport is part of the history of the Orne, which has seen great champions. If your holiday coincides with a day of racing do not miss this spectacle. Learn more the Argentan Racecourse

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For castle lovers

The castle of William The Conqueror in Falaise (30 km)

This majestic fortified castle worth seeing, both for its turbulent history as for its site and its architecture. Learn more
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Sassy Castle (8 km)

Take your bikes for a nature walk that takes you to this lovely garden with its spectacular terraced garden. 
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Carrouges Castle (18 km)

Bypass the surprising brick gatehouse, cross the bridge over the deep moat, and finally discover the secrets of Carrouges Castle. 
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For tourist gourmets
Vimoutiers the home of Camembert (40 km)

Close to the picturesque village of Camembert, Vimoutiers is the true cradle of this emblem of Normandy.

In the Camembert Museum you will learn all phases of manufacture (milk collection, refinement, molding). 

10 minutes of Vimoutiers, in the charming village of Le Sap, continue your journey by a gourmet tour of the Apple Eco-Museum. Learn more
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For an intrepid stay
Carriage and canoeing in Argentan (10 km)

Have a guided tours of Argentan's monuments and parks in carriage.

Also enjoy a beautiful ride of canoe-kayak over the Orne. Learn more
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Paramotor in Argentan (7 km) and balloon in La Sauvagère (32 km)

The balloon, ideal to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Normandy Maine Regional Park. Learn More 

At 7 km from the cottage of La Bannerie, on the airfield of Argentan, take paramotor lessons. Learn more about paramotor
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Adventure course in Bagnole-de-l'Orne (35 km)

Renowned for its spa, casino and the sweetness of its shores, the City of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne also offers an adventure course in the heart of the Andaine Forest.
Learn more 
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Not so far from the cottage

During your stay, the cottage of La Bannerie can serve as a base for a day trip for visits beyond the Orne. 

The gite is only a :
  • 2 hour drive from Mont Saint-Michel
  • 1 h 30 from the landing beaches of Normandy
  • 1 h from Cabourg for a day by the seaside
  • 1 h 45 from Paris by train (Argentan station) 

La Bannerie, gîte de charme en Normandie
Moulin de la Bannerie 
61150 TANQUES
Tél : 06.62.64.15.11 - E-mail : gitedelabannerie@hotmail.fr

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