Le Tertre Gites in rural Normandy

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Joanne Ford

Le Tertre Gites in rural Normandy

Places for our guests to enjoy...

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Local restaurants

Places to eat

Image - Le Jardin de Froulay
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Le Jardin de Froulay
Joanne:Lovely local bar/restaurant. You are guaranteed a friendly welcome from Karen
Image - Le Relais de la Varenne
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Le Relais de la Varenne
Joanne:Great place to have a good steak or burger. Sit by the river in pretty Ambrieres, always a good welcome here.
Image - Kebab Les Vallées
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Kebab Les Vallées
Joanne:If you fancy a fresh, yummy take away, you’ll find it here. Great service and friendly staff, right on our doorstep
Image - Restaurant du Château
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Restaurant du Château
Joanne:Lovely lunches here.
Image - Le Bistrot Saint Julien
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Le Bistrot Saint Julien
Joanne:Casual, relaxed dining in pretty Domfront
Image - La Carotte "Bistro Créatif"
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La Carotte "Bistro Créatif"
Joanne:Veggie/vegan friendly, with a fab location on the river in Mayenne
Image - Palais du Bonheur
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Palais du Bonheur
Joanne:Great all you can eat lunch buffets.
Image - BAR RESTAURANT LA CELLA
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BAR RESTAURANT LA CELLA
Joanne:Lovely, friendly place with great lunches.
Image - L'Echauguette
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L'Echauguette
Joanne:Lovely pizza/Italian restaurant with yummy food and a nice atmosphere. Make the most of the location and wander round Domfront in the evening.
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Image - Buffalo Grill
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Buffalo Grill
Joanne:A well known restaurant chain, but nice food and relaxed dining
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Chateaux

Because when in France...

Image - Castle Lassay
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Castle Lassay
Joanne:Access inside is sometimes difficult, but you can walk around the grounds any time of year.
Image - Musée du château de Mayenne
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Musée du château de Mayenne
Joanne:Self guided tours, well worth a couple hours of an afternoon
Image - Château de Carrouges
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Château de Carrouges
Joanne:Such a pretty chateau...with tours (printed English guide available)
Image - Château de Fougères
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Château de Fougères
Joanne:We haven’t visited this chateau yet, but plenty of guests have and they loved it.
Image - Château de Sainte-Suzanne
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Château de Sainte-Suzanne
Joanne:Take a walk round the town, or pay for entrance to walk around inside.
Image - Chateau De Bois Thibault
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Chateau De Bois Thibault
Joanne:Just outside of Lassay, you can explore this ruined castle.

Places to explore

Towns, parks and other spaces to explore

Image - Flers
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Flers
Joanne:You can take a stroll round the lake and chateaux grounds, then wander up to the town for shopping and cafes.
Image - Domfront
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Domfront
Joanne:There are castle ruins to explore, plus plenty of cafes and a high street with some shops.
Image - Mayenne
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Mayenne
Joanne:The old part of Mayenne is pretty to walk round, along with the chateaux and it’s grounds. The newer part of Mayenne offers places to eat and shopping.
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Image - Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières
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Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières
Joanne:A very pretty town with a lovely lake to walk round.
Image - Lassay-les-Châteaux
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Lassay-les-Châteaux
Joanne:With three chateaux in and around the town, plus plenty of old streets and medieval gardens to explore, we love a trip to Lassay.
Image - Sainte-Suzanne
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Sainte-Suzanne
Joanne:The chateau is worth a look round, along with a walk round the cobbled streets.
Image - Laval
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Laval
Joanne:Has a chateau and an old part of town. The newer parts offer plenty of choice for places to be eat, along with lots of shopping.
Image - Jublains
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Jublains
Joanne:A walk round the Roman ruins, theatre and baths are all free and easily found. You can visit the museum for a charge.
Image - The Little Waterfall
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The Little Waterfall
Joanne:Beautiful place to explore. You can take a walk for hours up to the chapel on the hill, or through the forest. There are cafes in Mortain so you can stop for a refresher after!
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Image - Travelade Image
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La Fosse Arthour
Joanne:Another good walking space.

Other things...

Looking for some more inspiration, something different, or something further afield.

Image - Lactopôle
Place
Lactopôle
Joanne:See how milk is made into lots of different dairy products...apparently a good way to spend a few hours!
Image - TOILES DE MAYENNE
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TOILES DE MAYENNE
Joanne:There is a museum and shop to explore locally made fabrics.
Image - Le Mans
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Le Mans
Joanne:It’s not just fast cars that can be found here. A pretty, old town, lots of shopping and restaurants.
Image - Honfleur
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Honfleur
Joanne:A bit of a drive, but a well know, pretty town
Image - Mont Saint-Michel
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Mont Saint-Michel
Joanne:Famous landmark, with a walled castle town to explore
Image - Cancale
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Cancale
Joanne:Pretty, coastal town. Try a fresh sea food restaurant.
Image - Utah Beach Landing Museum
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Utah Beach Landing Museum
Joanne:The landing beaches are worth exploring. A bit of a drive, but manageable for a long day trip.
Image - La Vague
Place
La Vague
Joanne:Local, new swimming pool

Somewhere to stay

If you’re looking for a rural escape...come and stay with us! With a choice of three Gites, there is availability for everyone.

Image - Le Tertre Gites
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Le Tertre Gites
Joanne:‘Rouge’, ‘Bleu’or ‘Jaune’. Each gite can accommodate 2 people, with Rouge welcoming pets. Book direct for our lowest prices

Wonderguide map

  1. Le Jardin de Froulay
  2. Le Relais de la Varenne
  3. Kebab Les Vallées
  4. Restaurant du Château
  5. Restaurant Le Papillon
  6. Le Bistrot Saint Julien
  7. La Carotte "Bistro Créatif"
  8. Palais du Bonheur
  9. BAR RESTAURANT LA CELLA
  10. L'Echauguette
  11. Buffalo Grill
  12. Castle Lassay
  13. Musée du château de Mayenne
  14. Château de Carrouges
  15. Château de Fougères
  16. Château de Sainte-Suzanne
  17. Chateau De Bois Thibault
  18. Flers
  19. Domfront
  20. Mayenne
  21. Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières
  22. Lassay-les-Châteaux
  23. Sainte-Suzanne
  24. Laval
  25. Jublains
  26. The Little Waterfall
  27. La Fosse Arthour
  28. Lactopôle
  29. TOILES DE MAYENNE
  30. Château-Gontier
  31. Le Mans
  32. Honfleur
  33. Mont Saint-Michel
  34. Cancale
  35. Utah Beach Landing Museum
  36. La Vague
  37. Le Tertre Gites

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