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From the astonishing sight of mont-st-michel , appearing like some fabulous mirage out of the pancake-flat landscape which surrounds it, to the equine elegance of the national stud at Haras du Pin or the human elegance of romantic Château d’O, this region, which consists of the département of Orne and the southern part of Manche, is crammed with history and variety. The scenery is just as varied: there’s the rugged beauty of the Pays d’Alençon in the Parc Régional de Normandie-Maine, where bands of thick forest cover the high ridges; the wooded Mortainais, with its steep valleys and exhilarating waterfalls; the gently rolling pastureland of the Perche, interrupted by cool, deep, green forests; the narrow lanes and pretty, flower-filled villages of the Pays du Bocage Ornais; and those flat salt marshes of the Baie de Mont-St-Michel.
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Six chamber concerts by world-class performers are staged in stunning settings in the Perche.
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The latest technology is used in the sound-and-light show at this romantic 13th-century Gothic cathedral.
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A series of concerts featuring some of the world’s most beautiful voices, combined with walks along the chemins de paradis – ancient pilgrim routes to the Mont.
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This local favourite has a pretty riverside terrace by the bridge over the Orne. Vegetarian dishes always on the menu.
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Traditionally a metalworking area, the town plays host each Tuesday to Normandy’s biggest market. St Martin’s church and the château are both worth a visit.
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This typically Norman hunting lodge is blessed with a renowned chef who marries modern with traditional (see Manoir du Lys, Bagnoles-de-l’Orne).
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Despite being the most photographed sight in France, the ethereal beauty of this vast abbey can still take your breath away.
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Sometime regional capital, and an excellent historic base for exploring, this bustling hill-top town is famous for its black pudding.
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Mortain is surrounded by woods, waterfalls and granite. Two remarkable falls (Grande and Petite Cascade) are within walking distance of the town centre.
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The heroine of Alexandre Dumas fils’ novel and play lived extravagantly in the Orne. This museum evokes her life.
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