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La Ferté-Bernard owes its origin and name to a stronghold (fermeté) built about the 11th century and afterwards held by the family of Bernard. In 1424 it did not succumb to the English troops until after a four months' siege.
In Grez sur Roc, dating back to – 5000 before JC, settlements have been discovered and carefully studied some years ago. The Neolithic period left important traces like a dolmen (long and heavy stone on 2-4 standing stones as pillars) in Vouvray s/Huisne and some menhirs (high and heavy standing stones) in Duneau.
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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Sarthe Address: Ferté-Bernard, Mamers, Pays de la Loire, 72400, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 48.1875, longitude 0.655278
Jardin de la petite Rochelle: remarkable garden (28 km)Abbaye de l'Epau (Yvre-l'Eveque): religious monument (34 km)Regular market(s) are held in La Ferte-Bernard each Saturday & Monday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.) The French version of this page is at La Ferte-Bernard (Francais)
La Ferte-Bernard owes its origin and name to a stronghold (fermete) built about the 11th century and afterwards held by the family of Bernard. In 1424 it did not succumb to the English troops till after a four months' siege.
La Ferté-Bernard: 11th century roots The town of La Ferté-Bernard dates back to 1027 when Avesgaud, bishop of Le Mans and feudal lord built a fortress here. He chose the marshlands of the valley of theriver Huisne as they were easy to defend and close to ancient transport links. The fortress was composed of the upper bailey or courtyard,
La Ferté-Bernard owes its origin and name to a stronghold (fermeté) built about the 11th century and afterwards held by the family of Bernard. In 1424 it did not succumb to the English troops until after a four months' siege.
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La Ferté-Bernard is a small town born in the Middle Ages and built on a marsh whose canals can be visited by boat. The richness of its heritage has earned this municipality, as well as the 86 municipalities that have joined it, the label of Country of Art and History.
