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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.
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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 Ferté-Bernard was built in the middle of the marshes in the 11th century, between two arms of the river Huisne, and boasts a rich historical heritage. Discover the old town via the Porte Saint-Julien, then head up the Rue d’Huisne, past the Cour de la Chaussumerie and the Hôtel Courtin de Torsay to arrive at the Church of Notre-Dame-des ...
History. 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.
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. Gallo- roman settlements have been found and dug out in Sceaux s/Huisne and St Jean des Echelles.
LA FERTE-BERNARD. Historic site and monument. The centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. LA FERTE-BERNARD. Prepare my stay . Tours and Hikes ...
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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.
