Bazoches-Sur-Hoëne: Paths along the Hoëne and heritage

In Bazoches-Sur-Hoëne, walking paths along the Hoëne and historic buildings offer practical starting points for planning a trip. Three paths differ in length and walking time; there is also the former parish church of Saint-Hilaire de Courtoulin, a historic manor house, and the Moulin de Mondion with its preserved machinery. This lets you divide your time between riverside walks and cultural history.

Walking paths along the Hoëne

The Chemin de l’Hoëne is a 2.1 km walking path with a walking time of about 32 minutes. It starts at the church, crosses a wooden footbridge, and then follows a grassy path alongside the river. Halfway along, the route offers a detour through Parc du Paradis. There is a shady bench and a book box there. The footbridge, riverside path, and park detour give the walk several clearly distinct sections. Path conditions and amenities may change; check the local situation before setting out.

The Labourdinière–La Perche route is 2.5 km long and takes about 37 minutes. The Chemin de la Grande Lève–Les Hayes is 3.5 km long; walking time is about 53 minutes. Compared with the Chemin de l’Hoëne, Labourdinière–La Perche is 400 m and around five minutes longer. Grande Lève–Les Hayes is 1.4 km and about 21 minutes longer. These specific differences help you factor walking times into your plans for the day.

The Hoëne is about 13 km long in total; 5 km of it runs through communal meadows. Anglers can catch “fario” trout along the river. This means that, alongside walking, the river landscape and fishing are also distinct interests to choose from during a stay.

Church and historic sites

Saint-Hilaire de Courtoulin is a former parish church in Courtoulin and features Romanesque architecture. Some of its treasures are protected as historic monuments. The Romanesque architecture and the protection of certain treasures are distinct aspects of the building, each offering a different way to explore the church’s history.

A former manor house can be seen 150 m from the Chemin de la Grande Lève–Les Hayes. In the 18th century, it served as the residence of Jacques Du Buat, priest and parish priest of Bazoches. Its former use and connection to a named person give this historic site a specific historical and biographical context.

The Moulin de Mondion is a privately owned mill whose machinery has been preserved. Here, the focus is on surviving technology—a different emphasis from the Romanesque church architecture and the former manor house. You can also take a break in the town center; some regional products are worth considering as souvenirs.

Discover more destinations: Parfondeval, Saint-Siméon, Ménil-Hermei, Neuville-sur-Touques, Condeau, La Chapelle-D'andaine, Ceaucé, Dancé.

For the broader travel overview: Orne.