Discover Champcerie

The Maison Renaissance provides a tangible link to Champcerie’s local history: its building phases, floor plan and carved Renaissance motifs give the building several architectural facets. A Catholic chapel and a church’s patron-saint history add to the picture of the town. Nearby, in Putanges-le-Lac, there is a tourist route and a designated walking and hiking route.

Maison Renaissance: Building History and Design

The main building phases of the Maison Renaissance date from the last quarter of the 16th century and the first quarter of the 17th century. The building consists of a rectangular main wing with two storeys. An external spiral-staircase tower is attached to the rear façade and provides access. Inside, there are fireplaces with carved Renaissance motifs. The high-quality, refined interior has changed little since it was created. Several specific features therefore come together at the Maison Renaissance: a clearly described building structure, a separate access tower and decorative details inside.

The Maison Renaissance was fully entered on the French monument register on 4 May 1990. Significant outbuildings have also been preserved. Both the main wing and the surviving outbuildings therefore form part of the architectural picture of the Maison.

Chapel and Patron-Saint History

The Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Victoires de Champcerie is a Catholic chapel in Champcerie. In addition, a church in Champcerie has recognised Saint Céneri as its patron saint since the 12th century. The chapel’s dedication and the patronage are distinct points of reference within the town’s religious history: one concerns a specific religious building, the other the historical relationship between a church and its patron saint. If you are interested in religious buildings and history, both aspects can help shape your exploration of Champcerie.

Routes near Putanges-le-Lac

Near Champcerie, in Putanges-le-Lac, is the Route touristique de la Suisse Normande. The Tour de la Suisse Normande is also designated as a walking and hiking route in Putanges-le-Lac. The names point to two different ways to plan: one is described as a tourist route, while the other is specifically designated as a walking and hiking route. If you are looking for this kind of outing, the precise names can help you choose the type of route you want.

The location is also important when planning your trip: both routes are in Putanges-le-Lac, while the Maison Renaissance, the chapel and the patron-saint history are associated with Champcerie. This lets you distinguish the local architecture and history at your destination from routes in the surrounding area as you decide how to prioritise your interests during your stay.

Visit and Tasting at La Huronnière

At Domaine Cyprien Lireux in La Huronnière, on-site visits and tastings are available by appointment made in advance by telephone. If you plan to visit, call ahead to arrange an appointment. Both the visit and the tasting require the same practical arrangement.

Choose Your Hotel Search Based on Your Destination

If you are looking for a hotel in Champcerie, start with your destination and include the other topics in your own travel plans. The Maison Renaissance offers a focus on architectural history, while the routes are located in Putanges-le-Lac and designated as a tourist route and a walking and hiking route, respectively.

Discover more destinations: Aunou-Sur-Orne, Saint-Léonard-des-Parcs, Heugon, Sées, La Ferrière-Bochard, Ceton, Essay, Saint-Julien-Sur-Sarthe

For the overview of the wider region: Orne.