Discover Rémalard

Rémalard combines its location on the Véloscénie with gardens, historic buildings, cultural attractions and scenic trails. When choosing where to stay, it is worth considering the different highlights: a long cycling route, a road circuit through several valleys, and individual garden or cultural sites suit different travel plans.

Cycling route and circuit: two ways to travel

Rémalard lies on the Véloscénie, a signposted cycling route stretching over 450 km between Paris and Mont-Saint-Michel. The route therefore connects two destinations that are far apart; Rémalard is part of this longer route.

Another type of route is a signposted 62 km road circuit through the Huisne, Commeauche and Corbionne valleys. Comparing the two routes helps you choose how to explore Rémalard based on your travel plans: the Véloscénie is a longer cycling connection, while the circuit is a road trip through the valleys.

Gardens with different highlights

The Jardin de La Petite Rochelle covers around 1.5 hectares and is divided into ten themed gardens. Hélène d’Andlau began creating the garden in 1976. The ten themed areas structure the grounds, while the year it was created provides a historical reference point for the garden’s development.

The Jardin du Moulin de Vaujours has a different focus: it is a kitchen garden covering more than one hectare, cultivated according to the principles of permaculture and agroforestry. In contrast to the thematic layout of La Petite Rochelle, the emphasis here is on the kitchen garden and its cultivation methods.

Guided tours of the Jardin du Moulin de Vaujours are available by appointment from July to September. Arrange a time and confirm the details in advance.

At the stall in the barn, the day’s harvest and honey from the Perche are on display on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seasonal selection may vary.

Architecture, history and culture

The Nobles logis trail begins at the Église Saint-Germain-d’Auxerre in Rémalard and follows small paths through the countryside. It also includes a detour to the Châtellier motte-and-bailey castle.

The church retains a Romanesque west façade, nave and semicircular apse. The Châtellier motte-and-bailey castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1078. The trail brings together different historical landmarks: Romanesque church architecture and a named motte-and-bailey castle.

A free smartphone audio guide explores the history of Rémalard, its streets and its monuments. Alongside individual buildings, it also focuses on the history of the town.

Le Passage combines a media library, a small art gallery and a space for meetings, conferences and performances. Each exhibition includes an event with the exhibiting artist or a subject specialist. It takes the form of a public conference or workshop. All Le Passage activities are free and open to everyone. Check the current access conditions before your visit.

Nature and geology

The Grotte de la Mansonnière is a bat hibernation site and the second most important hibernation site in the Perche. Around ten species have been observed there, including six species of community interest. The underground quarry is also of great geological interest because it offers the opportunity to observe primary karst. This site therefore brings together two aspects of nature: its importance as a hibernation site and its geological significance.

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