Small Groups, Big Adventures
Reconnect, Get Active, Explore!
You are travelling With friends
Budget €
Season Spring, Summer
Localisation Perche
Holidays at last! Sun is shining, weather is sweet, make you want to move your pedaling feet! Grab your best friends for an active getaway in a picturesque area of natural beauty: the Perche. Travelling in small groups, around a passion for the outdoors and with like-minded friends and family is truly special! On the agenda: cycling, sampling local food, enjoying a few drinks and relaxing in the hot tub! Sounds inspiring, right?
A lodge for perfect group getaways in the Perche
Here it comes. This long-awaited holiday in France. To feel truly at home-away-from home, stay at the lodge of the Auberge Grand' Maison in Meaucé. Once you arrive, start off with a gentle connection to the French culture: take the very French ritual of l’apéro! Short for l’apéritif, l’apéro is a quintessentially French activity that’s all about relaxing with friends and taking a moment to pause and appreciate life. If you need some culinary treats to excite your taste buds, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the grocery store of Grand’Maison: artisan cider from the Perche, local nibbles and light snacks. Raise your glass. Santé! Action packed days outdoors will glide into relaxed evenings in the private jacuzzi where you can ease tired muscles, unwind and share stories from the day.
Exploring the Perche by bike
Getting out on the bikes with a group of friends is a great way to catch up, get some exercise – and maybe provide an excuse to stop for a drink - or a bite to eat! Good news is you don’t have to be a Lycra lover to get the most out of whizzing around Eure et Loir on two wheels. In the morning, saddle up to explore miles of undulating hills in the Perche. Ride towards Thiron-Gardais, then south until you reach Argenvilliers. On arrival, reward yourself with delicious food at the Perch' Oir for a taste of traditional regional percheronne cuisine. Once you’ve refueled, it’s time to get back on the bikes in search of new horizons and exceptional heritage to discover along the way: the Château des Comtes du Perche in Nogent-le-Rotrou and the Château de la Rivière in Pontgouin await!
Perfect family and friends’ gatherings
in le Perche
Tasting
Auberge Grand’Maison
MEAUCEAt Auberge Grand’Maison, located in Meaucé in the Perche region, discover a selection of local terroir products. Grilled pork rillettes, grilled pork and parsley terrine, lentils with grilled pork and more, all for you.
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Ride on the Veloscenic cycle route
PercheConsidering cycling holidays in Eure et Loir and looking for inspiration on the best routes to ride? With its green landscapes strewn with numerous villages, the Perche is the ideal setting for an easy ride along the Veloscenic cycle route.
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The hidden Abbey of Thiron in the Perche
PercheDeep in the Perche, in the sleepy village of Thiron-Gardais lurks a beautiful abbey oozing an inimitable charm. Thiron is a must-see village in Eure et Loir to enjoy a change of scenery and incredible heritage in an atmospheric setting!
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Group accommodation
Le lodge du domaine de Meaucé
MEAUCEThis lodge has an industrial atmosphere and superior reputation, created in a fortified 17th-century farm surrounded by a moat.
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Tourist Itineraries
Promenade des eaux secrètes – n°10
This stunning, peaceful cycling trail takes you past myriad landscapes and tourist sites. You can make regular stops to explore a heritage, leisure or nature spot.
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Tourist Itineraries
Veloscenic cycle route from Paris to the Mont Saint Michel
The Paris / Mont Saint Michel "véloroute" is a national trail taking in Chartres and Alençon along the way. Embark along it and you'll be treated to a rich historical and religious heritage through beautiful countryside.
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Historical sites and monuments
Château de la Rivière
PONTGOUINThe château de la Rivière is a very elegant early 17th century design and little has been altered in four centuries. The main body of the Château was built in 1628, the outbuildings in 1629. The architecture is simple and very graceful, using ...
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Sporting activities
Bike Rental Pedelec OTC du Perche
NOGENT-LE-ROTROUFancy a bike ride, on the Perche loops or the Paris Mont Saint-Michel cycle route? The Office of Tourism and Commerce of the Perche, in Nogent-le-Rotrou, offers electrically assisted bicycles for hire by the day or for a few days.
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Tourist Itineraries
Perruchet et ses migrateurs – n°4
Le Perche feels tantalising close along this cycling trail south of La Loupe, as you indulge in a spot of nature and culture alike.
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Museum - Interpreting centre, Historical sites and monuments
Musée de l’histoire du Perche
NOGENT-LE-ROTROUIn le Perche, a medieval fortress watches over the town. Around the rectangular 11th century dungeon, there is a Renaissance dwelling which houses an ethnographic and local history museum, as well as temporary exhibitions, slide shows, guided visits ...
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Market
Market of Nogent-le-Rotrou
NOGENT-LE-ROTROUThe weekly market in Nogent-le-Rotrou is held every Saturday morning at Place Saint-Pol, as well as every Saturday afternoon at Place du 11 Aout in Nogent-le-Rotrou.
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