Normandy is a region of beautiful contrasts; it is one of the greenest and most rural parts of France but also has some of the longest and finest sandy beaches to be found anywhere.  It owes its name to the Vikings, and they began the creation of the ancient cities, manor houses and churches that are part of today's historic attractions.

It is a popular area for outdoor activities; the sea, rivers and lakes offer fantastic opportunities for water-sports & fishing, while inland there are forests to explore on foot, bike or horse-back.  The Foret D'Ecouve has hundreds of kilometres of tracks and bridleways and is just around the corner from Le Logis.

The Orne valley  where the cottage is located is within the borders of Normandie Maine Regional Parc - the largest in France - is full of wonderful green pastures and orchards of apple and pear which give the regional produce to create the local cuisine, famous for its cheeses, sauces, cider and calvados.

For more information, visit the local tourist board website.

This unique and tranquil property is conveniently located next to:

• The large nearby national forest (8175 ha Foret Dominiale d'ecouves) has more than 1500 miles of chartered forest walks,
• Tennis (Carrouges , Ecouche & Bagnoles de l'Orne),
• Swimming (Bagnole de Orne, Argentan, La Ferte Mace & Alencon)
• Golf Courses (Bagnoles de L'Orne & Clecy)

Not to forget the numerous stately homes in the area such as Chateau de Carrouges, Chateau d'O, Sassy, Medavy, Falaise and easily accessible for daytrips to the historic Normandy "landing beaches", Mont St. Michel, Bayeux tapestry, St. Malo (...daytrips to the Channel Islands), Paris and the Loire valley.  Or, just experience the wonderful outdoors on foot, bike or horse back, and quality of life in this rich countryside famous for its lovely restaurants, cider and cheese!