In Gathemo, the Tourbière du Pré Maudit is a natural area located on the granite ridge that separates the catchment areas of the Sée and the Vire.
For your own stay, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Gathemo.
Nature
The Tourbière du Pré Maudit is a comparatively young peat bog that formed around 4,000 BC. The conditions required for peat formation no longer exist today, putting its fauna and flora at considerable risk.
The observation tower at the Tourbière du Pré Maudit is 8.20 metres high and has an 11 m² platform accessible by stairs.
An elevated observation post at the Tourbière du Pré Maudit offers a panoramic view of the peat bog and conveys an impression of its spatial structure and the development of its vegetation.
Culture
Gathemo is home to the Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité. It contains the triptych “Annonciation, Vierge de Pitié”, which is protected as a cultural object.
The stained-glass window ensemble of the Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité was created in 1960–1961 by F. Chapuis and the Ripeau workshop.
Culinary delights
At La Manchevrette in the Mortainais, visits with tastings are available by arrangement.
La Manchevrette processes its goats’ milk into cheese and desserts.
La Manchevrette’s products are available at several markets in the region.
