Écouché: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Église Notre-Dame in Écouché was classified as a historic monument by a decree dated 13 April 1907; its nave appears to date from the 13th century.

Those planning a stay in Écouché may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and history

During the French Revolution, the altar of the Revolution in Écouché served as a place for festivals, ceremonies and the Cult of the Supreme Being. At the entrance to Écouché stands the Sherman tank of the 2e DB; it was donated to the municipality in memory of its liberation.

The “Écouché dans la tourmente” walking tour traces the history of the liberation period in Écouché. The former market halls on Place du Général Warabiot once housed the Auditoire on the upper floor, where lower and higher jurisdiction were exercised. The Venelle de la Motte bears witness to Écouché’s medieval fortifications.

Activities

The historical and heritage walking tour “Au travers des ruelles” passes 12 houses with towers in Écouché. It has an audio guide accessible via smartphone and is signposted with ground markings and educational panels.

The “2e DB Boucle de la Libération” cycle route follows in the footsteps of the 2nd Armoured Division and conveys the history of the battles that led to the liberation of the central Orne area in 1944.

Geographical location

The millrace supplies the Écouché mill with water. Écouché is also a stopping point on the pilgrimage routes to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Other destinations: Moutiers-Au-Perche, Fontenai-Sur-Orne, Le Château-D'almenêches, Longny-au-Perche, Belfonds, La Chapelle-D'andaine, Canapville, Vieux-Pont

To the higher-level travel overview: Orne.