Aire de Écouché-les-Vallées
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Écouché-les-Vallées (Orne, France)
Écouché-les-Vallées is a "commune nouvelle" in the Orne department, in Normandy. Set in a bocage landscape of small valleys, it offers a rural setting typical of northwestern France. The village retains a calm atmosphere, marked by traditional buildings and agricultural spaces. It is a pleasant starting point for those seeking nature, walks and local heritage away from major tourist routes.
Heritage and history
The center of Écouché shows an old urban layout with streets and squares that have kept a traditional character. There are religious buildings and stone or timber-framed houses typical of the region. The rural and artisanal past is still visible in some buildings and in the surrounding parcel structure. Local history is felt more through vernacular architecture than through major monuments.
Architecture and built environment
The constructions combine dressed stone and half-timbered facades, with some well-preserved barns and farms. Small squares and low houses give the village a human scale, conducive to wandering. Recent developments remain discreet and integrate into the existing built landscape.
Nature and landscapes
The territory is dominated by the bocage: hedgerows, small meadows and woodlands punctuate the valleys. Country paths invite walking or cycling, offering fine views over crops and pastures. Spring reveals a plant palette typical of the Normandy bocage.
Outdoor activities
Hiking, cycling and countryside observation are the main activities. Local paths allow short, peaceful circuits between villages, fields and copses. It is also a good place to relax away from mass tourism.
Not to be missed
- Centre-bourg d’Écouché: stroll the streets and observe the traditional buildings.
- Parish church: visit the building and its immediate surroundings.
- Bocage landscapes: walks to discover hedges, meadows and copses.
- Hiking trails: local routes for walkers and cyclists.
- Local markets and shops: discover local products and the village atmosphere.
