N°29 : À l'ombre des haies

Some archaeological evidence points to the presence of humans in Thorigné as far back as the Neolithic period. During the Gallo-Roman period, a vast agricultural estate (villa) is thought to have been the source of a long-lasting human settlement, better known from the Middle Ages onwards. Despite the destruction of its medieval castle, which was replaced by a middle-class house in the 19th century, Thorigné still boasts a fairly large village with a wide range of civil architecture, spread out along the main axis linking the Dué valley to the church. Probably of Romanesque origin, the church was enlarged in the 16th century and altered in the 18th century. It has some interesting stained glass windows and furnishings, such as the main altarpiece dating from 1669 and the secondary altarpieces from the 18th century.

Map and full description of the route available in the Guide Rando du Perche Sarthois (46 routes).
On sale at the Perche Sarthois tourist offices for €6.

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