When planning a trip to Notre-Dame-du-Touchet, you can consider two themes: the works of art in Notre-Dame Church and the “Balade dans le bocage autour de Notre-Dame-du-Touchet” route. The works of art provide a cultural focus; the route adds a landscape perspective, with river crossings. This lets you decide whether sacred art or a combination of local culture and a route will shape your trip.
Artworks around Notre-Dame Church
The choir of Notre-Dame Church contains the Arbre de Jessé stained-glass window. It measures 6 metres high and 2.50 metres wide; it is thought to date from the 16th century. The window is protected as a cultural object. The specific measurements and estimated date provide different kinds of information: its dimensions and age are not given with the same degree of precision.
The La Mort de la Vierge altarpiece is also located in the church and dates from the 16th century. Its two panels depict the death and burial of the Virgin Mary. Unlike the single stained-glass window, the subject here unfolds across two images: the transition from death to burial can be followed in the scenes depicted.
The flooring of the choir and nave is also among the designated cultural objects: it is made of granite and has been protected since 7 February 1978. The Croix Saint-Martin wayside cross is also located near the church. Its bas-reliefs include a PietĂ and the Charity of Saint Martin. Thus, alongside the works inside the church, the relief motifs on the nearby cross offer another cultural theme to explore.
Bocage route and waterways
The “Balade dans le bocage autour de Notre-Dame-du-Touchet” route follows the D84 to the commune’s central crossroads and crosses the Sélune and the Cance. Check in advance that the route and type of activity suit your plans. The endpoint and river crossings give you specific points of reference for planning this route as a separate part of your stay.
Five waterways are listed for Notre-Dame-du-Touchet: the SĂ©lune, the Cance, the Mesnelle, the Chevrier and the Marignon, also known as the Poinsonnet. The SĂ©lune and the Cance are also the two rivers crossed by the route. The remaining names complete the broader list of local waterways, helping you distinguish the specific route from the full list.
Getting there and accommodation
The timetable in effect from 1 September 2026 states that NOMAD line 3623 connects Notre-Dame-du-Touchet with Mortain. In Notre-Dame-du-Touchet, it lists the Le Bourg and La Croix de Pierre stops. Check the service details before travelling if you plan to use this connection.
When looking for a hotel in Notre-Dame-du-Touchet, you can first decide whether the artworks, the route or the planned connection to Mortain is your priority. Then compare the location and travel information for specific options with your itinerary.
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