Why visit Mortagne-au-Perche?
What is there to do in Mortagne-au-Perche and how do you get there without a car? Here is the essential guide, as seen by drivers who travel the route every week.
Mortagne-au-Perche overlooks the hills of the Perche region, a land of manor houses and Percheron horses. A town of character in the heart of the Perche Regional Natural Park.
Located in the Orne department, about 155 km from Paris and 145 km from Rouen, Mortagne-au-Perche is perfect for a day trip or a weekend away. The town is easy to explore once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.
Must-sees in Mortagne-au-Perche
- 1. Black pudding and its fair
- 2. The Saint-Denis Gate
- 3. The Percheron manor houses
The best time to visit: The black pudding fair (Foire au boudin), in March.
A day in Mortagne-au-Perche, hour by hour
| 9:00 AM | Pick-up at your address in a private car, coffee on board, scheduled arrival 1 hour 40 minutes later. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | First visit: the black pudding and its fair. |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch in the centre, featuring Norman specialities and local products. |
| 3:00 PM | The Saint-Denis Gate. |
| 5:00 PM | The Percheron manor houses. |
| 7:00 PM | Return to your address, Paris, or the airport, with your driver at the agreed meeting point. |
Getting to Mortagne-au-Perche without a car: what really exists
Mortagne-au-Perche is not served by any direct rail line. Travellers without a car depend on regional buses, whose timetables are aligned with local needs rather than Parisian trains or flights. A chauffeur-driven car eliminates this last link: you leave at the time you choose and arrive right at the door, luggage included.
Prices start from 205 € in a sedan to Paris, 250 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and shared between all passengers in the vehicle: with three or four people, comparing it to train tickets and a taxi for the final leg of the journey works out largely in our favour.
How to get to Mortagne-au-Perche — and get back
Mortagne-au-Perche is approximately 155 km from Paris and 145 km from Rouen, about a 1 hour 40 minute drive from the capital. In a private chauffeur-driven car, the trip is made in one go, from your address to your hotel, starting from 205 € in a sedan and 250 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.
To airports from Mortagne-au-Perche, expect 230 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 225 € for Orly. On the return, your driver will greet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and will track your flight in real-time.
Good to know before you leave
- Pack comfortable shoes: the centre is best explored on foot.
- Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
- Parking is often busy on weekends: being dropped off saves you from driving around for half an hour.
- The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella against the sea breeze.
- The last trains leave early: check your return time before booking a dinner.
Towns served around Mortagne-au-Perche
We don’t just stop in the centre of Mortagne-au-Perche: hotels, guest houses, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most popular nearby destinations, each with its own dedicated page.
- Sées → Paris shuttle — Orne, about 10 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in Sées
- Alençon → Paris shuttle — Orne, about 5 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in Alençon
- Argentan → Paris shuttle — Orne, about 15 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in Argentan
- L’Aigle → Paris shuttle — Orne, about 35 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in L’Aigle
- Falaise → Paris shuttle — Calvados, about 5 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in Falaise
- Flers → Paris shuttle — Orne, about 30 km from Mortagne-au-Perche. What to see in Flers
Taxi, private hire (VTC), or private shuttle in Mortagne-au-Perche?
Many travellers look for a “Mortagne-au-Perche taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the amount depends on traffic; a private hire service like Navette Privée provides the price at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.
- Mortagne-au-Perche taxi: practical for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
- Mortagne-au-Perche private hire (VTC): booked for a specific time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
- Mortagne-au-Perche airport shuttle: 230 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 225 € to Orly, 205 € to central Paris in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.
For an early morning departure, a return trip at night, or a journey from Mortagne-au-Perche to Paris with suitcases, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and significantly less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.
Book your trip to Mortagne-au-Perche
Our vehicles serving Mortagne-au-Perche are inspected weekly and cleaned between clients: water, chargers, child seats upon request, and a boot designed for large suitcases.
- Professional driver, recent and air-conditioned vehicle
- Card, cash, bank transfer, or business invoice payment
- Written quote for groups and businesses
- Flight and train monitoring, waiting time included