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Tinchebray (French pronunciation: [tɛ̃ʃ(ə)bʁɛ] ⓘ) is a former commune in the Orne department in the Lower Normandy region in north-western France. On 1 January 2015, Tinchebray and six other communes merged becoming one commune called Tinchebray-Bocage .
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Tinchebray is situated in the Orne department and Normandy region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Tinchebray in Normandy. Popular places to visit nearby include Vire at 14 km and Domfrontat 20 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Orne
Flers: market Wednesday & Saturday (13km)Vire: market Friday (13km)Sourdeval: market Tuesday (15km)Conde-sur-Noireau: market Thursday (16km)What to do at Tinchebray? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Tinchebray.
Tinchebray is in the north of France at 71 kilometres from Alencon, the department capital (general information: Tinchebray is 226 kilometres from Paris).
Most visitors arrive in one of the cross-channel ferry ports with Caen being especially close, typically within an hours drive. For driving distances to Tinchebray from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bernieres-le-Patry, Chanu, Clairefougere, Fre...
The Battle of Tinchebray (alternative spellings: Tinchebrai or Tenchebrai) took place on 28 September 1106, in Tinchebray (today in the Orne département of France), Normandy, between an invading force led by King Henry I of England, and the Norman army of his elder brother Robert Curthose, the Duke of Normandy. [2]
- 28 September 1106
- Henrician victory
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Things to Do in Tinchebray, France: See Tripadvisor's 120 traveler reviews and photos of Tinchebray tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tinchebray. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
27. Distilleries. Les P'tits Fous. 17. Game & Entertainment Centers. Musée de la céramique. 10. Speciality Museums. Musee du Chateau de Flers. 7. Art Museums. La Brulerie. 9. Speciality & Gift Shops. La Chapelle du Souvenir. 9. Religious Sites.
Geographical information. Nearest cities & towns. Things to see and do. Fortified Romanesque church, the chapel Saint-Rémi Tinchebray is now listed as an historic monument. Built in the twelfth century, it was greatly reworked during the Hundred Years War. Inside, one can admire murals of St. Martin, St. Joseph, and a Charity of St. Martin.