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Moutiers-au-Perche is a small village in France. It is located in the Orne area, which is part of the Normandy region. Around 525 people live in Moutiers-au-Perche. The village covers about 3,600 hectares, which is like 36 square kilometers. It sits about 159 meters above sea level.

History of Moutiers-au-Perche

Moutiers-au-Perche has a very long history. It started with a monastery built by a person named Saint Laurent. This happened way back in the 500s!

Places to See

If you visit Moutiers-au-Perche, there are a few interesting places to explore.

Château de Guilbault

You can find an old castle here called the Château de Guilbault. It was built a long time ago, around the late 1700s. The castle has a beautiful park around it, and you can even see an old bridge there.

Notre-Dame-Du-Mont-Harou Church

There is also an old church in the village. It is called Notre-Dame-Du-Mont-Harou. This church was built in a style known as Romanesque. Inside, you can see an old painting on the wall and a wooden statue.

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