Verrières, Orne

Verrières () is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.

Geography

A river, La Chèvre, runs through the commune.

History

In the 15th century, the parish of Verrières belonged to the barony of Villeray in Condeau. For nearly a century (1850-1950), Verrières was one of the cradles of horse breeding Percheron.Les Cahiers Percherons, "Les manoirs du canton de Nocé" (1re partie), par Ph. Siguret.

Points of interest

National heritage sites

Eglise Saint Ouen a fifteenth century church, it was registered as a Monument historique in 1975.

See also Communes of the Orne department

References