Is a town steeped in history dating back to the 11th Century. Domfront has several close connections with England going back centuries.

There have been many military campaigns conducted from this once fortified stronghold from as far back as 1010 with many illustrious names such as Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry I who have lived or fought here.  In 1100 Henry Beauclerk, the son of William the Conqueror, became King of England and Domfront an English possession.

The town's most impotant siege took place in 1574.  Gabriel, Comte de Montgomery, a former Scottish Guard, who had mortally wounded the French King Henri II in a tournament, defended Domfront against the Royal or Catholic forces under the Comte de Matignon.  Montgomery surrendered to Matignon on the understanding that his life would be saved but was executed on the orders of Henri's widow, Catherine de Medici.

The medieval town itself retains its cobbled streets, secret courtyards and half timbered houses.  The old town was enclosed by a wall and 13 of the original 24 towers still remain today.  The best view of these can be seen from the road of our B&B, one being directly behind.  A couple are still inhabited and still have the old machicolations.

If relaxing is your thing, there are many cafes and restaurants where you can try the local poiré (a cider made from fermented pear juice and traditionally drunk from a deep cup and saucer) or a galette (buckwheat pancake served with a sweet or savoury filling).

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