https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/91069 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/91069 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:22 +0000 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:00:22 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53095166 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-03,doc-53095166 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:45:23 +0000 2025-07-01T22:34:38+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53095166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/66/53095166.e80fd5a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53095166"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/51/66/53095166.e80fd5a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="169" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094866 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-03,doc-53094866 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:09:36 +0000 2025-07-01T22:00:53+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/66/53094866.a5ff9413.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="137" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/66/53094866.a5ff9413.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="137" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094852 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-03,doc-53094852 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:53:55 +0000 2025-07-01T22:14:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094852"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/52/53094852.ee1627ab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094852"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/48/52/53094852.ee1627ab.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094516 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094516 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:27:14 +0000 2025-07-01T22:07:49+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094516"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/16/53094516.48a4a379.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094516"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/45/16/53094516.48a4a379.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Suck Da Head<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5DK2Ebllpc</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094410 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094410 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:06:58 +0000 2025-07-01T20:09:25+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/10/53094410.efe6b210.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="226" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Le Tout Puissant Tropical Orchestra<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094410"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/44/10/53094410.efe6b210.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="226" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Le Tout Puissant Tropical Orchestra<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094388 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094388 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:54:18 +0000 2025-07-01T20:02:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094388"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/88/53094388.7af983e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="104" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Le Tout Puissant Tropical Orchestra<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co</a></div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094388"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/88/53094388.7af983e6.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="104" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Le Tout Puissant Tropical Orchestra<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM0UuwB24co</a></div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094374 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094374 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:16:04 +0000 2025-07-01T17:45:44+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094374"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/74/53094374.d8fc74a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.</div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094374"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/74/53094374.d8fc74a8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="139" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094336 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094336 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:38:17 +0000 2025-07-01T16:56:48+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094336"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/36/53094336.a6c7c63d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="209" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Low Brass / Polybone Rouge</div> Mamers - Le Son des Cuivres <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094336"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/43/36/53094336.a6c7c63d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="209" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Indeed, the small town of Mamers has a lot to offer tourists. <br /> <br /> One of the major attractions that brought me here was the "Le Son des Cuivres" festival, which took place for the 13th time in July with the support of numerous volunteers.<br /> <br /> Low Brass / Polybone Rouge</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094180 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094180 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:39:35 +0000 2025-07-01T14:28:27+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094180"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/80/53094180.b67b72b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="172" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The cycling race („Grand Prix Mamers“) in the foreground. In the back the "Halle aux Grains" and Saint-Nicholas.</div> Mamers - Cycling Race <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094180"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/80/53094180.b67b72b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="172" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The cycling race („Grand Prix Mamers“) in the foreground. In the back the "Halle aux Grains" and Saint-Nicholas.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094146 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094146 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:50:27 +0000 2025-07-01T14:21:48+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094146"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/46/53094146.65c48a32.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was constructed in the 13th century on the foundations of an old fortress. In the second half of the 14th century, it was extended to include the current Gothic nave and the bell tower was raised. The Renaissance portal was added in 1556. In 1590, the church, along with the rest of the town center, was burned down during the Wars of Religion by Huguenot troops under Pierre de Fontenay. The building was not restored until 1654 and 1659.</div> Mamers - Saint-Nicolas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094146"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/46/53094146.65c48a32.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="182" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was constructed in the 13th century on the foundations of an old fortress. In the second half of the 14th century, it was extended to include the current Gothic nave and the bell tower was raised. The Renaissance portal was added in 1556. In 1590, the church, along with the rest of the town center, was burned down during the Wars of Religion by Huguenot troops under Pierre de Fontenay. The building was not restored until 1654 and 1659.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094144 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094144 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:33:47 +0000 2025-07-01T14:26:19+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094144"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/44/53094144.b026975e.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was constructed in the 13th century on the foundations of an old fortress. In the second half of the 14th century, it was extended to include the current Gothic nave and the bell tower was raised. The Renaissance portal was added in 1556. In 1590, the church, along with the rest of the town center, was burned down during the Wars of Religion by Huguenot troops under Pierre de Fontenay. The building was not restored until 1654 and 1659.</div> Mamers - Saint-Nicolas <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094144"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/44/53094144.b026975e.240.jpg?r2" width="143" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was constructed in the 13th century on the foundations of an old fortress. In the second half of the 14th century, it was extended to include the current Gothic nave and the bell tower was raised. The Renaissance portal was added in 1556. In 1590, the church, along with the rest of the town center, was burned down during the Wars of Religion by Huguenot troops under Pierre de Fontenay. The building was not restored until 1654 and 1659.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094142 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094142 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:20:00 +0000 2025-07-01T15:14:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094142"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/42/53094142.1f58cbd9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> A church was built on the site of the 11th-century chapel of the adjacent priory. The chapel was destroyed in the 15th century. In its place, a rectangular church with a square tower to the south was built.<br /> <br /> The church was partially damaged during the Wars of Religion. Between 1828 and 1832, the chancel was rebuilt and extended.</div> Mamers - Notre-Dame <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094142"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/41/42/53094142.1f58cbd9.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> A church was built on the site of the 11th-century chapel of the adjacent priory. The chapel was destroyed in the 15th century. In its place, a rectangular church with a square tower to the south was built.<br /> <br /> The church was partially damaged during the Wars of Religion. Between 1828 and 1832, the chancel was rebuilt and extended.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094082 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-02,doc-53094082 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:18:46 +0000 2025-07-01T15:12:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094082"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/82/53094082.0ccde35a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> A church was built on the site of the 11th-century chapel of the adjacent priory. The chapel was destroyed in the 15th century. In its place, a rectangular church with a square tower to the south was built.<br /> <br /> The (catholic) church was partially damaged during the Wars of Religion. Between 1828 and 1832, the chancel was rebuilt and extended.</div> Mamers - Notre-Dame <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53094082"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/40/82/53094082.0ccde35a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="202" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> A church was built on the site of the 11th-century chapel of the adjacent priory. The chapel was destroyed in the 15th century. In its place, a rectangular church with a square tower to the south was built.<br /> <br /> The (catholic) church was partially damaged during the Wars of Religion. Between 1828 and 1832, the chancel was rebuilt and extended.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093748 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093748 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:22:51 +0000 2025-07-01T15:06:58+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093748"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/48/53093748.b9ce60d7.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was erected in 1818 and by then served as a linen market. After the decline of the hemp industry, the market was decommissioned and a theater was built there in 1851.</div> Mamers - Théâtre municipal <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093748"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/48/53093748.b9ce60d7.240.jpg?r2" width="174" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The building was erected in 1818 and by then served as a linen market. After the decline of the hemp industry, the market was decommissioned and a theater was built there in 1851.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093704 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093704 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:19:52 +0000 2025-07-01T20:49:51+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093704"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/04/53093704.978a2b29.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="228" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> Poulet au citron / Lemon Chicken</div> Mamers - Lotus d&#039;Or <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093704"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/04/53093704.978a2b29.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="228" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> Poulet au citron / Lemon Chicken</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093630 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093630 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:26:42 +0000 2025-07-01T20:49:01+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/30/53093630.afd6f6f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="198" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> Canard laqué à la cantonaise / Cantonese-style roast duck</div> Mamers - Lotus d&#039;Or <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093630"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/36/30/53093630.afd6f6f4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="198" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> Canard laqué à la cantonaise / Cantonese-style roast duck</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093408 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093408 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:29:15 +0000 2025-07-01T19:23:19+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093408"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/08/53093408.a8dac1d6.240.jpg?r2" width="189" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> <br /> Canard aux champignons noirs / Duck with black mushrooms</div> Mamers - Lotus d&#039;Or <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093408"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/08/53093408.a8dac1d6.240.jpg?r2" width="189" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Mamers is a small town, so visitors are surprised to find such a good Asian restaurant as Lotus d'Or.<br /> <br /> Canard aux champignons noirs / Duck with black mushrooms</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093402 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093402 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:11:45 +0000 2025-07-01T19:54:56+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/02/53093402.b13bb97b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> Peugeot</div> Mamers - Peugeot <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093402"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/02/53093402.b13bb97b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> Peugeot</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093400 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093400 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:57:41 +0000 2025-07-01T19:48:37+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/00/53093400.f8b0eb99.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> Tabac des halles</div> Mamers - Tabac des halles <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093400"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/00/53093400.f8b0eb99.240.jpg?r2" width="178" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> Tabac des halles</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093398 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-01,doc-53093398 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:37:01 +0000 2025-07-01T19:05:40+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/98/53093398.5cf8a9b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="213" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The grain market from the 19th century</div> Mamers - Halle aux Grains <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53093398"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/33/98/53093398.5cf8a9b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="213" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The village of Mamers originated from a Gallo-Roman settlement. It was first mentioned in the 6th and 7th centuries in the lives of the hermits Saint Rigomer and Saint Longis.<br /> <br /> In 1171, Saosnois, where the village is located, passed into the hands of John I, Count of Alençon, and then, through marriage, into the hands of the Châtellerault, Harcourt, and Alençon families. During the Hundred Years' War, Mamers was destroyed by the army of the Count of Salisbury. The end of hostilities allowed for economic recovery and the beginning of reconstruction.<br /> <br /> The Reformation and the religious struggles of the 16th century led to a new wave of violence and ruin. After the assassination of Henry III, Saosnois remained loyal to its master, Henry IV. In 1650, however, by which time Mamers had become an important center of the Reformed religion, the town was besieged and subsequently burned.<br /> <br /> The grain market from the 19th century</div> Martin M. Miles