Perched on a hillside, the old medieval town of Essay reflects a history steeped in history. The fortified castle of the Dukes of Alençon remains chapel Marguerite de Lorraine Historical Monument, recently decorated with a simple garden.
Strolling through its picturesque streets (rue des Quatre eggs) and plots of mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries fill walkers: Guéroust Boisgervais hotel, house Avesgo Ouilly, Abbey Girls repented, St. Peter's Church where visited the Saint Louis, laundries, mills ...
Essay is also the birthplace of François Robichon the Guérinière, the "Father of classical riding", his fellow Brotherhood of Boudin Blanc, organizing a national competition, international and creative year, and its two motorsport circuits ( Karting and Rally-Cross) internationally recognized.
