Bretoncelles is a picturesque little town with butcher, award winning baker, bar etc has twice weekly market, school, outdoor pool, tennis courts, two riding centres near by. Bretoncelles is close to the forest and has a railway station with links to Paris, Chartres and Le Mans.

Riding near Bretoncelles Centre Equestre du Val Richard Again a lovely setting set far from the main road, a small operation run by the family Bernier, offering lessons in both indoor and out door arena and has direct access to rides in the forest. Horses for all abilities.