The forest is located in the Orne département of France, north of Alençon, between the communes of Carrouges in the west and Sées in the east.

The Office national des forêts authorities implemented a replanting programme shortly afterwards to restore the forest habitat.

At La Croix de Medavy, Sherman and Panzers clashed but the French were reinforced by the Putz armoured column which had recently set out from Sées.

[4] The small Les Gateys National Cemetery contains 19 soldiers from the 2nd French Armoured Division killed during the battle.

This meeting of VTT (vélo tout terrain) enthusiasts has been part of the all-terrain biking scene since 1990.