Discover Mulsanne from the Auberge de Mulsanne

Bellême Forest extends over the gentle Perche hills. Covered with majestic oak trees, a piece of ancient Gaul still lives on here.

Discover the most beautiful views over Saint Céneri Le Gérei, which has “most beautiful villages in France” classification, lying on the confluence of La Sarthe and Le Sarthon.

Departing from Bellême, this cycle ride idea is perfect for the whole family. This 38-km cycle ride will be an opportunity to explore the Perche area and its hilly landscapes.

Discover a picturesque route through the forest, past the beautiful Étang de la Herse and its miraculous spring.

Departing from Alençon, pedal at your own pace on the Vélobuissonnière route. You’ll enjoy some wonderful landscapes over the mountains and valleys of the Alpes Mancelles where the Sarthe River gently flows. An unmissable stop is Saint-Céneri-Le-Gérei, one of France’s most beautiful villages where time seems to stand still... It’s the perfect place for a delicious local picnic!

Our gîtes are ideally situated at the confluence of 3 départements: Indre et Loire, Sarthe and Maine et Loire, and 2 regions: Centre and Pays de Loire. We love nature and garage sales, so we're always on the lookout for unusual and everyday objects, and enjoy the produce from our garden. We want to do our bit for our planet and our beautiful country by growing our fruit and vegetables as naturally as possible, by eating our hens' eggs.... but also by sorting our rubbish, by being vigilant about our energy consumption and by giving everyday objects a 2nd life as often as possible. All the while enjoying life ...... We also offer on-site cocktail workshops. Today, we'd like to share our experiences... In the outbuildings of a farmhouse over 100 years old on our 7,000 m2 property, we'll welcome you as our guests and invite you to share part of our home.

The Chicaudière gite, located on the borders of Anjou and Touraine, overlooks the Maulne valley in a verdant setting of absolute peace and quiet. The gite is housed in the outbuildings of a 16th-century manor house. We welcome family groups all year round on a self-catering basis. The GR 36 is nearby and there are many sites to visit in the surrounding area.

A haven of peace in north-east Anjou: rest and originality guaranteed! This contemporary air-conditioned yurt (the first of its kind in the Pays de la Loire region), located in Chigné, is an ideal holiday destination for families or friends. Your stay will be the perfect opportunity to discover the local treasures: La Flèche zoo 20 minutes away, Château du Lude 10 minutes away, Baugé (with its apothecary and château) 20 minutes away, Saumur (with its château, famous "Cadre Noir" and numerous wine appellations) 40 minutes away and Angers and Le Mans (with its 24 hours of Le Mans) 1 hour away. The yurt opens onto a dining room with a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen (hob, microwave, dishwasher, etc.) and a lounge. 2 bedrooms are available: the first with a 140 cm x 200 cm bed and the second with 2 90 cm x 200 cm bunk beds. Shower room with hydromassage shower and separate WC. Terrace with garden furniture in front of the yurt. The outside will delight young and old alike! Relaxation chalet with sofa, TV, table football, darts, summer kitchen with second fridge, gas griddle and second set of garden furniture. A private SPA is available as an optional extra: €6 per hour per person. Children's play equipment: swing, sandpit, slide and even a homemade cocoon for the little ones to nestle in! Another open-plan chalet with a lounge area is ideal for sheltering from the sun while enjoying the view outside! All-inclusive package: beds made on arrival, bathroom linen provided, end-of-stay cleaning and electricity. Béatrice and Alain will be delighted to advise you on the many things to do in the surrounding area: wine tasting at Gratien & Meyer or Bouvay Ladubay in the Saumur region, a trip on the Loire in a "toue cabanée" with Fais moi cygne or a visit to L'Arche de la nature near Le Mans.

Join us for a friendly walk dedicated to supporting CAREGIVERS and giving them a well-deserved BREAK. Whether you're an experienced cyclist, mountain biker, gravel enthusiast or just love walking, come and share a festive and committed moment in an exceptional natural setting. Cycling for a cause that matters Behind every participant is a powerful gesture: supporting carers, the men and women who, on a daily basis, devoutly support a loved one suffering from dependency, illness or disability. They are the heroes behind the scenes, often invisible, who also need a break. Thanks to previous editions of this charity event, weekend breaks and relaxing afternoons have already been offered to these carers. By taking part, you are making a direct contribution to giving them the respite they so richly deserve. Courses for all levels On the programme from 7.45am, a variety of routes to suit all abilities! - Walks (6, 12 and 18 kms) | Price: €5 - Cycling (30, 70, 90 and 120 kms) | Price: €10 - Mountain biking (35, 45 and 60km) | Price: €10 - Gravel guinguette (60 and 120 kms) | Price: €15 Together, let's turn our passion for sport into a show of solidarity. Join us and make a difference! For more information, call 06 11 59 87 26 Registration: www.sportsnconnect.com or by e-mail alfraide.contact@gmail.com RDV Château des Roches - Morannes

Near La Flèche (zoo and lake) and Baugé, close to the forest, restored gîte in a former railway station. Surface area: 150 m². Ground floor: Living room, dining room, sitting room with TV. Independent kitchen with dishwasher. wc. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms: Bedroom "Yellow" 2 beds 90, Bedroom "Green" 3 beds 90, Bedroom "White" 1 bed 120x140. A bathroom with shower. wc. Enclosed courtyard and private garden. Another 3-person gîte on site. The Voie Verte passes behind the gîtes.

Ground floor: living room with kitchen area, dishwasher, dining area, sitting area with 1 x 90cm bed. First floor (access to bedroom by spiral staircase): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Shower room with wc. Enclosed courtyard and private garden. Green lane behind the gîte.

Between Le Lude and Noyant Villages, come and stay in this 130m² gîte, located in a renovated former blacksmith's shop. On the borders of Maine-et-Loire, close to Sarthe and Indre-et-Loire, you'll be 20 minutes from La Flèche zoo and 20 minutes from Baugé, where you can visit the château and the Apothicairerie. This holiday rental has a large 70 m² living room with a sitting room, wood-burning stove, large dining area and fully-equipped kitchen (Airfryer). The ground floor also has a shower room and separate toilet. Upstairs, a landing leads to a first bedroom of 14m² with a 140cm double bed, a shower room with wc and a large bedroom of 55m² on the ground floor (35m² at a height of 1m80) with 1 150cm bed and 4 90cm beds. The owners, who live on site, give you free access to the 7-hectare property, which is perfect for children's walks. Take your walk as far as the private pond. As you leave the gîte, along the D86, you'll come to a terrace with garden furniture. Near the gîte, in an area shaded by trees, there are games for children, as well as a petanque area. The large henhouse is accessible to those who wish to feed the chickens. The gîte can accommodate up to 8 people on request, thanks to the second bedroom and its large number of beds. You are 40 minutes from Saumur, 50 minutes from Tours and 1 hour from Angers and Le Mans. From the gîte, you can walk 900m along the main road to the GR 36. Baby equipment on site: folding bed, changing table, chair seat, bath. Parking available for 2 to 3 vehicles. Free internet connection. Electric and wood heating included in the price. End-of-stay cleaning not included in rental price: €90.

It comprises a lovely 25 m² living room (with fireplace), a fully-equipped kitchen, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a 700 m² garden. Wifi (fibre optic, speed approx. 900Mbits/s), bed linen and towels included, we're waiting for you! The accommodation comprises Ground floor: - A 25 m² living room with TV, fireplace (wood provided to start the living room), sofa (convertible for 2 people), armchairs and dining area. - Fully-equipped kitchen with electric kettle, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, hob, filter coffee machine, etc. - Bedroom 1: double bed (140×200). - Bathroom with bath. - Separate WC. 1st floor: - Bedrooms 2 and 3: queen-size beds (160×190). - Bedroom 4: double bed (140×190). - Separate WC. Note: staircases a little steep, you need to be careful with your head at the top of the steps for tall people. Exterior: - An above-ground swimming pool (private, heated), open all year round, semi-buried. - A year-round jacuzzi for up to 4 people. - A lovely 700 m² enclosed garden. - An 18 m² south-west-facing terrace with furniture to enjoy the fine weather. For even greater comfort, the owners have decided to invest in the following additional equipment: high chair, washing machine, cot, fan, barbecue, iron and ironing board. The house is ideally located in Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie, in very pleasant surroundings. You'll find all the essential shops nearby, as well as boutiques, restaurants, bars, a market, etc. Nearby: - Evron 15 minutes away - Sainte-Suzanne 7.3 km away (12 minutes by car) - Le Mans 39.8 km away (43 minutes by car) - Laval 41 km away (41 minutes by car) - Mayenne 39.8 km away (39 minutes by car) Activities : - Tourist sites: the medieval town of Sainte Suzanne, the canyon and caves of Saulges classified Natura 2000. Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérai, one of France's most beautiful villages... - Sporting activities: numerous walking and cycling routes nearby. The village is a 15-minute drive from the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. - Point of interest: Evron, home to the largest Babybel factory in the world. - Events: the 24 hours of Le Mans. Public transport: If you choose to come by car, you can park directly in the closed and secure garage that can accommodate 2 vehicles or in the street in front of the house. As for other modes of transport, here is some information that may be useful to you: - Nearest train stations: Le Mans station 41 km away (TGV), Evron TER station - Nearest airport: Le Mans Arnage airport, 48 km away (45 minutes by car). Other remarks: - Pets are accepted on request. Please specify when booking. A supplement of €15/pet/stay will be applied. - The fireplace is functional and has two hearths, one open to enjoy the fire visually, and one buried to heat the room safely. - End-of-stay cleaning includes preparing the accommodation for future visitors. Please leave it in a clean and tidy condition and clean all appliances after use. - One of the rooms will be inaccessible during your stay. - On the left-hand side of the house are the outside bins (1 for sorting glass, 1 for sorting cardboard/plastic and 1 normal).

Welcome to Bozena & Alain, on their renovated farm, in the countryside north of Durtal, 4 km from the town centre, on a property of several hectares, managed using agro-ecology (permaculture) and close to the GR35 footpath. Two pleasant, peaceful guest rooms, one with a private entrance. Ground floor: A recently renovated room, cool in summer, with a double bed, private WC & bathroom, with the possibility of enjoying a sauna session (to be booked: €10/person for a 1-hour session with a complimentary cold drink). Small table and chairs on the lawn in front of the room Upstairs: A large, spacious bedroom with a double bed, private WC and bathroom. Available in the room: electric kettle, tea, coffee, herbal teas and sugar. An organic breakfast is included in the nightly rate and will be served the following morning. Please note: The house is equipped with a plant purification system that requires a pond to collect the filtered water. This pond is located in a part of the property not accessible to guests, so children must remain under their parents' supervision. On site, in a communal area, you can enjoy a yoga session (Mondays at 11am and Tuesdays at 7pm). A friend, Aurélie, provides massage treatments at home and can come to you if you would like a massage.

Large, comfortable family home in south Mayenne with 5 bedrooms and large, bright living rooms. 1,000m² of grounds with terrace and lawn for meals and games (table tennis, table football, rackets, boules, etc.). Self-supporting swimming pool from June to September, 7.3m x 3.66m, 1.3m high. Views over the surrounding countryside. Owners' farm nearby. Ideal location for visiting the Sarthe and Mayenne regions. Discover the Petites cités de caractère (small towns of character) of Asnières-sur-Vègre and Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, the Saulges caves with their climbing walls, the prehistory museum and the caves. Areas for short and medium hikes, as well as trails. 14km away, explore the Coëvrons and visit Sainte Suzanne with its castle, ramparts, craftsmen and beautiful, hilly walks. Spend a day at La Flèche zoo, a 50-minute drive away. Local shops in Brûlon, 9km away. All shops and services in Sablé sur Sarthe or Evron (20km). TGV station at Sablé sur Sarthe.

Alain Vernholes has a story to tell about each of the 500 trees he has planted on his Boiscordes property in Rémalard: from the fruit of the service tree that has to be digested by birds in order to germinate, to the cross-fertilisation of two varieties of elms to create a hybrid resistant to the Dutch Elm Disease which decimated the entire European population of elms, to how he managed to bring back seeds and young plants from his travels in the Americas, Asia and throughout Europe. Take a tour guided by Alain Vernholes and enjoy the glorious autumn colours in his arboretum.

In an authentic Percheron setting, and after a warm welcome near the mill, set off with Michel to meet a dozen or so horses of all ages, while you listen to the stories of a genuine Perche "breeder". Michel is always happy to share his expert knowledge and you can't help but feel his passion…

The Estate has an interest of art and history because of its typical evolution of a large land area in the Perche from the 17th to the 19th century. Few castles in the Perche can be proud of the signing of many architects and landscape renowned as Lonné.

The Chèreperrine castle is a vestige of an impressive mansion from the 18th century, built by the Marquise des Alleurs, mistress of the Grand Dauphin. Partially destroyed by a fire in 1925, only the central part remains. A chapel shelters a beautiful trompe l'oeil from the 19th century. Guided tour of the chapel and the ice house (1757).

Manor from the 14th and 16th century (the oldest of the Perche region). Stronghold from the Hundred Years' War, embellished under Louis XII and Henri IV, but aslo partly destroyed. Dungeon, 2 towers, portcullis unique in France. A Galery from the Renaissance periode, 2 stairs from Henri IV and an amazing fireplace. Tour of the inside and of the outside.

Castle from the 17th and 18th century. Outside tour only.

In a contemporary building bearing the French High Quality Environmental Standard label, come and taste our cider, apple juice, Pommeau and Calvados. Family-run 22-hecatre estate of cider apple orchards since 1990, organic farming. Shop with column still. Video ‘cider of the past and present’ (20 min) in French and English. Tasting session: cider, apple juice, Trahant liqueur, cider jam, Calvados. Shop. Fête du Cidre during the last weekend of October.

Since 2010, the gardens have been laid down around buildings that are currently being restored and are typical of the Perche region, including a 15th and 16th century manor house, a farm house, seigniorial barn, stables and pigsties, bakery, hemp oven and covered well. The garden has been adapted to the buildings and their uses, with a vegetable garden and orchard, preserving traditional Perche cider and eating apples near the communal areas, a medieval medicinal plant garden near the manor house, an osmanthus and grass broderie, a collection of ornamental cherry trees, oak, lime trees and hawthorn. Over 300 vintage and botanical roses, a collection of peonies and magnolias. The garden is continually changing, and year after year its form and structure emerges. There are non-guided visits, but a guide is available on request.

Nave from the 15th century, chapel from the 13th centuy, (old monk chapel), open on the nave in 1808, dungeon, bells from the 11th century.

At the edge of the centuries-old Bellême forest, come and discover our vintage ciders, certified organic and AOP Cidre du Perche. Let yourself be guided on a tour that will take you from the deep roots of cider to its sweet effervescence. One-hour guided tour by appointment, including a visit to the orchard and cellar, and tasting of cider and apple juice. On-site sales by appointment.

Home cooking

Just off the Voie Verte, discover traditional French cuisine and themed evenings: couscous/paëlla/sauerkraut/cassoulet. Group bookings only

Restaurant with grocery section and bar. Snack bar on Friday evenings. Open Monday to Friday lunchtimes and weekends by prior arrangement.

Discover the creaminess of wild and cultivated vegetables, fruit and plants. Always local and in season, made fresh and served with their delicacies. Let yourself be taken in by the tastes, flavours and colours, some of them surprising. LAtypique is located at the start of the magnificent Vaulandry biodiversity trail. Just a few kilometres from La Flèche zoo and close to the Vélobuissonère, where you can quench your thirst in the peace and quiet of the Bauge countryside.

In the heart of the remarkable village of Cossé-en-Champagne, Marie and her husband Christian offer traditional, tasty cuisine made from local produce. You can find these local products at the Epicerie, where you can enjoy them again and again, and take a little bit of the Mayenne home with you. > The restaurant will be open for lunch every day, as well as on Thursday and Friday evenings. Reservations required for meals on Saturday evenings only. On Sundays, the restaurant will be open from 9.30am to 1.30pm, with a takeaway meal option. > We will also be offering newspapers and parcel delivery, as well as a small grocery shop for everyday needs.

La Planque en Perche is a country house in the heart of the Perche hills. An establishment that combines restaurant and bed & breakfast. Here you can enjoy nature and the passing of time. The restaurant's seasonal cuisine showcases the work of local growers and breeders. Traditional with a touch of Asia.

The "Guinguette au coin de la rue" welcomes you every Friday evening and Saturday morning from the end of April to the end of August, in a semi-cozy space nestling in the shadow of our church steeple, a stone's throw from the Au coin de la rue bistro (place Adam Becker in Blandouet). As well as picturesque lanterns, pennants and small fences, the usual ingredients of our late afternoons and evenings will be on hand: good humour, nibbles and liquids of all kinds and for all tastes.

Traditional cuisine and set-price workday menus.

Furnished apartment in saint Vincent sur Jard

La ferme de Nat is located in the village of Broc en Anjou, on the borders of the Sarthe and Touraine regions. Sleeps 22.

For camping in the great outdoors, the Broc youth hostel can accommodate 50 people.

Our gîtes are ideally situated at the confluence of 3 départements: Indre et Loire, Sarthe and Maine et Loire, and 2 regions: Centre and Pays de Loire. We love nature and garage sales, so we're always on the lookout for unusual and everyday objects, and enjoy the produce from our garden. We want to do our bit for our planet and our beautiful country by growing our fruit and vegetables as naturally as possible, by eating our hens' eggs.... but also by sorting our rubbish, by being vigilant about our energy consumption and by giving everyday objects a 2nd life as often as possible. All the while enjoying life ...... We also offer on-site cocktail workshops. Today, we'd like to share our experiences... In the outbuildings of a farmhouse over 100 years old on our 7,000 m2 property, we'll welcome you as our guests and invite you to share part of our home.