Discover Rahay, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire

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

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.

La Moussetière Pepperpot Turrets A journey back in time among the forest and bocages. You will admire the manor houses, including those in La Moussetière, with round pepperpot turrets, and discover some of the curiosities of the Remalard area.

This hike is the second stage of an 8-day, 220-km circuit, the Tour des Collines du Perche. During this second stage, you will gradually leave the Vallée de l’Huisne and enter the forest area with its foothills, coming out at Bretoncelles before going back in and then reaching the village of Moutiers-au-Perche, which is nestled in the Vallée de la Corbionne.

Say it with flowers! Explore the Perche area’s villages in bloom. A well-being route where the beauty of plants and flowers is combined with remarkable architectural heritage. Admire the castles and manor houses in Boissy-Maugis, Maison-Maugis and Monceaux-au-Perche, the impressive “cathedral of the fields” in La Chapelle-Montligeon and Réno-Valdieu’s majestic forest.

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

Go on board a helicopter for a ride through the air and discover prestigious castles in Val de Loire! GO ON BOARD A HELICOPTER FOR A RIDE THROUGH THE AIR AND DISCOVER PRESTIGIOUS CASTLES IN VAL DE LOIRE. Once comfortably in the helicopter, take off and overlook the region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once in the air, you will feel the thrill of flying. Throughout the 75km tour, observe the sites, famous châteaux and opulent houses, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Grange de Meslay * Château de Jallanges * The Vouvray Vineyards * Château de Noizay * Pagoda of Chanteloup * The Clos Lucé * Château d'Amboise * The Gardens of Valmer Castle * Château de Beaumont-la-Ronce   Have a unique experience with stunning views of emblematic sites and monuments.

Do you want to have an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire? Then fly over the most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a helicopter ride!  DO YOU WANT TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE? THEN FLY OVER THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A HELICOPTER RIDE. Enjoy panoramic views of the Loire Valley, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while on this one-hour flight. Manors, houses, and some of the most beautiful castles will be within reach and offer spectacular scenes. You will feel the thrill of flying as you overlook the 170km expanse of land. Take in stunning aerial views of: * Château de Blois * Château de Chambord * Château de Cheverny * The Chaumont Estate * Château de Chenonceau * Château d'Amboise A day of wonder and history awaits on this aerial adventure!

Fly over the prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley on a private helicopter ride. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade! FLY OVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A PRIVATE HELICOPTER RIDE. Whether with family or friends, see the beautiful castles and historical sites during this aerial escapade. Once comfortably in your private four-seater helicopter, take off smoothly and make the most of the 40-minute flight to take in the exceptional aerial panorama. See some of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley in a new light; from the Chenonceau to Amboise, and even the Pagoda of Chanteloup. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience!

Make the most of a unique opportunity of having a private four-seater helicopter and fly with family or friends for an unforgettable experience in Val de Loire! MAKE THE MOST OF A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING A PRIVATE FOUR-SEATER HELICOPTER AND FLY WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN VAL DE LOIRE. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is recognised for its many châteaux built throughout its territory. Upon departing the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off in your helicopter and discover this renowned domain. Your aerial trip will last 30 minutes, during which you can see historical sites and prestigious castles such as the Châteaux de Langeais, Villandry and Luynes. Adrenaline seekers and history-lovers: enjoy this wonderful experience in the air!

Take off and fly over Pays de Racan. On board your helicopter, enjoy exceptional panoramic views of this rural territory filled with impressive castles. TAKE OFF AND FLY OVER PAYS DE RACAN. ON BOARD YOUR HELICOPTER, ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THIS RURAL TERRITORY FILLED WITH IMPRESSIVE CASTLES. Leaving the Neuvy le Roi Heliport, take off smoothly for a 45km tour throughout Val de Loire. While on this thrilling flight, observe natural and authentic landscapes. Under your feet, you can find several important castles in French history, such as: * Château de la Haute Barde * Château de Beaumont la Ronce * La Cantinière * Château de Fontenailles * Collégiale de Bueil en Touraine * Gué du Roi * Château de Gêne * Château de Breuil * Château de la Roche Racan * Château de la Donneterie Feast your eyes on these famous sites and have an unforgettable thrill-filled ride through the air as you discover royal heritage!

GO AND DISCOVER THE CHATEAUX DE LA LOIRE ON A HELICOPTER FLIGHT! Leaving from Bellvile heliport, you will board a luxury helicopter and will take off for a flight over a region with a rich history. During your flight, you will admire the panoramic view over the splendid houses that make up some of the history of France: Haute Barde Castle, Meslay Grange, Jallanges Castle, the Vouvray vineyards, Noizay Castle, Chanteloup Pagoda, Lucé Close, Amboise Castle, the Valmer Gardens, Beaumont-la-Ronce Castle... Between castles, you will fly over The Loire and take in the beautifull panoramic landscapes around the river.

Soar above Val de Loire and discover the prestigious Châteaux of the Loire Valley on a royal 90-minute flight on an ultralight aircraft! SOAR ABOVE VAL DE LOIRE AND DISCOVER THE PRESTIGIOUS CHÂTEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY ON A ROYAL 90-MINUTE FLIGHT ON AN ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT. Val de Loire, a region registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for the numerous castles built on its territory. Start your introductory session by meeting your pilot instructor, a native of the region who is passionate about its history, and who will accompany you throughout the day’s activity. After you discover the universe of ultralight aviation, go on board the plane and fly over the historical sites that give Val de Loire its prestige and fame. You will have the unique opportunity of flying over: * The Loire Valley * Château de Chaumont sur Loire * Amboise * The Pagoda of Chanteloup * Chenonceau * Montrichard * The Pontlevoy Abbey * The Medieval Château de Fougères sur Bièvre * Château de Cheverny * Villesavin * The Estate of Chambord * Château de Ménars * Château of St. Denis sur Loire * Blois, the Town of Art and History. Spend an unforgettable and exciting moment as you discover the locations that played an important role in French history.

Soar above Val de Loire on this ultralight-aviation initiation session. Admire the Châteaux and Towns of Art and History! SOAR ABOVE VAL DE LOIRE ON THIS ULTRALIGHT-AVIATION INITIATION SESSION. ADMIRE THE CHÂTEAUX AND TOWNS OF ART AND HISTORY. An enthusiastic pilot instructor from the region will guide you throughout this unique experience. After being introduced to the universe of ultralight aviation, you will visit exceptional sites. Once comfortably on board the motorised ultralight aircraft, start flying over the Loire Valley and head towards the famous Renaissance Château in Chaumont-Sur-Loire. Then, fly over Blois, the Town of Art and History, and its famous castle, before heading back to the base in Chouzy. A thrill-filled escapade through the air above a UNESCO World Heritage Site awaits you!

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.

Located in the Perche Regional Nature Park, we invite you to discover our Andalusian donkey farm. Educational presentation of donkeys: their characteristics, origins, different breeds, and uses. Visits are by appointment only and limited to a maximum of 5 people.

Manoir de la Gauberdière: 1494 - 1505 The Manoir de la GAUBERDIERE is a typical late-15th century Norman manor of the Perche area. Attached to the right hand side of the building is a bread oven and bakery. The outbuildings opposite date from the same time. To the left of the Manoir, the chapel dating from around 1540 is typically renaissance. Free entry to the grounds, the chapel (including the interior) the outbuildings, the great hall and the bakery. Visitors receive a tour leaflet and there are information boards around the site.

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.

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

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.

18th-century château with a 19th-century grounds. Outdoor visit of the park and the vegetable garden. Created in the 19th century, the Lorière park is an English-style garden with lawns, woods and groves of exotic trees: Sequoias Wellingtonia, Calabria black pines, Lebanon cedars, Virginia junipers and a spectacular western red cedar. As you stroll through the park, discover lovely views to the south and west of the hills of the Perche region. The walled vegetable garden was redesigned in the spirit of vegetable plots of yesteryear and has been awarded the "Potager de France" label. The rose garden has been awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label.

This is the story of the happy union of a typical farm and a modern garden in the heart of the Perche region. On this charming, typical farm, a horticultural dreamer created this garden: Le Jardin François. Some of the most elegant plants grow alongside the most humble, the most ancient with brand-new varieties. Depending on the season, you can explore the ponds, the aquatic gardens and flowers such as azaleas, camellias, lilies, cyclamens and many others. Le Jardin François also loves music and musicians, with concerts in the open-air theatres and in the Orangerie. Bed & breakfast. Taste the farm’s products: cider, apple juice, pommeau and calvados

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 Ste Gauburge Priory, agriculture, historical costumes, the percheron horses, the forest, hedged farmland, craft industry, all that are part of the museum. Discovery path in the country side explaining its history and evolution. Peasant garden. Temporary Exhibitions, workshops, conference, complete this presentation of the rural world during the 19th century up to the 60s Workshop around the oven, demonstration of clothes washing, and visit of the bees world.

We welcome you in a friendly and warm atmosphere We also carry out various menus for your meals: Weddings, Birthdays... As well as a catering service to take away. we also offer a take-away catering service: hydro-alcoholic terminal, space of more than 1 meter between the tables, disinfection of the chairs after each service... Open from Monday noon to Friday noon and Saturday noon (only from November to April)

Inn in a pleasant and relaxing setting. Catering service We would like to make table reservations by telephone as much as possible. We welcome customers with the obligation to wear masks. We respect the 1 meter between each table.

traditional Normandy cuisine. Choose from three starters, one fish or meat dish and three desserts.

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.

Traditional cuisine and set-price workday menus.

Specialities: homemade family cuisine, tête de veau on Tuesdays and Creole cuisine on Friday evenings. To take away. Reservations recommended.

Home cooking. M Hubert is a butcher and caterer and offers a cuisine with local meats. Open from Tuesday to Friday for lunch from 12 to 2pm. Catering service. Closed the first 3 weeks of August

Home cooking

Charming hotel in a protected village of the Perche In a green setting, the restaurant welcomes you in the old engine room of the mill, until the end of October During the winter it is at the table of the castle that you will be welcomed with an inventive cooking and full of flavours.

A modern chic country style for this spacious cottage all inclusive and great comfort restored with talent by local artisans! At the edge of the forest, you will benefit from an ideal situation to discover the Perche and the numerous leisures within 10 km around. For the amateurs of decoration, "the workshop color ", shop of furnishing and decoration for the house and the garden is in the hamlet. Ground floor: entrance with intercom, living room with lounge (TV, fireplace open or closed) and kitchen, laundry, separate toilet. Floor by stairs or elevator: living room (TV), bedroom "Bleue" (large double bed, TV, safe with key secure) with bathroom and toilet, bedroom "jaune" (large separate double bed, single bed, safe with key secure), shower room and toilet), suite "Arlequin" with bedroom / living room (large double sofa bed) and bedroom (large double bed 180 cm, secure key box) with shower-room (double sink, walk-in shower and toilet) adjoining adapted for disabled people. Underfloor heating low temperature. Terrace 100 m² and enclosed garden of 1500 m². Motorcycle shelter. Portico.

Independent architect-designed house with all-inclusive formula: ideal for families or tribes with an indoor swimming pool of dream dimensions! The terrace of the Sablon cottage opens onto an exceptional panorama within a property of 8 hectares of orchard, woods, pastures and ponds with many animals: horses, sheep, llamas, goats, chickens, geese, swans, runner ducks, peacocks, koi carp. You will probably be lucky enough to observe a wild deer that regularly comes to graze near the horses! Dogs are accepted subject to compatibility with animals. Reinforced socket available for recharging electric cars. Ground floor: Indoor swimming pool heated all year round to 30°C adjoining 10 x 5 m, depth 1 m and 2.5 m with diving board, 5-seater spa, infrared sauna, elliptical bike. Shower, changing room and toilet. Large living room with dining room, French billiards, open fireplace, mass stove, hi-fi system, office. Kitchen equipped with Thermomix, robots, espresso machine with beans, induction hob and wood/gas cooker. Living room with TV. Bedroom (bed is 160 cm) and private bathroom with separate toilet Bedroom (bed is 140 cm, baby bed, TV) and shower room with toilet. Separate toilet. Floor: Bedroom (160 cm bed, desk), Bedroom (140 cm bed), Bedroom (2 90 cm beds), Mezzanine bedroom with plexi partitions (2 twin 90 cm beds and 2 90 cm beds, TV), Bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and toilet. Separate toilet. Terrace with bioclimatic pergola, fire pit and plancha. 1 ha wooded garden with enclosed pond.

Charming little gite in a beautiful green setting in the heart of a region full of character. In the middle of the Percheronne countryside, you can relax or go for a walk, bike ride or ride the eclectic scooters offered on site by the owner. This gite comprises a living room, a fitted kitchen and a shower room on the ground floor, 2 bedrooms and a separate toilet on the first floor. This structure will ensure conviviality and respect for nature.

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