Exploring Sainte-scolasse-sur-sarthe and Its Surroundings

This gîte is located in the Parc Normandie Maine in Ravigny, on the borders of the Mayenne (Mont des Avaloirs), Sarthe (Alpes Mancelles) and Orne (St Céneri-le-Gérei: most beautiful villages in France). An undulating site, with remarkable views over the bocage countryside. La Muletière is close to Mont des Avaloirs (highest point in the Armorican Massif, 417m). Numerous hiking trails. 3km from the VéloScénie Paris/Le Mont-Saint-Michel, at Saint-Denis-sur-Sarthon. La Muletière is a spacious 130m² accommodation, with large living rooms on the ground floor, 2 bath/shower rooms, 1 separate toilet and 3 bedrooms. Overhanging sheltered terrace, very large garden of 1500m² where children love to hide! Swing set. Unenclosed land. Less than an hour away, enjoy the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, with its casinos and spa. Shops: Saint Denis sur Sarthon (2.5km), Saint Pierre des Nids (6km), Pré-en-Paille (10km), Alençon (10km).

Upstairs from the town hall by outside staircase: entrance with sofa and TV, living room and fitted kitchen (induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer), bedroom (6 single bunk beds) and a second attic bedroom (double bed 140 x 190 cm, 2 single beds 90 x 190 cm), bathroom (3 showers, 2 washbasins, 2 WCs, washing machine with dryer). 3rd floor with mezzanine: 4 single beds 90 x 190 cm. Beds equipped with comforters and disposable sheets. No storage units. Cleaning included. Small dogs accepted on request. Room for bikes or motorcycles. River and petanque court 300 m away and public electric vehicle charging station. Unenclosed garden of approx. 500 m².

The Moulin gîte is in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve. To get there, leave the road and follow the Sarthon, the river that flows into the Sarthe, for 200 metres. It's an exceptional place to recharge your batteries and breathe! You can discover the Mont des Avaloirs and the entire southern part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a communal site open to the public, with a hiking trail close to the gîte. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away, with all local shops. For leisure activities, you can go to the leisure centre at Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing or kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course and other activities). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been designated one of France's most beautiful villages. River fishing in the Sarthon, 1st category, fishing licence required. Ground floor: living room 22m² (fireplace with wood burner, TV, dining room, sofa bed) - kitchen 10m² (electric hob, fridge, electric oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, etc.). A few steps lead up to the bathroom with shower tray, washbasin, hairdryer, washing machine and separate WC. 1 bedroom with 1 140*190 bed 2 bedrooms each with 2 separate 0.80*190 beds 1 cupboard or 1 chest of drawers, or even a desk. Baby equipment on request: cot, high chair. Enclosed garden area, one-piece dining table with bench, solid barbecue. Car park 80 m away. Other gîtes 200 m away. La Bataille, with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, and two stopover gîtes run directly by the local council.

In the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, the gîte La Bataille, on the Trotté estate, offers simple accommodation with 2 bedrooms, a large living room and a terrace with dining table for 5 people, close to numerous hiking trails. The site is ideal for exploring Mont des Avaloirs and the entire western part of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Just below the gîte, the Sarthon flows into the Sarthe. You're at the crossroads of 3 départements: Mayenne, Sarthe and Orne. The natural environment is remarkable. The Domaine de Trotté is a municipal site open to the public. The village of Saint Pierre des Nids is 4km away and has all the local shops you need. For leisure activities, you can go to the Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei leisure centre, just over 1km away, where you can go canoeing and kayaking, or to Saint Léonard des Bois (accrobranche course, rock-climbing, ULM). River fishing, just below the gîte (map required). Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei has been awarded the "Plus beaux villages de France" label. Other gîtes on site: Le Moulin, 200 metres away, with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, and two nearby gîtes d'étapes run directly by the local council.

Remarkable gîte in the Alpes Mancelles, 1.5km from Saint Cénéri-le-Gerei - classified as one of France's most beautiful villages - and 7km from Saint Léonard des Bois. Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, tree climbing, the choice of activities in this natural area, the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Stone, wood, terracotta floor tiles and nature are the words that best describe this vast house, set on a knoll overlooking the surrounding countryside. The river Sarthe flows below. On the ground floor, the living rooms open onto the outside. 3 main bedrooms, including one on the ground floor with its own shower room. A mezzanine area with low ceilings for 3 extra beds. Courtyard with games, swing and outdoor furniture around the house. All shops and services are 3.7km from the gîte, in the village of Saint Pierre des Nids.

Stay in the "Rêver ailleurs" eco-domain and enjoy all the comforts of home, in miniature! The windows and terrace offer a marvellous view of the animals in the meadow: llamas, goats, donkeys, ponies... The caravan has a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bunk beds for children, a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Private wooded area adjoining. The "Rêver ailleurs" eco-domain is just 5km from the Mont des Avaloirs lookout point, in the Alpes Mancelle, in the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. An exceptional stopover on the Véloscénie (Paris / Mont St Michel cycle route). Small towns with character, hiking and mountain biking trails, water sports centre and accrobranches less than 15km from the site. Shops in Saint Pierre des Nids 5km away. Alençon 19km. Breakfast, picnic basket and packed lunch available on reservation. Out and about? The Domaine can accommodate your horse in the meadow. Electric bikes: recharging point available. Other on-site accommodation: tent pitch, a yurt for 2 people (H53H030046), an Indonesian hut for 2 people (H53H030041), each with its own private Nordic bath, a 4-person caravan with outdoor spa under a pergola (H53G030050). Rental of 4 units for up to 12 people: H53G030042.

Picnic tables at La Mesnière

Picnic tables at Le Mêle sur Sarthe

A castle founded in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th century by a master mason from Tours, Jehan Frachet. Guided visit to the exterior parts on request.

The Orne Firefighters Heritage Association invites you to discover their historical collection in a 1,200 m² permanent exhibition space. Take your time exploring two centuries of firefighting history!

On 5000sqm, perennials, shrubs and other fruit trees are involved in an intimate and relaxing athmospher. Collection of hydrangeas. At the bend of an alley you can see different breeds of ducks, chickens and pigeons. In the back yard, the view of the hills of the Perche prolong this pleasant walk. Chambres d'hotes.

Picnic table at Courgeoût

Basilica built in the 12th century on the Céronne oratory, the first evangelist of le Perche, in the 5th century. Very beautiful bell tower in a ‘’ pack-saddle’’ shape , white stones altarpiece from the 17th century, baptismals fonts from the 18e century.

The castle and chapel are inscribed MH (XI-XVI e), they are very rare and significant remnants of the county and duchy of Alencon, emblematic of our region, residence of Peter II of Alençon who created the closed city of Essay and Marguerite de Lorraine for her dowry, then possession of Margaret of Angouleme-Alençon Navarre, sister of Francis I, grandmother of Henry IV, who had created with her husband Charles IV Alencon, the royal abbey of Saint Madeleine Essay in activity until the revolution. External visit. The site is run by various events: Rendezvous Gardens, Heritage Days, Christmas market, animations ...

Exhibition: “The Origins and Development of Cinema"" in a movie theatre. Explore the history of cinema in a chronological exhibition. See how it developed with the help of some surprising devices. From the praxinoscope in the 1870s to the earliest view cameras via magic lanterns, polioramas and zoetropes. Follow the invention of cinema by the Lumière brothers in 1895 and the equipment in its various formats from 1925 to today. A permanent exhibition, display cases, hands-on cinema objects, games and vintage objects about moving pictures. Opening 1/2 hour before the start of each session.

The grandstands at the Mortagne-au-Perche racecourse are protected as historic monuments. Rebuilt in 1825 and restored in 1997, the three wooden grandstands at the Mortagne racecourse are the oldest preserved examples in France. Every year, on the first Sunday in September, they are packed for the Orne departmental competition for conformation and gait of Percheron horses.

worker's meals, specialities and on reservation for family meals and banquets.

Snack bar, sandwich shop, salad bar, local and/or organic produce, tea room.

Brewery spirit in the heart of downtown with sunny terrace. In season, in the afternoon tea room, lemonade and soft drinks, ice cream and pastries.

We welcome you from Friday to Tuesday, noon and evening. Open on Sunday. You will attend the making of the pancakes and crêpes live. Possibility to take your order with you.

A trattoria is an Italian restaurant with a family atmosphere and simple service. The dishes served are traditional and cheap. Traditional pizzerias baked on stone, fresh products, various bruschettas. Everything is homemade.

Brasserie menu, Menu of the day, restaurant located in the heart of the town centre of Mortagne au Perche, accessible parking, large sunny terrace, 2 restaurant rooms: 1 on the ground floor and 1 on the first floor. Original decoration with old advertising objects. Gel at the entrance of the bar as well as on some tables at disposal. Cleaning of the tables with specific product One meter space between each table on the sunny terrace and inside the bar on the ground floor and upstairs. Toilets for one person with all sanitary standards. And you won't see our smile hidden behind a mask.

Resto Perche, a restaurant that favors short circuits. A warm welcome, traditional and convivial cuisine based on local, regional and organic products, at a reasonable price. We offer a quick-service menu (salads, sandwiches, tartines, Perche flamme, grilled Normandy meats and dishes reminiscent of Sunday dinner at grandma's house). Cooked products are rigorously selected from the best producers in Perche and Normandy.

Traditional buffet cuisine with special offers for tourists and Véloscénie. Breakfast and snacks: 1 hot drink, 1 cold non-alcoholic drink, baguette, butter and our homemade jams. Our different formulas: takeaway meals or sandwiches. Véloscénie special only on reservation by e-mail, 48 hours in advance and we will send you a confirmation.

Delicatessen, wine cellar, decoration and tableware, gourmet bistro, lounge bar.

We cook for your pleasure, fresh products of our soil. Our menu changes every 8 weeks. COVID 19 : Distance between each table of more than one meter, hydroalcoholic gel at your disposal, wearing a mask, plastic card and disinfected between each use.

This pretty Longère has been charmingly restored to its former glory, set in a wooded estate with a pretty adjoining 800m2 private garden. Living room and fitted kitchen area, the living room is equipped with 2 convertible sofas for 4 people. 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, shower room and toilet. The doors are adapted for motor-impaired access. Private grounds.

Beautiful bourgeois house in a 4000m2 enclosed park, heated swimming pool, ornamental pond and stream. In the heart of the village with shops and near the "Petites Cités de Caractère" of Mortagne au Perche and Sées, and 8 km from the leisure center of Le Mêle sur Sarthe. Ground floor: entrance, living room with TV and fireplace, living room with kitchen and fireplace, bedroom (double bed) with adjoining shower room and toilet, independent toilet. 1st floor: 2 bedrooms (double beds), 2 shower rooms, living room with TV, 2 bedrooms (120 cm beds). 2nd floor : table soccer, 2 bedrooms (single beds, 120 cm beds), bathroom, shower room, bedroom (single bed). Central heating. Outdoor play area. Perfect place to come and recharge your batteries with your family or group. Parking for 10 cars. Linen available for rent.

This peaceful accommodation offers a relaxing stay for the whole family, just a few hours from the capital. Sleeps 6, spacious, bright living room, stone house. 2 bedrooms upstairs: one with 1 double bed and 2 single beds, and one with 1 double bed. The estate can accommodate all types of festive events. Possibility of renting the entire estate.

free parking.

A quiet parenthesis in this family cottage at the gates of the Perche and only 2 hours from Paris. The surroundings hesitate between Perche and Pays d'Alençon and offer plenty of ideas for activities: the greenway a few kilometers away, the Pays Mêlois lake, horseback riding or carriage rides, forests and their mushrooms, local produce terroir... Ideal place to stay for a "tribe", to share with friends or family. Self-contained single storey gite. Room for two people with 1 double bed 160/200 cm. Single room with 1 single bed 120/190 cm. Kitchen, living room with double sofa bed and dining room. Separate shower room and wc. Garden of 400 m2.

Large independent farmhouse surrounded by land of 4000m2. A quiet parenthesis in this family cottage at the gates of the Perche and only 2 hours from Paris. The surroundings hesitate between Perche and Pays d'Alençon and offer plenty of ideas for activities: the greenway a few kilometers away, the Pays Mêlois lake, horseback riding or carriage rides, forests and their mushrooms, local produce terroir... Ideal place to stay for a "tribe", to share with friends or family. Large farmhouse completely restored, independent. Ground floor : 1 bedroom for two people with a double bed 160/200 cm, with shower room and wc. 1 dining room, a kitchen, a games area with table football and a lounge. independent toilets. Stage : 1 double bedroom with 2 single beds 80/200 cm. 1 bedroom for two people with 1 double bed 160/200 cm, with bathroom area. 1 bedroom for four people with 4 single beds 80/200 cm. 1 bathroom and separate wc. Enclosed garden of 4000 m2 and games room with ping pong table.

At the gates of Perche, the Forêt domaniale des Ventes de Bourse, the Mêle sur Sarthe leisure center (swimming, fishing, games), Essay motor sports (kart), farm producers, 4km from the track greenery and hiking trails: broad prospects for holidays... All-inclusive townhouse. Ground floor: living room (130cm sofa bed), kitchen, bathroom with toilet. Upstairs: 2 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds), 1 bedroom (1 double bed) with private shower room and toilet. Electric heating. 400 m² garden with terrace and lounge chairs. Free firewood provided. No business clients welcome.

Former farmhouse (not in use) of an 18th and 19th century castle with turret, located in a very quiet environment of meadows and woods. The cottage is located in the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and on the borders of the Perche Regional Natural Park. Nearby: hiking trails, greenway, the Mêle sur Sarthe lake. Located 150 km from Paris by the N12 and 25 km from the A28. Orne Tourisme recommends: the Mêle-sur-Sarthe leisure center with its supervised beach, water sports (flyboard, overboard, sailing, pedal boats, etc.) Old house restored. Ground floor: Kitchen, dining room, lounge, office and laundry (dryer) with wc. Floor: 1 bedroom (1 double bed 160 cm x 200 cm, 1 BZ 1 person) with bathroom and toilet, 1 bedroom (2 beds 1 person 90 cm x 200 cm) with private bathroom , 2 bedrooms (2 double beds 160 cm x 200 cm), bathroom and toilet. Old bread oven fully restored 15 m from the main house, on the ground floor: 1 bedroom (1 bed 2 persons 160 cm x 200 cm), bathroom with toilet. On the floor: 1 room (2 beds1 person in 90 cm x 200 cm). Central heating. Bed sheets and towels included. Garden of 1500 m². Car park. Terrace. Old (undeveloped) farmhouse of 18th and 19th century castle with turret, located in a very quiet environment of meadows and woods. The cottage is located in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park and on the edge of the Perche Regional Nature Park. Nearby: hiking trails, greenway, the water level Mêle sur Sarthe. Located 150 kms from Paris by the N12 and 25 kms from the A28.

In the heart of a small flowery village, this old 16th century dovecote which received the Heritage Foundation label has been comfortably furnished. It is located on the border of Perche and Pays d'Alençon. Close to the greenway, hiking trails, forest, etc. Independent house completely restored, all-inclusive formula. On the ground floor: living room with kitchen area and relaxation area. Half-floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds 90 cm x 200 cm), landing with office, shower room, separate WC. On the 1st floor: 1 bedroom (1 double bed 140 cm x 200 cm) with lounge area (double sofa bed). Possibility of baby bed and high chair, Nespresso coffee maker. WIFI available throughout the house and on the outdoor terrace (RJ 45 cables available on request). Partially enclosed garden of 70 m² near the road crossing the village. Wooden children's play structure with slide and structure for babies. Carport. Closed bike room. Grassland and stable for horses on request. IN JULY AND AUGUST 2024: 2 weeks minimum Accelerated charging station for Qovoltis electric vehicles on site.

Small cocoon of greenery, composed of a park, a garden and an orchard, inhabited by goats, nestled in Montchevrel, a perched village overlooking the surrounding countryside, offers 2 cottages for 2 people, 1 of which can accommodate people with reduced mobility, numerous hiking trails nearby, pond open to picnics in the town. 24 hours delay between 2 lodgings to allow a cleaning disinfection of the place. Hydro-alcoholic gel is available in the lodging. Application of barrier gestures