Explore Les Charmilles at Les Ventes-de-Bourse

A green escapade along the water A nature trail to explore the Natura 2000 site of the Haute-Vallée de la Sarthe, one of the most important wetlands in the department. You will cross meadows rich in biodiversity and can finish the route with a moment of relaxation at the Le Mêle lake.

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!

Departing from Alençon, this idea for a cycle ride will allow you to explore the final foothills of the Armorican massif towards the Bassin Parisien, the Ecouves forest.

Departing from Merlerault, this 58-km cycle route will challenge the most athletic. As the kilometres go by, twists and hills punctuate this Orne cycleway.

From Médavy to Saint Christophe le Jajolet, passing through Mortrée, this 33-km circuit will take you to some of the jewels of the Orne department. Don't hesitate to stop and discover the history of the Orne through its heritage.

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

In the land of horses and stud farms, discover the prestigious Haras National du Pin site, known as the “Versailles for horses”.

At the departure of the most important tourist attraction of Orne, you discover "Le pays Hiémois" and villages of Gouffern en Auge. The village of Exmes, peak of the route is rich of built heritage. During this ride, comeback to the 17th and 18th century.

Departing from the Haras National du Pin (stud), this 29-km bike ride is a great way to experience the heart of horse-breeding country. On this bike ride, take the opportunity to stop at the Haras du Pin, the “Versailles for Horses” in the Orne in Normandy.

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.

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.

Ages 6 and over. For several days now, strange things have been happening at the Domaine de Trotté… Three worlds meet at its river: the Mayenne, the Orne and the Sarthe all converge there; it’s already the stuff of legend! Do you know the fourth? Nomads and their horses, pedlars of the imagination, had only recently stopped off there when they witnessed some surprising phenomena! They need your help to understand them! Will you dare to explore this world? A spectacular walk for the whole family. A mysterious night-time walk. A delightful, convivial experience. Forest soup and refreshments will be available halfway through the quest. Hike (approx. 8.5 km) not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Concession €6 / Full price €10.

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.

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 ...

The Bourse Forest is full of unexpected surprises. Whether you're walking around a pond, through a grove of old oak trees, along the Vezone River or along the old railway line, you'll discover a wealth of stories. Educational displays accompany you along the 2.5 km trail. The marked trail is open all year round. Boots are essential during periods of flooding. Guided tours: Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park Tel: 02 33 81 75 75

A discovery trail managed by the Conseil départemental de l'Orne, which owns the site, enabling it to be fully opened and its treasures to be explored. The path is lined with young trees that will soon form a beautiful bocage hedge. At the bottom of the slope, the lake is fed by a stream and a spring located beneath the railway line. All around, water-birds take advantage of the peaceful surroundings, protected by the large mounds of vegetation, known as tussocks, to raise their young or rest during migration. Continuing along the path, you enter a small hillside wood, a refuge for green and great spotted woodpeckers as well as mammals including badgers and roe deer. Marked path open all year round. Boots essential in times of flooding. Guide leaflet (available on site).

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.

The episcopal palace of Sees, built in the 18th century for the Bishop of Argentré is a masterpiece of neo-classical architecture, framed to the north and south by two large gardens. The south garden redesigned in 2010 keeps the spirit of the original garden. It is organized into four spaces on either side of a central aisle, the great axis of perspective of the palace. A quincunx of lime trees was planted on the terrace in the courtyard. The squares of the orchard-garden were restored. They are bordered by fruit trees. A walk through the transition between the garden '"peigné"' and the surrounding nature unfolds along the Orne, an bridge allows to step over.

Beautiful cathedral from the 13th century. A jewel of the gothic Norman art, the chancel is an amazing master piece. The cathedrale is one the most beautiful illuminated religious builing of Orne. In July, August and September : the "Musilumière de Sées", night shows, acoustic bands unique in France.

The county museum of religious art is the house to collections of paintings, sculpture, goldsmiths, cabinet, liturgical vestments of the Middle Ages to today. The chronological exhibition rooms can follow the evolution of religious feeling through its diverse artistic expressions, they reflect the simple faith of coal or the most learned theological reflection.

"The Chef, Eric Legendre, offers a wide range a wide range of menus and gourmet formulas that will delight your taste buds whether for a simple lunch stop, a romantic dinner, a banquet or even specialities to take away."

Café à manger: we offer platters, tapas, simple dishes and desserts. They change every week according to the mood of the kitchen. A lunchtime menu is also available. A full bar with cocktails, local beers, wine and soft drinks. Counter service: place your order at the counter, take the beeper and pick up your dishes when they're ready.

Welcome to the restaurant C'Gourmand we welcome you every day from 9am to 10:30pm in a relaxing and casual atmosphere, we will try to make you spend pleasant moments with family or friends whether for baptism or communions, birthdays or reunions we have a meal tailored to your wishes (Our group menus) Le C Gourmand welcomes you in its two restaurant rooms. The restaurant also has two private rooms for meetings or business meals. barrier measures are displayed, hydroalcoholic gel is available, masks are recommended, and the bathroom is disinfected as often as possible

This former relay houses rooms with the charm of yesteryear, equipped with all modern conveniences (bath - shower - television - direct telephone - living room). Roger Bellier is happy to welcome you at his table to appreciate his traditional and delicate cuisine, in the romantic restaurant room or on the terrace near the old covered market. COVID 19: sanitary protocol valid by the ministry concerns

At the foot of the Cathedral, in the heart of Sées, restaurant Au Normandy welcomes you. We welcome you every day in a pleasant setting and will do our utmost to make your stay in our beautiful town as pleasant as possible.

The restaurant is open to all, every day from 7pm to 10pm. Our menu offers a choice of varied and seasonal dishes. Meal trays are available on request until 11pm in the rooms. The continental style breakfast in the form of a full all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 6:30 am to 9 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10 am on weekends.

Traditional modern French cuisine with fresh products and many home-made desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, group meals, events. Implementation of the sanitary protocol, in the organization of the room with respect of the physical distanciation and disinfection of the surfaces with a virucide product. Wearing a mask.

Grill and America themed restaurant. Open 7/7 days for lunch and dinner during the week, continuously on weekends.

An authentic invitation to delight your taste buds, the Chef's cuisine combines generous simplicity and regional gastronomy Come and taste according to your desires and the seasons in the traditional dining room with its fireplace or on the terrace during the summer period.

Traditional catering with specialities. Oriental cuisine: tagine, couscous, paella.

Former presbytery completely restored while preserving its authenticity: interior shutters, cob wall and wooden panel on the ground floor, magnificent exposed framework in the attic rooms, ... The rooms are each decorated with real herbarium planks and equipped with excellent bedding. You will enjoy the sports and leisure facilities of the village, the national forest crossed by the nearby greenway and only a few kilometers from the equestrian center, the karting circuit and the Mêle sur Sarthe leisure center (accessible to all) . Independent house with aerothermal central heating included. Ground floor accessible to people with reduced mobility: entrance hall, living room with equipped kitchen, bedroom (double bed 160 x 200 cm separable), bathroom with walk-in shower and toilet, laundry room (washing machine and dryer). 1st floor: bedroom (2 beds made 80 cm x 200 cm can be twinned), bedroom (bed made 2 people 160 x 200 cm separable), bedroom (bed made 2 people 160 x 200 cm separable), small living room (sofa), bathroom water, separate wc. 2nd floor: bedroom (3 beds made 80 cm x 200 cm can be twinned), bedroom (3 beds made 80 cm x 200 cm can be twinned), shower room, separate toilet. Wi-fi being installed. Towels not provided. Partially enclosed garden with terrace. Pond nearby not closed. Playground and sports area and community hall 50 meters away.

Le Moulin de Chenappé is a superb cottage overlooking the river surrounded by greenery, in the heart of a small village. Ideal for fishermen and hikers, it is located on the edge of the national forest of Bourse crossed by the greenway. You will enjoy the games of the City park and pétanque ground in the village and the many leisure activities less than 15 km away: horse-riding center in the forest, karting, Mêle sur Sarthe leisure center with its supervised beach in summer. Fully independent farmhouse in all-inclusive formula: - Ground floor with a few steps: Entrance with table football. separate toilet Vast living room with open kitchen, TV and living room overlooking the bay window. Extra bedroom with double bed 160 x 200 cm and TV. - Stage : Bedroom with double bed 160 x 200 cm, TV and balcony. Bedroom with double bed 160 x 200 cm and TV. Bedroom with double bed 160 x 200 cm, single sofa bed, TV. Shower room with wc. Electric heating, sheets, towels and cleaning fee included. 2 terraces to the North and to the West. Ping pong table. Partially enclosed garden crossed by the river. Possibility local bike. Parking inside the property.

Fan of horses and walks in the forest, this address is made for you! Located in the heart of the state forest of Bourse, the cottage is opposite the owners' equestrian center. You can practice horse riding for leisure or sports as you wish, stroll through the many hiking trails on site and join the greenway at 3 km, or even enjoy the leisure center of Mêle sur Sarthe at 5 km (beach free lifeguard, mini golf, games, pedal boats, etc.). The cottage is an old independent house in the heart of the equestrian center. Ground floor: living room with fitted kitchen and mezzanine lounge (2 sofas 2 convertible places) Ground floor: 1 bedroom (2 single beds in 180 separable), 1 bedroom (double bed), bathroom (shower at 'Italian) with wc, then separate wc. Upstairs: 1 bedroom (double bed 180cm separable), 1 bedroom (double bed), bathroom (spa bath) with wc. Central heating. Enclosed garden with trees shared with another house (2 people). Equestrian center with horses and ponies on site.

This cottage is the ideal place for a relaxing stay in a magnificent country house, isolated at the end of a path and surrounded by nature. Just 600 meters away, you will find a greenway perfect for hiking, and the village market is 1.2 km away, offering a multi-game area suitable for all ages as well as a fitness trail. This house is perfect for families looking for peace and quiet or for friends wanting to get together and take advantage of the space available. Detached house on two levels surrounded by a garden: Ground floor : 1 living room with lounge, dining room and equipped kitchen. A room for 2 people with a double bed 160x190 cm A room for 2 people with a 160x190 cm double bed that can be separated into two single beds A bathroom with shower and bathtub A laundry room with washing machine, dryer and freezer Floor : A room for 2 people with a double bed 140x190 cm A room for 2 people with a double bed 160x190 cm A room for 2 people with a double bed 180x200 cm on the mezzanine, a sleeping area for 2 people with two single beds 90x190 cm Enclosed garden of 3300 m2 with a terrace of 36m2 with plancha, spa for 5 people accessible from June to September and sun lounger. Games for children: swing, ping pong table, basketball hoop and pétanque court. Garage of 25 m2 At 600 meters: start of a greenway.

Small bright cottage in a very quiet environment. Le Clos Henri is a 23-hectare estate with a fish pond surrounded by woods and meadows. You will enjoy the heated swimming pool and the sauna, a long walk on the property where you may have the chance to observe deer and other wild animals present in large numbers. Walkers will push on to the Boitron tower which offers a high point over the countryside, passing through the narrow streets of the charming village of Essay. Caterer 3 minutes away. For motor sports enthusiasts less than 4 km away: the karting circuit and cross-country rally, and for water and nature sports: the Montmirel equestrian center in the national forest and the Mêle sur Sarthe leisure center in less than 12 km, ideal for families. Single-storey outbuilding with electric heating, all-inclusive formula: Living room with fitted kitchen, comfortable sofa bed for 2 people, TV and large bay window overlooking the west-facing terrace (not overlooked). Non-partitioned bedroom (separated by a curtain) with double bed 160 x 200 cm. Shower room and wc adjoining the bedroom. Common adjoining laundry room with infrared sauna. Trampoline, bicycles, swing. Unfenced pond 7,000 m² at 100 meters. SWIMMING POOL (11 m x 4 m and 1.50 m deep) HEATED from the end of April until October (27°c mini) with removable cover. Large car park. "Green up" electric vehicle charging socket.

"L'Etang d'un Instant" is a cocooning cottage for 2 people, warm and clean. Studio on the same level with a closed terrace facing the pond : bed for 2 persons 160 x 200 cm, kitchenette, bathroom with toilets (not partitioned). You will be seduced by this pleasant place where calm and relaxation are the key words. Your hosts, Laëtitia and Anthony, live next door. They will be there to welcome you, to guide you to spend a pleasant stay while being discrete so that each one can keep its intimacy. Green way in the vicinity. See you soon at L?Etang d?un Instant ! Possibility of meals and breakfast on request and in supplement (organic, without gluten if need)

on an organic farm, for your family celebrations or between friends, let yourself be tempted by this country house renovated into a large gite with a beautiful reception room equipped with a semi-professional kitchen and 3 spaces each with a shower room, toilet, kitchen, living room and sleeping arrangements. One of the spaces "le Grenier à Foin" on the first floor, 65 m 2, can accommodate 7 to 9 people Bathroom with toilet ? equipped kitchenette Bedroom : 3 double beds 1 single bed Living room spaces : Convertible corner lounge 160 2 single beds All beds are protected and equipped with comforter, blanket and pillows. The beautiful reception room, which can accommodate 25-30 people, is accessible to people with reduced mobility and includes a lounge area with bar and pellet stove, an adapted shower room and toilet, and a semi-professional kitchen equipped with a 90 degree stove, hood, refrigerator, cold room and dishwasher. The courtyard is also accessible and can accommodate a dozen cars. There is also a small green space with a swing for the children, as well as a covered terrace with tables, chairs and barbecue. Our gite has the "Accueil Paysan" and "Tourisme et Handicap" labels and is open all year round. Our rates include internet access, dish towels, dishes and energy (pellet, electricity and gas) For stays of 3 to 6 nights or more, contact us.

Log cabins in a forest setting with corner kitchen, shower, composing toilet, mezzanine and patio.

In outbldgs of 16th-c. château. Grnd fl.: living area/kitchenette (m-wave, fridge-freez), lounge (sofa-bed, DVD), bathrm/lavatory, util. rm. Upstairs - 2 entrances: 2 bedrms (lge dble bed-160cm, 2 lge sgle beds-110cm), 1 bedrm (lge separable dble bed- 180cm). C.H. 50 m² garden, BBQ, tble tennis, tble football, cycles, stables. Pleasant & comfortable gîte with an unspoilt view of the Normandy countryside. For 3-week stays or more, you will receive a voucher for a 1 night's stay during the week, for two persons inc. breakfast, in a château! Horse Theme : 2 stables (€7/night/horse).

Former stable of a monastic farm that belonged to the Abbey of Sees until 1962, Sophie and Xavier are the 4th owners since 1500! They have restored the oldest building of London in a very original style in maintaining the authenticity of the scene. In summer, the large courtyard to receive meetings of family or seminars (supplement of €90 for provision of tables and chairs up to 50 people). Catering to 1 km. Pension horses at 1 km. Possibility to rent the ground floor of the cottage for a couple: €250 the week and €175 on weekends. Possibility of meals up to 50 people: + €100. Up to 1 cubic meter of wood and a bag of coal included. Former 18th century barn with translucent cathedral courtyard. Ground floor: living room with kitchen area and lounge (sofa, extra bed 130 cm, stove, Derreux organ 2 keyboards and 1 pedalboard, bridge table), bedroom accessible to disabled people (1 double bed with independent reclining mattresses) with adjoining shower room and wc. Laundry room and outside toilet. Access to the first floor by outside staircase with mezzanine (rowing machine, abs bodybuilding machine): 1 bedroom (1 double bed), 1 bedroom (2 single bunk beds, 1 bedroom (2 single beds), bathroom, wc independent with library, 1 bedroom (large double bed 200 x 200 cm) with shower room and private toilets and mezzanine (double bed) accessible by a ladder. Wood and electric heating. Unenclosed garden with unenclosed pond on the property Possibility of carport and bicycles (rack).Darts, table tennis.Farmyard animals, donkeys, dogs and cats.