Brûlon

Brûlon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBrûlonAvessé at 2.6 km (3 min)
Insee code72050Chevillé at 2.7 km (3 min)
Postcode72350Viré-en-Champagne at 5.6 km (6 min)
Latitude47.9665040Saint-Ouen-en-Champagne at 5.7 km (6 min)
Longitude-0.2372100Mareil-en-Champagne at 5.9 km (6 min)
AltitudeFrom 47 to 128 metersPoillé-sur-Vègre at 6.1 km (7 min)
Surface16.27 km²Loué at 7.8 km (9 min)
Population1445 inhabitantsFontenay-sur-Vègre at 8 km (9 min)
Density89 inhabitants/km²Joué-en-Charnie at 8.2 km (9 min)
National labelSaint-Christophe-en-Champagne at 9 km (9 min)
Chief townLe Mans (at 41 km, 31 min)Chantenay-Villedieu at 9.1 km (10 min)
DepartmentSartheCossé-en-Champagne at 9.4 km (10 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Brûlon, share their heights (peaks over 100 m above sea level) has always been a site sought since antiquity.

Brûlon is the cradle of modern communication. Indeed, in 1763, Claude Chappe, inventor of the telegraph is air born in the town. March 02, 1791, he performed with the help of his brothers, the first test transmissions between Brûlon and Parks-sur-Sarthe. After this initial success, more than 5000 km of telegraph lines to be installed on French territory in the 19th century.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The museum dedicated to Claude Chappe and his invention is open all year upon request, on +33 2 43 95 05 10.
  • Guided tours of Brûlon, small town character, including the visit of the Romanesque church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul are held occasionally. For information, contact the Tourist Office on +33 2 43 95 05 10.
  • A leisure is installed to the water of the town. Various activities are available: canoeing, kayaking, swimming with lifeguard in summer, skate park, sports ground, tennis, bowls, fishing, fitness trail, archery, climbing, hiking ...
  • The trails Brûlon are known by mountain bikers, they are labeled by the FFC (French Cycling Federation): more than a hundred kilometers of roads are passable.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Brûlon
Leisure centresLeisure Centre Fred Chouvier
MonumentsCastle of Brûlon

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • A small market is held every first Saturday of the month.
  • The two days of Brûlon are celebrated every 3rd weekend of September (exhibition, entertainment, food, funfair, fireworks ...).
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'ermitage
Saulges
The restaurant L'ermitage present in many guides: Michelin, Bottin Gourmand, Champerard, Gault et Millau, Pudlo... Welcomes you to your family meals: baptisms, communions, your business...
Located 12.7 km from BrûlonFrom 25 € to 60 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Ferme Chauvet  
Chantenay-Villedieu
In Valle de la Sarthe, Jean-Noel & Marylise offer to enjoy the quiet and rustic charms of their little corner of the countryside through their 5 guest rooms with the host table. Marylise...
Located 6.3 km from Brûlon50 € the double room 
Chambre d'Hôtes de La Tannerie    
9.7
Fontenay-sur-Vègre
Between sand / sarthe and brulon (13 and 7 km), near the exit of Highway A11 and A81; In a green and flowery 3000m² bordering the small river La Vègre with pool and garden furniture,...
Located 7 km from Brûlon65 € the double room 
La Bertellière    
9.2
Souligné-Flacé
You like Nature, You seek Calms, you appreciate User-friendliness... It is in the heart of a large raised and flowered garden, in the medium of the fields and meadows which you will...
Located 17.6 km from Brûlon52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Village de gites nature et jardin  
9
Bouère
11 comfortable cottages for 5 / 7 seats (lounge with fireplace), established in 2001. In the small town of Bouère, rural town of 950 inhabitants, fans will authentic vacation basking...
Located 21 km from BrûlonFrom 190 € to 420 € per week 
Gîte La Mare 72550 chaufour notre-dame
Chaufour-Notre-Dame
Welcome to La Mare! Information Sheet (overview) - Gite La Mare - (Gîte de France n ° 484 Sarthe, 3 ears) - 72550 limekiln notre dame. ******* location: The cottage is located a place...
Located 21 km from Brûlon560 € per week 
Village vacance a la campagne
Saint-Charles-la-Forêt
Cottages in the countryside comfortable 12 in Plain - 8 in the woods, hiking trails, two ponds (carp and roach) - swimming pool, tennis.
Located 24 km from BrûlonFrom 160 € to 265 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la Chesnaie    
9
Saint-Denis-du-Maine
You dreamed of campaign? Then look no further! At the foot of the small village flowered of St Denis du Mainethe leisure of Chesnaie with its large expanses of greeneryAnd its lake...
Located 25 km from Brûlon9.10 € per day 
Camping les tournesols    
9.5
Sillé-le-Guillaume
Very nice family site, traditional and rustic. Animations, dances with the season (July 13 to August 15), volleyball, badminton, mini golf, bowling, family games, swing, slide, bouncy...
Located 26 km from Brûlon14 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Boule D'or     
8.1
Brûlon
La Boule d’Or is located in the heart of the village Brulon, between Le Mans and Laval. The inn offers free Wi-Fi internet access. The comfortable guest rooms at the Boule d’Or all...
Located in BrûlonRoom from 47 €
Hotel Le Saint Aubin    
9.2
Chevillé
Located 17 km from Sablé-sur-Sarthe, a town well-known for its biscuits, Hotel Le Saint Aubin is a 10-minute drive from the A81. It offers contemporary rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi...
Located 2.3 km from BrûlonRoom from 45 €
Hôtel Ricordeau     
8.7
Loué
Nestled in the heart of the Sarthe Valley, this former 19th-century coach house Le Ricordeau is ideally located between Paris and Brittany. The rooms are spacious and personalized,...
Located 7 km from BrûlonRoom from 80 €

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Emeraude
Emeraude Hotel is located in Le Mans City Centre, only 150 metres from both the Convention Centre and the train station....
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