Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Léonard-des-Bois		Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei at 3.7 km
Insee code	72294		Saint-Paul-le-Gaultier at 4.4 km
Postcode	72590		Moulins-le-Carbonnel at 4.4 km
Latitude	48.3527270		Sougé-le-Ganelon at 5.3 km
Longitude	-0.0755630		Saint-Pierre-des-Nids at 5.4 km
Altitude	From 87 to 241 meters		Gesvres at 5.6 km
Surface	27.12 km²		Assé-le-Boisne at 5.9 km
Population	538 inhabitants		Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier at 6.6 km
Density	19 inhabitants/km²		Gesnes-le-Gandelin at 7 km
National labels			La Ferrière-Bochard at 7.4 km
Chief town	Le Mans (at 60 km, 52 min)		Champfrémont at 8.2 km
Department	Sarthe		Mieuxcé at 8.3 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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Population: 503 inhabitants.

Name of inhabitants: Saint-Léonard.

History:

Although its history goes back probably to the time of the Gauls with the entrenched installed on the site of Narbonne, the 6th is really where it all begins. A hermit named St. Leonard decides to isolate himself and built an altar and a cell. Soon the site becomes a place of pilgrimage named Vandoeuvre. A monastery is built, replaced by the present church in the 12th century.

The lands of St. Leonard also received large estates, families and Linthe Hardaz were the benefactors of the village for many centuries.

• The church of Saint-Léonard: reworked many times, it still retains some traces its origins to the 12th century, namely the small openings and Romanesque vaulting inside the barrel. A window shows one of the miracles attributed to Saint-Leonard, one of the snake.
• The manor Linthe (private property) located at the entrance of the village on the road Sougé-the-Ganelon it was built in part around the 15th century by the family Linthe. True fortified manor, he served as a refuge and the local population during periods of unrest. This area is still visible: the flee the house and some elements of the bakery.
• The area of Gasseau:

• Very nice holiday house in the 1920s that was accustomed to seeing on the sights.
• Today acquired by the Community of Communes of Alpes Mancelles, it was restored and became a tourist attraction combining cultural activities and sports.
• The field of Gasseau (35 ha) botanical garden, orchard, equestrian center, various courses mountain biking, adventure playground, snacks ...

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C

Le Gasseau Restaurant & Hôtel de Charme   8.5 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois SPECIAL GOURMET - To full of greenery and serenity, is an invitation to gourmet Gasseau Restaurant & Charming Hotel in Saint-Leonard-des-Bois. Nestled in an area of ​​35 hectares, this... Located in Saint-Léonard-des-Bois 31 € per person

La Lentillère   9 Lalacelle In the rustic setting of a former coaching inn, La Lentillère welcomes you every day with a smile. You will also enjoy in winter, the dining room and fireplace, cozy and pleasant place... Located 13.8 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Au Colibri   7 Alençon CRÊPERIE - Come fight buds in Alençon at the salad bar, creperie Au Colibri! LANDSCAPES BUCOLIQUES - The pancake-salads Au Colibri welcomes you to Alençon, a jet pack meal of the cathedral,... Located 14.7 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois 21 € per person

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Manoir de Saint-Pierre     8.7 Juillé In this Country High River Sarthe or linger for better embrace of his arms homes well born, was an elegant Manoir lost at the end of a small alley boisée. Ses four tastefully decorated... Located 20 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois From 75 € to 80 € the double room

Les herbages de beauvais     9.6 Lignières-Orgères The Herbages de Beauvais is a carefully restored farmhouse nestled in the heart of Normandy Maine Regional Park. Carole and Jean-Michel will be happy to welcome you in their Cosy cottages... Located 25 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois From 47 € to 53 € the double room

La Haute Herbelais   Saint-Ouen-le-Brisoult La Haute Herbelais is a typical Normandy longere situated in the rolling countryside on the edge of the sweeping forests of Andaine. Located 28 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois From 50 € to 60 € the double room

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Camping Indigo Les Molières   Sillé-le-Guillaume Les Molières Indigo Campsite***... In the heart of the national forest, on the edge of the lake at Sillé Beach... Les Molières Indigo Campsite is situated next to the activity park... Located 16.1 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois

Camping les tournesols     9.4 Sillé-le-Guillaume Very well maintained campground with beautiful places. Free wifi. Coffee offered on arrival. Free kids club from July 23 to August 17,4fois/semaine. Entertainment in high season, volleyball,... Located 19.1 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois 14 € per day

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Touring Hotel & Restaurant      7.1 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois The Touring Hôtel is located in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, in the village of St Léonard des Bois, not far away from Le Mans and Alençon. Two hours away from Paris, it offers... Located in Saint-Léonard-des-Bois Room from 35 €

Hôtel-Restaurant Le Gasseau     8.9 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois Hôtel-Restaurant Le Gasseau is set within a 35 hectare park, in the heart of the Alpes-Mancelles region. It offers accommodation in a traditional stone mansion with free Wi-Fi. Each... Located in Saint-Léonard-des-Bois Room from 60 €

Hôtel Restaurant Le Dauphin      8.2 Saint-Pierre-des-Nids Little rustic establishment, the hotel-restaurant Le Dauphin is situated in the heart of a small town of 2000 inhabitants and close from the touristic resort of Alpes Mancelle. The... Located 5.5 km from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois Room from 32 €

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