Sougé-le-Ganelon

Sougé-le-Ganelon

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TownSougé-le-GanelonAssé-le-Boisne at 1.7 km (3 min)
Insee code72337Gesnes-le-Gandelin at 6 km (12 min)
Postcode72130Saint-Victeur at 6.2 km (12 min)
Latitude48.3165240Fresnay-sur-Sarthe at 6.6 km (13 min)
Longitude-0.0286760Saint-Aubin-de-Locquenay at 7.8 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 77 to 198 metersSaint-Ouen-de-Mimbré at 8.5 km (17 min)
Surface18.11 km²Montreuil-le-Chétif at 9.4 km (19 min)
Population918 inhabitantsBérus at 10.4 km (21 min)
Density50 inhabitants/km²Oisseau-le-Petit at 10.7 km (22 min)
National labelSaint-Céneri-le-Gérei at 10.7 km (21 min)
Chief townLe Mans (at 54 km, 44 min)Moitron-sur-Sarthe at 12 km (24 min)
DepartmentSartheSaint-Germain-sur-Sarthe at 12.3 km (28 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Population: 926 inhabitants.

Name of inhabitants: Sougéens.

History:

Its origins are probably very remote because the village is situated on the Roman road leading to Oisseau-le-Petit and leaving Jublains in Mayenne.

As early as 830, Sougé name appears in official documents. Besides the monks of the abbey of La Couture Le Mans 835 based in the Priory Saint-Martin.

The village has increased dramatically thanks to some wealthy families but also by industry. Indeed since the Middle Ages the metal industry has settled on the site where Ford Ory Forge has also persisted until the 19th century.


SIGHTSEEING

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The church Saint-Martin: This church was rebuilt several times partly because of different rampages during the Wars of Religion. The last major change is the introduction of the new steeple in 1900, replacing the old facade very worn. In the visible church is a remarkable picture of 1584 representing the Dormition of the Virgin, a work of Francis Dienis, the brothers' workshop Dienis, famous local artists who also worked at the gate of the church Fresnay-sur-Sarthe.

The former priory of Saint-Martin: this construction is well after the founding of the parish since the 16th century. Built in the style of the era, including the facade has two windows and richly decorated with beautiful examples of mullioned windows. Behind the tower can serve the various floors.

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MonumentsPriory Saint-Martin
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WEATHER
Wednesday 19 June
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Thursday 20 June
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Friday 21 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Gasseau Restaurant & Hôtel de Charme  
9.3
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 6 km from Sougé-le-Ganelon31 € per person 
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 15.1 km from Sougé-le-Ganelon21 € per person 
Rive Droite  
8.7
Alençon
Former Lace Museum in the heart of Alençon features a restaurant and gourmet original: Rive Droite. Once past the gates, the charm of the place catches you and seduces you. In this...
Located 15.2 km from Sougé-le-Ganelon40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir de Saint-Pierre    
8.5
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 15 km from Sougé-le-GanelonFrom 75 € to 80 € the double room 

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CAMPSITES 
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 13.8 km from Sougé-le-Ganelon 
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 16.5 km from Sougé-le-Ganelon14 € per day 

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HOTELS
Touring Hotel & Restaurant     
7.2
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 5.3 km from Sougé-le-GanelonRoom from 35 €
Hôtel Ronsin     
7.2
Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
Hotel Ronsin is located in the mediaeval town of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe. It offers 2-star accommodation with free Wi-Fi internet access and a traditional restaurant. All of the rooms at...
Located 5.5 km from Sougé-le-GanelonRoom from 45 €
Hôtel-Restaurant Le Gasseau    
8.8
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 6 km from Sougé-le-GanelonRoom from 60 €

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