Bessé-sur-Braye, Sarthe flower village (3 flowers) of about 2,200 inhabitants, is ideally located on the borders of Touraine, the Loir Valley and Perche Sarthe.
With a rich local history, Bessé-sur-Braye offers you the visit of the castle of Courtanvaux. The castle built in the 15th and 16th century is Renaissance. It is one of the most important Gothic constructions in France. Inheritance of illustrious families: the Souvré, Louvois, Montesquiou-Fezensac, it was the home of the Countess of Montesquiou "Maman quiou", governess of the king of Rome, son of Napoleon I. Its area of 68 hectares is open for pleasant walks, free or marked.
Many events and events are planned from March to October: concerts, exhibitions...