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Nogent-le-Bernard

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Sarthe

Nogent-le-Bernard - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Sarthe
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Nogent-le-Bernard name comes from the Latin "novus Bernardi people", that is to say "the new people of Bernard", name of the first lords of La Ferte which depended the parish.

The town now attracts many hikers through trails but also with a unique history and heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityNogent-le-Bernard
Postcode72110
Latitude48.2371480 (N 48° 14’ 14”)
Longitude0.4920720 (E 0° 29’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 75m to 196m
Surface area30.26 km²
Population936 inhabitants
Density30 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLe Mans (38 km, 43 min)
Insee code72220
IntercommunalityCC Maine Saosnois
DepartmentSarthe
TerritoryMaine
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Georges-du-Rosay4.8 km (8 min)
Saint-Cosme-en-Vairais5.9 km (10 min)
Bellou-le-Trichard6.3 km (10 min)
Dehault7.9 km (12 min)
Pouvrai8.2 km (15 min)
Bonnétable8.8 km (14 min)
La Bosse10.6 km (18 min)
Saint-Aubin-des-Coudrais11.1 km (16 min)
Moncé-en-Saosnois11.4 km (15 min)
Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre11.4 km (18 min)
Terrehault11.8 km (18 min)
Rouperroux-le-Coquet11.9 km (15 min)
La Chapelle-du-Bois11.9 km (14 min)
Saint-Pierre-des-Ormes12 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

The church of Saint Jouin de Marnes: listed building, dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The building was subsequently enlarged in the 17th and 18th centuries when it was fortified (presence of a murderous swing). Guests enter through a magnificent Romanesque doorway. Inside you can admire numerous terracotta statues including that of St Jouin, protector of the church. We also note the presence of a visible wooden roof, typical of local architecture.

The menhir Courtevrais: Top of 5.40 meters and 4 meters wide, this megalithic monument (listed building) is evidence of ancient human presence. Around the menhir, there are many stone slabs, which is at the place the name "field of stones." The menhir is located on private property.

Castle High Flash: Recently restored by the community of 301 Maine municipalities, it dates from the late 16th and was rebuilt in the nineteenth. It was the scene of royal activities. Girls Sallet, lord, were even considered "the heroines and the Amazons of ancient chouannerie". The castle was then sold and has long served as an elementary school (hence the inscription on the pediment). Near the castle, there is a dovecote dating from 1611 with a guard room and a floor with 800 pigeonholes.

Visit the village.

The town has many hiking trails.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Football tournament at 7 every year on Ascension Day.

Heritage Days the third weekend of September: opening of Castle High Eclair.

Photos

Castle High Lightning
Castle High Lightning
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Corniche - Top Flash
Corniche - Top Flash
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Church
Church
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Church
Church
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Telemark water skiing at the Fontaine Simon site
Sports sensations22 € to 75 € Fontaine-Simon (50 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovering Bonnétable
HikeEasy55 minBonnétable (8.9 km)
Beef Road
HikeEasy3:45Jauzé (9 km)
The greenway of Saosnois: a territory to discover!
HikeEasy3:25Saint-Longis (16 km)
Perche Thironnais
HikeIntermediate2:45Nonvilliers-Grandhoux (51 km)
Discovering old Mayet
Village visitEasy1:15Mayet (56 km)

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Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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