Cheap weekend in the Sarthe

The birthplace of the Plantagenet dynasty, the City of Art and History of Le Mans, the former capital of Maine, has retained a prestigious built heritage from its eventful past. Proof of this is provided by its historical quarter, the Plantagenet…

Majestic and impressive from the top of its imposing silhouette overlooking the banks of the Sarthe, the Abbey of St. Peter in Solesmes, founded in 1010, is a major centre for Gregorian chant. It is occupied by a community of Benedictine monks,…

Nestling on the banks of the Huisne, at the heart of the peaceful countryside of Perche Sarthois, the medieval town of La Ferté-Bernard is full of picturesque charm, with its many canals and beautiful old houses. Once you have passed through…