Saint-Paterne-Racan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Saint-Paterne-Racan lies in the Escotais Valley, surrounded by orchards and forests. The parish church of Saint-Paterne was partially rebuilt after the fire of 1768. It houses a group of five terracotta figures depicting the Adoration of the Magi, as well as the Virgin and Child. In the mid-19th century, the church of Saint-Paterne acquired an organ.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Paterne-Racan can make a note of the place name when planning their trip.
Culture and History
The Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu was founded in 1239. The timber framework of the west wing of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu is dated to 1274. Every year, the abbey hosts the Les Clartés musicales festival of jazz and world music.
The Château de la Roche Racan was built in 1636 by Honorat de Bueil, known as the poet Racan, on a rocky promontory overlooking the Escotais Valley. The grounds of the Château de la Roche Racan include a 1 km-long poetic landscape trail.
Walking and Leisure
The Sur les pas de Racan circular trail in Saint-Paterne-Racan has been awarded the FFRandonnée distinction by the French hiking federation. Also awarded the FFRandonnée distinction by the French hiking federation is the Circuit de la Duie et de la Clarté-Dieu circular trail in Saint-Paterne-Racan; it leads to the parish church and the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Clarté-Dieu.
The Aire de Loisirs de l’Image has a fitness trail and offers games for children.
Local Culinary Delights
At the Cave de l’Abbaye, visitors can taste wines and platters featuring carefully selected organic and local products from short supply chains.
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