Culture and History
Gandelain is the birthplace of Zélie Martin: she was born here on 23 December 1831. Zélie Martin was the mother of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. She was canonised in Rome on 18 October 2015.
Anyone planning a stay in Gandelain can choose to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature and Surroundings
Gandelain is part of the classified area of the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park. The surrounding area is home to the Château de Lonray, a castle, and the Normandie-Maine Regional Park, a park.
The Butte Chaumont, a hill, is located in the immediate vicinity of Gandelain. Further afield in the region are the Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe and the Château de Villiers, both castles, as well as the Abbaye de Perseigne, a historic site, and Mont du Saule, a mountain.
Activities
The Haras de Hauteville is an equestrian centre in Gandelain. It offers horse hire for exploring the surrounding area. Carriage rides for at least four people are also available by reservation.
Cycling and Hiking
La Véloscénie includes a family-friendly stage from Alençon to Gandelain via Mont des Avaloirs. Between Alençon and Briouze, the route uses sections on car-free or greenways.
The GR 22 passes a few metres from the Au Fer à Cheval accommodation in Gandelain.
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