Saint-Mars-Sur-La-Futaie: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Prieuré Saint-Médard de la Futaie, including its church, has been listed as a historic monument since 3 October 1988. The present-day Saint-Médard Church was rebuilt in the 12th century and expanded in the second half of the 15th century; the choir was built during this expansion.

Culture and History

Notable features of Saint-Médard Church include the nave and a Madonna and Child. A six-metre-high monolithic calvary stands in front of the church. Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie Church is also home to a red velvet liturgical vestment embroidered with silver and silk.

The Chapelle de la Famille Vannier is a sight in Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie. At the Chapelle Chêne-Jouanne, there is an inscription bearing the names J. Dugué, Anne Degane and M. Julienne, as well as the year 1790.

Things to Do

The Boucles de Saint Mars is an easy, nine-kilometre circular walking route starting in Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie, with a stated duration of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The circuit offers beautiful panoramas along the way.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie has this destination in mind.

Orientation

There is a picnic spot at the pond by the former railway station. The former Prieuré de la Futaie is privately owned and cannot be visited. At the Hutte-aux-Gabelous, information boards provide details about the objects discovered during the excavations.

Nature

The hawthorn of Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie is considered one of the oldest trees in France.

Further destinations: Lassay-les-Châteaux, Bouère, Mézangers, Couesmes-Vaucé, Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers, Sainte-Gemmes-Le-Robert, Évron, Montaudin

To the higher-level travel overview: Mayenne.