Mont Chauvet in Courgenard was probably already the site of a settled oppidum during the Gallo-Roman period.
Culture
The Église Saint-Martin-de-Tours in Courgenard was classified as a historic monument by decree of 12 October 1995. Its nave contains wall paintings from the first half of the 16th century.
The former barn of the old farm belonging to the La Grande-Mérie estate bears the year 1629.
Nature and Activities
The local paths in Courgenard can be explored on foot, by bicycle, on horseback or while running. The local routes pass historical sites and offer viewpoints.
The route description for stage 53 of the Sentiers Sarthois takes hikers in Courgenard along Rue de la Vieille Cour to the edge of the village.
“Autour du Mont Chauvel” is a yellow-marked Sentier de Promenade et de Randonnée (PR) in Courgenard. The hike is 9.3 kilometres long, has a moderate difficulty level, a stated duration of two hours and 159 metres of ascent.
Routes
Boucle No. 13 has a variant between Courgenard and Saint-Jean-des-Échelles. It is signposted with red markings.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Courgenard can specifically choose the village as their destination.
