In Mulsanne, the yellow-marked Circuit du P’tit Chien circular hiking trail covers 17.2 km. More than 70% of the route runs along varied forest paths.
Nature
Mulsanne has 720 hectares of woodland. At the Lavoir de la Madeleine, there is a recreational area where walkers can take a break or have a picnic. Visitors can observe birds at the Mulsanne LPO refuge.
Those who choose Mulsanne as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The Château des Hunaudières in Mulsanne has been listed as a historic monument since 22 March 1966. The protection covers the façades and roofs, as well as the interior rooms with their decorations.
Mulsanne’s original church was built in the Gothic style in the 13th century and, depending on the tradition, was dedicated to Notre-Dame or Sainte Madeleine. The Monument Canadien commemorates the crash of an Allied aircraft on 23 May 1944.
A second washhouse on Rue de l’Église can only be seen from the path and illustrates historic meeting places for women in past centuries.
Events
At the Virage de Mulsanne, visitors can watch overtaking manoeuvres and braking at night. Every Friday before the 24 Heures du Mans, the Association Virage de Mulsanne holds a gathering there for historic and prestige vehicles.
Bus route 24 connects Antarès/MMArena with Mulsanne and vice versa.
Other places: Saint-Ouen-en-Belin, Joué-en-Charnie, La Suze-Sur-Sarthe, Solesmes, Thoiré-sur-Dinan, Pruillé-l'Éguillé, Beaumont-Pied-De-Boeuf, Le Mans
