Saint-Ouen-De-Mimbré: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature and Trails

Le Grand Bleu is a 14-kilometre circular hiking trail starting in Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré; its starting point is at Place de l’Église. The route is considered a hiking trail without any particular difficulties, leads around the quarry and offers panoramic views as well as heathland. The quarry, opened in 1912, supplied sandstone and quartzite.

Those planning a stay in Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

History and Culture

From the 15th to the 18th century, there were up to 160 weavers in Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré who produced linen and hemp cloth. Very old stone crosses stand at some crossroads; among them is a listed Celtic cross at the place known as La Gravelle. An original castle already stood on the site of Mimbré in 1137, within a medieval fortification. The Church of Sainte Avoie and Saint Ouen was founded in the 14th century.

Geographical Location

A greenway and a footpath connect Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré with Fresnay-sur-Sarthe. The Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe is located in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré.

In the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Ouen-de-Mimbré are the Château de Lonray, the Château de Vassé, the Abbaye de Perseigne, the Butte Chaumont and the Parc Régional Normandie-Maine.

Other places at a glance: Rouessé-Vassé, Pezé-le-Robert, Notre-Dame-Du-Pé, Marolles Les Braults, Moncé-en-Belin, Château-Du-Loir, Montreuil-Le-Henri, Chaufour-Notre-Dame.

To the main travel overview: Sarthe.