Vallon-sur-Gée: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Église Saint-Pierre in Vallon-sur-Gée is classified as a historic monument of France. Those who choose Vallon-sur-Gée as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Château de Chanteloup in Vallon-sur-Gée has been listed as a historic monument since 19 November 1990, together with its outbuildings and the associated archaeological site.

The Château de la Grange Moreau was built in 1842 under the direction of and according to the plans of the architect Pierre-Félix Delarue. It is based on the Renaissance style and replaced a former manor house dating from the late Middle Ages.

The main building of the Manoir du Petit Béru dates from the late 15th century. The manor is considered a rare example of the Renaissance in Maine. The site is intended to be opened to visitors.

The central painting of the northern side altarpiece depicts the Resurrection of Christ.

Riverside and Culinary Delights

On the banks of the river in Vallon-sur-Gée, where it meets the village centre, there is a rich ensemble of mills, mill channels, bridges, weirs and washhouses.

At the Fromagerie De Vallon-sur-Gée, visitors can discover the sheep barn, the laboratory and the small farm shop.

Paths through Vallon-sur-Gée

The Balade des vieux logis et demeures is a circular hiking trail of around 10 kilometres in Vallon-sur-Gée, with an average walking time of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

The route Vallon-sur-Gée en hiver runs along the Gée watercourse, then climbs up to the road, offers distant views of wind turbines and subsequently leads to the municipality’s football stadium. It is an easy hike covering 3.9 kilometres, with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Surroundings

The Château de la Suze-sur-Sarthe is a castle in the surroundings of Vallon-sur-Gée. The Château de Sourches, also a castle, is likewise located nearby.

In the wider regional surroundings of Vallon-sur-Gée are the Château de Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, a castle, and the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Champagne, a historic site.

Further destinations: Luché-Pringé, Vouvray-Sur-Loir, Ruillé-en-Champagne, Jupilles, Montbizot, Guécélard, Tennie, Notre-Dame-Du-Pé.

To the main travel overview: Sarthe.