Villaines-la-Carelle: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Belvédère de Perseigne is 30 metres high and is located at the highest point of the Sarthe département, at 340 metres. From there, it offers a 360-degree panoramic view over the forest, Maine Saosnois and the Alençon plain.

Renting a holiday apartment in Villaines-la-Carelle can be part of your travel planning.

Nature

In Villaines-la-Carelle, the Coteau et Plateau de Tessé is a rare and threatened natural area. The landscape also includes the Coteau de Brière, a limestone slope facing north. The Coteau de Brière has the status of an Espace naturel sensible and is part of the Natura 2000 network. The regionally protected plants pasque flower and featherfoil are found on the slope.

Activities

The Belvédère de Perseigne includes a zip line, a rope pyramid and a new play structure for children. The “La tête et les jambes” adventure trail provides a fun way to learn about the fauna, flora and history of the Perseigne Forest and comprises ten interactive stations.

The “CIRCUIT VTT N°6 - ROUGE - LES 3 PONTS” mountain bike circuit is 24 kilometres long, starts in Villaines-la-Carelle and is intended for experienced mountain bikers.

Geographical location

The historic site of Abbaye de Perseigne is located in the immediate vicinity of Villaines-la-Carelle. In the wider region around Villaines-la-Carelle are the historic site of Abbaye de Tironneau, Château de Lonray and Château de Villiers. The Butte Chaumont hill is also located in this wider region.

Other places in the same area: Degré, Saint-Mars-Sous-Ballon, Solesmes, La Bosse, Savigné-Sous-Le-Lude, Cormes, Beaumont-Pied-De-Boeuf, Fercé-Sur-Sarthe

To the higher-level travel overview: Sarthe.