The Church of Saint-Germain was built in the 11th and 12th centuries by Simon de Villaines, the Seigneur of La Roche-Simon. It has a Romanesque apse with a domed vault and contains wall paintings from the 15th and 17th centuries.
Those who choose Villaines-sous-Malicorne as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Nature and trails
In the Bois des Justices, the Chêne au Diable stands at the edge of a very old route. The tree is considered noteworthy.
A 7.5 km hiking loop suitable for mountain bikes begins at Place du Docteur Gosselin by the town hall.
The Voie verte between La Suze-sur-Sarthe and La Flèche runs through Villaines-sous-Malicorne. The route offers 27 km for walking, hiking and cycling.
Geographical setting
The Château de Malicorne-sur-Sarthe and the Château des Carmes are located in the vicinity of Villaines-sous-Malicorne. In the wider regional surroundings of the town are the Château de la Suze-sur-Sarthe and the Abbaye de Solesmes.
More town pages: Saint-Christophe-Du-Jambet, Cré, Yvré-Lʼévêque, Coulombiers, Moncé-en-Belin, Cogners, Neufchâtel-En-Saosnois, La Bruere Sur Loir.
