Local attractions around cottage near Le Mans

Local attractions around this cottage near Le Mans. Have a look at the Gallery for lots of ideas of what you can do in the locality and wider area.

When you rent this cottage near Le Mans you will find the swimming lake and beach at Sille-le Guillaume is a short, 20 min, drive away as is the beautiful 'Alpes Manchelles' region with walking, canoeing and other water activities. The famous motor racing circuit of Le Mans with its 24Hr race is only 40 minutes away for its Le Mans 24hr race, Le Mans Classic 2010 and Le Mans Moto.

The nearby A28 means that the Loire and the Loir valleys are within easy reach (1 hour) with their magnificent Chateaux and wineries.

Shopping is provided for with local markets in one or other of the nearby villages each day of the week; boutique shopping in Le Mans; Supermarket shopping in Beaumont Sur Sarthe or Conlie (10 mins), Alencon (25 mins) and Le Mans (35 mins).

Don't miss the opportunity to visit a Vide- Grenier (literally attic clearance - we'd say car boot sale) or Brocante - antiques market.

 

Loire valley tourist office link

 

Le Mans

As well as the famous 24hr Circuit, museum and races, Le Mans offers its wonderful medieval area around the cathedral. In fact its walls go back to Roman times and from June to September every night there is a light show projected onto these walls and also the cathedral. Accompanied by music and narration this is a spectacle we go back to again and again.


Markets and Car Boot sales

Look here for a list of markets listed by region, type and date.

For car boot sales and brocantes look here on this clickable map.