Before its absorption by the Crown of France, the history of the province of Maine, from which the department was carved, was a turbulent one. It included the Roman occupation, the Viking invasions, the domination by the Normans later followed by the Plantagenets.
The very soul of Sarthe lives in the heart of its remarkably well preserved and picturesque villages. Châteaux, abbeys and fortresses are in perfect harmony and create absolutely beautiful landscape perspectives that encourage visitors to linger. With a wealth of tradition and architectural heritage, Sarthe is a wonderful treat for culture-vultures...
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