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Horse-drawn carriage tours Touring in a horse drawn carriage is one of the surest ways to appreciate the landscapes of the Sarthe Valley. An introductory initiation is meant to help get acquainted with draught horses. Then, you are taught about the useful explanations of the track, the carriage starts and the river banks defile slowly. Tel. +33 (0)2 41 57 10 23, www.locattelage.com
L'Arche de la Nature (The Nature Ark) Visitors discover typical department landscapes along the trails. A total of 450 hectares of nature are open to the public. Also plan a visit with the kids at the Ferme de la Prairie (the Grassland Farm) with its poultry, sheepfold, stable, and vegetable garden! Around the site, many paths lead you inside the forest, part of which is listed as a natural reserve. Petite Grange, F-72 560 Changé Tel. +33 (0)2 43 50 38 45 www.arche-nature.org
Le Domaine du Gasseau Here, young and old meet to enjoy the landscapes of the Mancelles Alps, and taste the marvels of the vegetable garden, before departing for a horseback ride across the steep terrain. F-72 130 Saint-Léonard-des-Bois www.gasseau.com |