Stay ideas in Alpes Mancelles

Day 1: animal encounters

It’s time for a weekend get-together for young and old in the Alpes Mancelles!

After perhaps a few kilometers in the car, how about relaxing your legs and setting off to meet some small animals? Head for the Coteau des Vignes in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, where children can pet sheep, goats and lambs… and take advantage of the opportunity to walk around the entire site, which won’t take you more than an hour and offers a breathtaking view of the Sarthe river and the Château de Fresnay. It’s a good opportunity to remind children that, in the days of the knights, castles were built on high ground, often on the banks of the river… natural defensive elements!

Still in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, but taking the car again, you’re now off to meet some “new” little beasts, the best-known of which is called Maya! As you can see, we’re off to the Bee Museum. During the visit, you’ll learn all sorts of things, and see just how highly organized these “colonies” are.

After a well-earned break and a chance to recharge your batteries, we’d like to invite you to climb one of the two mountains surrounding the village of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois: Mont Narbonne. You’ll have no trouble getting the kids interested when you tell them that up there, not only is there a magnificent view, but above all, there are hundreds of animals ready to be petted. And if you also bring them something to eat, both animals and children will be the happiest.

Day 2: a day at Domaine du Gasseau

For Day 2, we’re going to keep travel to a minimum and concentrate on one place, but be warned, a place that will appeal to young and old alike: the Domaine du Gasseau in Saint-Léonard-des-Bois!

While some will be strolling through the garden or the exhibition rooms, others will be climbing trees or riding horses.

While some will be daydreaming on the terrace of the café-nature store, others will be going hiking.

And everyone, at their own pace and according to their own desires, will have enjoyed a great day!”