Stay ideas in Alpes Mancelles

Day 1: animal encounters

Let’s go for a weekend get-together for young and old in the Alpes Mancelles!”

If there’s one activity everyone loves, it’s animal encounters. So what would you say to discovering one or more of our animal parks and thus reconciling short strolls and discoveries?

The 1st, which is not considered an animal park but where you can come across sheep, goats, ewes … is in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe and more precisely on the Coteau des Vignes which is an Espace Naturel Sensible.

The 2nd, on the commune of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois will be discovered by the strength of your calves, as it is located at the summit of Mont Narbonne, one of the two mountains surrounding the village. The reward will be for all: the animals, but also the plunging view over the village, which is remarkable.

The 3rd, on the commune of Bourg-le-Roi, is the latest to be created on the territory. The animals have a “special place” as they are on the green spaces of the motte around the ruins of the keep. Overlooking the whole village, you won’t want to miss them!

Day 1: afternoon games and hiking

At Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, if you decide to spend a little more time there, the kids will enjoy Léoland Park (06 80 28 11 69), an inflatable playground set up at the Boucles de la Sarthe leisure area at the entrance to the village. Parents can either relax or take a short stroll along the banks of the Sarthe and up to Haut Fourché. The 3-kilometre loop is not without its challenges, as the view from Haut Fourché has to be earned!

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 exhibition rooms, others will be climbing trees or riding horses.

While some will daydream on the terrace of the café-nature store, others will go hiking, and if you go on a Sunday, enjoy the traditional free Beaux Dimanches afternoon concerts at 4:30pm under the chestnut tree!

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