Suggested cruising options Sablé-sur-Sarthe*

Sarthe valley getaway

Sablé-sur-Sarthe: Castle park, guided tour of the ancient town centre, The museum of the flying man, art gallery of the Chateau de Villeneuve, ‘Espace Henri Royer’ with Picnic area, Playground, Mini golf, Pool and jetty.

Solesmes:  Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes + Gregorian songs, Chapelle Notre Dame du Nid

Juigné sur Sarthe: Wrought-iron craft

Avoise: Guided tour of the village, Château Dobert (15th & 18th century, Le manoir de la Perrine de Cry (manor house), medieval village of Asnières sur Vègre  - small characterful estate and mosaic garden,4 km from Avoise)

Parcé-sur-Sarthe: Small charcterful estate, possible guided tour, Tower Saint-Pierre, Notre-Dame Saint-Joseph chapel, View of Château Pechesseul

Dureil: Visit the town

Malicorne: ‘Musee de la faienceum’ ceramic museum, ‘Malicorne Espace Faience’ earthenware fun and interactive museum, Chateau def Malicorne, guided tour of the village

Noyen: Outdoor amphitheatre, hiking trail at Maison de la Rando (5 km from Noyen)

Fercé-sur-sarthe: Hike on the ‘Boucle des 3 cantons’ (Loop of three townships) discover chapels and Chateau de Vauloge (15th & 17th century)

La Suze-sur-sarthe : Château à La Suze-sur-Sarthe (the ancient fortress of the twelfth century), health trail in spruce woods, gardens of Château de Villaines at Louplandes

Roézé-sur-sarthe: Fishing course

Fillé-sur-Sarthe: Contemporary arts centre, 6km hike - loop of the canal, fishing course, Moulin Cyprien windmill

Spay: Domaine du Houssay: 40hectare park with mini golf, orienteering course, bike rental, canoes and swimming (summer), ‘Spaycific zoo’ (4 km), church.

When you have explored Spay, it’s time to turn back for the return leg of your cruise.  Perhaps visit some of your favourite discoveries as you cruise back to your starting base at Sablé-sur-Sarthe.