| There is plenty to do and see within easy reach
of Le Jarrier. Below
is just a few of the wide range of attractions and visitor sites within easy
reach. |
 | The nearby village of St Leonard du Bois is in the picturesque ALPES
MANCELLES “Parc naturel regional” and in addition to Canoeing and a range
of walks it offers a popular visitor attraction for those with no fear of
heights – “Adventure in the Trees”. |
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| Le Jarrier is situated in the Sarthe (Department No. 72). The tourist
information website for the Sarthe area is
www.tourisme.sarthe.com |
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| The nearby town of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe Office de Tourisme is located
at 19 Avenue du Docteur Riant, 72130,
Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (Tel: 0033 2433 2804) |
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LE MANS is the capital of the region and has many
attractions including the very popular Musee Automobile de la Sarthe,
where you will find a history of the fabulous Le Mans 24 hour race and
world famous racing circuit. The website for the museum is
www.sarthe.com/auto/museint.htm (tel: 0033
243 727224). |
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Le Mans is also the best preserved medieval town
centre in France and there is a weekly Sunday market. |
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| Situated near the village of St Suzanne in the neighbouring department
of Mayenne is Clairbois, the Medieval Centre – the Knights Manor. This
site is a re-creation of a small village of the medieval times around the
year 1250a.d. with jousting shows and much more and under 25 miles from Le
Jarrier. Further information: Clairbois, 53270, Chammes. Tel: 0033 243
014215 |
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| A short drive from Le Jarrier is the lake and forest of
Sille-le-Guillanme with lake side bars and restaurants, beach, pedalos and
various walks and mountain bike tracks around the lake and through the
forest. |
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| Every day of the week there is a local market within a short drive
from Le Jarrier where local fresh produce is offered for a good price. You
will also discover local outlets for wine and cider. |
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| For animal lovers, there is the Zoo de la Fleche” – for further
details the website is:
www.zoo-la-fleche.com The Zoo at La Fleche is 54 miles from St Georges
le Gaultier. |
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| Fishing is a very popular French sport and
there are several local spots where this is possible. Horse-riding and
golf are also available in the area and there are also museums,
archaeological sites, beautiful churches & chateaux, leisure activities
and much more to see and do. |
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| There a many more attractions, far too many to mention – why not come and
discover them for yourself during your stay at Le Jarrier………………. |
