| 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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| A local motorbike rally takes place annually in the
nearest village, Saint Georges Le Gaultier. Motorcyclists from
around the region are joined by bike club members from the United Kingdom
for the rally (which takes place in May. For more information, click
on this link for details of the
rally, or this link for one bikers perspective on the
2007 rally |
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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………………. |
