Sarthe places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire. See also our Sarthe travel guide
Asnieres-sur-Vegre
The small town of Asnières-sur-Vègre is especially picturesque in the area around the bridge and river See guide
Beaumont-sur-Sarthe
It is the countryside around Beaumont-sur-Sarthe that is the main attraction, but the town itself has several places of interest See guide
Chateau du Lude
The Chateau de Lude and its lovely gardens are the closest of the Loire Chateaux to Paris See guide
Fresnay-sur-Sarthe
The traditional market hall and remains of a medieval castle, and the river and bridge, are among the sights to enjoy here at Fresnay-sur-Sarthe See guide
La Ferte-Bernard
The medieval character and picturesque setting make La Ferté-Bernard one of our favourite towns in this region See guide
Le Mans
Le Mans is best known for its famous car race, but also has a very lovely medieval centre to explore See guide
Parcé-sur-Sarthe
Parcé sur Sarthe is a classified petites cites de caractere and has an attractive 15-16th century centre. See guide
Sillé-le-Guillaume
Sillé le Guillaume has a chateau dating to the 11th century and a 13th century collegiate church See guide
Solesmes
Solesmes is known for its Abbey Saint-Pierre, an important benedictine abbey that has helped introduce gregorian chant to the world See guideFor more information see the Sarthe guide
Market towns & days in Sarthe
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Allonnes: Tuesday
Arnage: Saturday
Beaumont-sur-Sarthe: Tuesday
Besse-sur-Braye: Saturday
Bonnetable: Tuesday & Friday
Chateau-du-Loir: Saturday
Conlie: Thursday
Connerre: Wednesday
Ecommoy: Tuesday
Fresnay-sur-Sarthe: Saturday
La Ferte-Bernard: Saturday & Monday
La Fleche: Wednesday
La Suze-sur-Sarthe: Thursday
Le Grand-Luce: Wednesday all day
Le Lude: Thursday
Le Mans: every day except Monday
Loue: Tuesday
Malicorne-sur-Sarthe: Friday
Mamers: Monday
Noyen-sur-Sarthe: Saturday
Sable-sur-Sarthe: Monday
Saint-Calais: Thursday all day & Sunday
Sille-le-Guillaume: Wednesday
Vibraye: Friday
Tourist attractions to visit in Sarthe
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Spaycific'Zoo
4* Towns in Bloom
Cogners
Coulaines
Towns of Art and History
Le Mans: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Le Mans: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardins du donjon de Ballon
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de l'Epau (Yvre-l'Eveque)
Cathédrale Saint Julien (Le Mans)
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
La Fleche