This medieval forteress listed historical monument was built during the XII century to defend the borders of Maine's province.
It is built on the top of an outcrop and thus offers stunning views on the countryside.
By visiting the castle you will discover the keep and the gardens with its multiples species of roses, peonies, trees, etc.
Prices:
Gardens : 5 € (adult) / 3 € (children)
Keep and Gardens : 8 € (adult) / 5 € (children)
Contact:
Donjon 02 43 27 30 51
Madame BABEY 06 07 17 45 93
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ANTOIGNE'S FOUNDRY AND ITS 20th CENTURY STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS
Discover the iron workers Heritage and the history of Antoigne Foundry.
Open by appointment all year for tours, demonstrations, lectures, exhibition, etc ...
Contact :
‘The Association Fondeurs d'Antoigné’
2 Zone d’Antoigné
72380 Sainte Jamme sur Sarthe
Tel 09.63.21.56.83
(Président : 06.45.24.58.01)
(Secrétaire : 06.82.19.53.56)
ass-fondeurs-antoigne@orange.fr
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Discover the workshop vestment made by the community of Cistercian Nuns
Exhibition Hall open every day from 3 p.m to 6 p.m (except sundays and bank holidays)
Visit the chapel and its surroundings. Reservations for groups.
Contact :
Tel 02.43.25.25.49
monastere@merci-dieu.com
It is a very charming, attractice old church for the elevens century.
It has kept its original environment with its walled church yard, its roussard cross.
You can admire the classified wall paintings (late fifteenth and early sixteenth century), two beautiful altarpieces (seventeenth and eighteenth centuries), furniture and statues.
Classified as a historical monument, it is located along one of the routes of Pilgrimages to Le Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Jacques de Compostelle (Spain).
Entertainments (concerts, visits, exhibitions) are available every year from April to September. Free admission.
Contact :
Tel 02.43.25.26.42 ou 02.43.25.25.47