Le Perche Sarthois?

Heritage as a common thread… A gentle landscape of hedged farmland on the horizon… The Perche Sarthois invites you to discover its many treasures. This green and blue territory, alternating between forests and lakes, pastures and unspoilt villages, can be savored by taking your time…

Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your stay in the Perche Sarthois. Its gentle way of life, the warm and friendly welcome of its inhabitants, its culinary specialities and the richness of its heritage. There’s something for everyone!

Alone, with family or friends, welcome to the Perche Sarthois!

A rejuvenating getaway two hours from Paris

Between Paris and Brittany, Normandy and the Châteaux of the Loire…Le Perche Sarthois lies to the east of the Sarthe department and represents 84 communes.

Ideally located at the interface of three regions (Basse Normandie, Centre and Pays de la Loire) and four départements (Sarthe, Loir et Cher, Orne and Eure et Loir), the Perche Sarthois is an area where people come together to celebrate, recharge their batteries and share moments with friends and family.

It is part of the Grand Perche region, which includes the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche, Perche Eurélien, Perche Ornais and Perche Vendômois.

A hilly, green territory

The Perche Sarthois is the ideal playground for hikers wishing to stroll through unspoilt countryside. Along paths, waterways and back roads, hiking is the best way to discover the subtle charms of this region.

Unique and unusual sites

Do you love animals or castles, music or old locos? The Perche Sarthois will surprise you with the diversity of its sites to visit.

Pays d’art et d’histoire for 25 years

The Perche Sarthois region is recognized for the interest of its architectural and landscape heritage, and the local desire to make it accessible to all. Our guide-lecturers will share with you a few beautiful pages of history, on the occasion of a guided tour or by leafing through our various editions.

Cradle of rillettes

The Perche Sarthois region boasts a wealth of gastronomic specialities, which you can sample at local producers, markets and restaurants. Discover the region’s talents and know-how by visiting our artists and craftsmen.

Guide & map tourist

To help you prepare for your stay, take a look at our tourist guide and map, where you’ll find all the must-sees, all the best addresses and our suggested walks.

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