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La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin walks
Around the Boulevard Nature: The Saint-Christophe walk
This walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the village of La Chapelle Saint-Aubin and its country lanes. Narrow paths and local heritage sites guide you along the route.
The Tour of Le Mans North
Discover the Boulevard Nature, nestled between the countryside and the shopping area.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Robin Hood to the Parc de la Cigogne
This walk, on the outskirts of Le Mans, takes you from park to park.It mainly runs through woodland and along small roads.
The banks of the Sarthe in Saint-Pavace
An easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including children.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Between Monod and l’Épine
This urban walk, taking you from park to park, allows you to discover or rediscover the city of Le Mans.This route follows part of the Boulevard Nature, along the River Sarthe, and passes through Théodore Monod Park, Épine Park and Martin Luther King Park with its Lebanese cedar.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Saint-Saturnin, the railway route
This walking route invites you to explore the village of Saint-Saturnin, taking in historical remains such as the restored bandstand and the bread ovens.This route is accessible to walkers and mountain bikers.
Parks and heritage of Saint-Saturnin
A very pleasant route, mainly along paths or greenways, often lined with attractive modern properties, with interesting discoveries along the way relating to the area's industrial, technological and rural heritage. Sights to see: the Sarthe steam tramway station, the church and its cemetery, the old well, ponds and lake, the kiosk with an old Bollée windmill mechanism, the calvary and the hemp kiln.
The vineyard route on the outskirts of Le Mans
Immerse yourself in picturesque countryside just a stone's throw from Le Mans. A varied route, almost entirely off-road (95% of the route), through rolling countryside dotted with hedgerows and beautiful views.
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Around the Boulevard Nature: Rouillon and the Vineyard Route
The rolling hills of Rouillon offer breathtaking views of the wooded countryside and the city of Le Mans. This walking route takes you through picturesque countryside, away from the city. You’ll walk along natural paths, discovering a variety of idyllic landscapes. Along the way, explore forests, wooded countryside, parks and farmland…
The Chemin du Buisson in Rouillon
A family walk that allows you to explore the countryside, the Rouillon business park and the Ardriers neighbourhood of Le Mans. Along the way, you’ll also come across the Rouillon Cultural Centre (Domaine de Vaujoubert), the Saint-Pavin Chapel, the Domaine de la Futaie, the Épine Farm (a council-run lodge) and the house of the Penitent Sisters of the Carmelite Convent of Vaujoubert.
The Parc de la Cigogne and the University of Maine from Rouillon
This unmarked route, along roads and footpaths, will take you through the countryside near the town as well as the Cité Universitaire du Maine.
Coulaines – Saint Saturnin
The Boulevard Nature is a route project dedicated to sustainable transport modes between the member municipalities of Le Mans Métropole. It allows you to discover various tourist, natural and heritage sites. Once completed, the Boulevard Nature will be 72 km long. Currently, only 45 km have been built. I therefore suggest you follow it where it exists and provide you with routes to link the scattered sections.
Exploring the city of Le Mans
Via the side streets off Rue Nationale, you’ll enjoy making your way to the barracks district before climbing Sainte-Croix Hill, a former village surrounded by vineyards. Hidden lanes, the national monument to the Battle of Le Mans and the legendary Gazonfier climb, famous amongst cyclists.
Within the Cité Plantagenêt, protected by its walls
Since 2003, the "Old Mans" has been called "Cité Plantagenêt" after the Plantagenêt dynasty, the English royal family originally from Le Mans. The former provincial capital of Maine and Perche (from the 16th century to the Revolution), this stroll through the streets and alleys of Le Mans' historic district offers a pleasant walk in the natural setting of famous swashbuckling films (Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Bossu, The Man in the Iron Mask, Nicolas Le Floch, etc.).
Around the Boulevard Nature: Le Mans, the City of the Plantagenets
A circular walk along the ramparts of Le Mans, taking in some of the most iconic sites of the city of the Plantagenet kings.
Around Boulevard Nature: from Le Mans harbour to Moulin aux Moines
This walk, combining town and countryside, takes you along the banks of the Sarthe, passing through the village of Coulaines and past Le Mans’s Saint-Julien Cathedral.It follows cycle paths and trails along the banks of the Sarthe.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Coulaines, along the hedgerow paths
This short walk, accessible only on foot, takes you along the sunken paths of the commune of Coulaines.
Further walking routes can be found on the town hall’s website.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Île aux Planches to Gué-de-Maulny
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, features information boards about the local flora and fauna.Starting from Le Mans harbour, passing through the Gué de Maulny park with its many street art murals and continuing via Île aux Planches, this family-friendly walk is suitable for wheelchair users (three-wheeled) and pushchairs (also three-wheeled).
Route des Croisettes starting from Coulaines
Located in the municipalities of Sargé, Coulaines and Le Mans, this route runs largely along dirt tracks, sometimes tarmac, lined with hedges, trees and shrubs offering generous shade.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Gazonfier to the Jardin des Plantes
This city walk takes you from park to park. From Parc de Gazonfier via the Jardin des Plantes and Parc Banjan, discover or rediscover the streets of Le Mans with its houses steeped in history and its breathtaking views.
Route des moulins de Neuville
This easy route, more than 80% of which is on paths, will allow you to discover all the charm of Neuville-sur-Sarthe and its surroundings, the banks of the Sarthe, its old restored mills, the Château de Monthéard, as well as the history linked to the Second World War through the presence at that time of an American airfield in the countryside.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif
This path, marked in Red, uses paths for around 70% of its length. It takes in the eastern part of the village, passing through the green space of the Ruisseau de la Bujerie, the Chemin des Hauts Bois, which leads to one of the highest points in the village (112 m), the place known as Les Basses Epines, as well as stretches of wooded paths and field margins.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif, Yellow route
Located 8 km west of Le Mans, this walk through lush greenery, nestled between woods and marl pits, will allow you to discover a bocage landscape criss-crossed by sunken lanes. This yellow-marked trail is the longest of the marked trails in the municipality; it follows the unmissable fuchsia-marked botanical trail (3.5 km), as well as sections of another blue-marked trail.
Exploring the trails of Pruillé-le-Chétif
Set in lush green surroundings, 8 km north-west of Le Mans, the village of Pruillé-le-Chétif is particularly popular for its wooded countryside. This circular route will allow you to explore the village centre (12th-century church), the famous Botanical Trail, complemented by other sections of remarkable footpaths within the commune: sunken lanes, old marl pits, protected hedgerows, pollarded trees, etc.