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Mulsanne

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Sarthe

City host part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Mulsanne takes place in the Loire Valley, in the department of Sarthe. Bordering le Mans, this town of over 4,600 inhabitants is a paradise for fans of racing.

Holding a flower in the contest of Cities and flowered Villages of France, Sarthe town that formerly consisted of two manors, has a certain charm. His modest historical heritage and the architectural interest of its houses, make it a pleasant city and perfect for a relaxing holiday.

The proximity of Mulsanne with Le Mans and its old center popular with lovers of history, make the city one of the most attractive places of the department of Sarthe.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMulsanne
Postcode72230
Tourism label
Latitude47.9068690 (N 47° 54’ 25”)
Longitude0.2434010 (E 0° 14’ 36”)
AltitudeFrom 44m to 82m
Surface area15.25 km²
Population5295 inhabitants
Density347 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLe Mans (13.5 km, 22 min)
Insee code72213
IntercommunalityCU Le Mans Métropole
DepartmentSarthe
TerritoryMaine
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Ruaudin4.8 km (7 min)
Moncé-en-Belin5.1 km (8 min)
Laigné-en-Belin5.2 km (7 min)
Teloché5.3 km (9 min)
Arnage5.5 km (8 min)
Saint-Gervais-en-Belin6 km (10 min)
Écommoy9.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Mars-d'Outillé10.7 km (15 min)
Spay10.8 km (15 min)
Guécélard11 km (15 min)
Brette-les-Pins11.2 km (16 min)
Saint-Biez-en-Belin11.4 km (16 min)
Le Mans12.3 km (20 min)
Changé12.7 km (14 min)
Parigné-l'Évêque12.8 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Today, the small town of Mulsanne is best known to house within it one of the most famous corners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mulsanne. The latter in particular given its name to a model of Bentley.

In the city, visitors can also look at Mulsanne castle, listed historical monument.

The present church of Sainte-Madeleine, dates from the mid twentieth century. It takes place on the remains of the old Gothic style building built in the thirteenth century.

Important monument of the seventeenth century, the mill of the Madeleine was completely renovated in early 2000. Not far away, one can admire several laundries, picnic places and relaxation today.

Several marked footpaths across the common Mulsanne to allow to admire the local fauna and flora.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

The market is held every Saturday morning.

A Christmas market is held in December.

The National Accordion Festival takes place every year in March.

In May, Mulsanne hosts the festival of caricature and press cartoons with dedications and other events.

Weather

Friday 31 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Saturday 1 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 2 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Zoo de la Flèche queue-jump ticket
Entertainment26 € La Flèche (34 km)
Helicopter Flight above the Loire Valley and Surrounding Châteaux
Entertainment159 € Neuvy-le-Roi (45 km)
Private Helicopter Flight of Châteaux de Langeais, Villandry and Luynes
Entertainment850 € Neuvy-le-Roi (45 km)
Private Helicopter Flight – Chenonceau, Amboise, Pagoda of Chanteloup
Entertainment1835 € Neuvy-le-Roi (45 km)
Helicopter Flight over the Great Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Entertainment350 € Neuvy-le-Roi (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovering old Mayet
Village visitEasy1:15Mayet (16.6 km)
Around Verneil
HikeEasy2:30Verneil-le-Chétif (19.7 km)
In the footsteps of History
HikeEasy3:30Coulongé (24 km)
The Heritage of Vaas
HikeIntermediate2:30Vaas (27 km)
Cherré
HikeEasy2:20La Chapelle-aux-Choux (31 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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