Alençon Events, Le Mans Motorsports Calendar

Click above to see Le Mans and Alençon sports, shows and events calendar

Market days (mornings till 12.00)

Monday - Mamers

Thursday and Saturday - Alençon

Bird Watching

Without even moving from the breakfast table you can spot a surprising number of birds - we have counted over 40 different species in our garden so far.
Birds spotted at La Basse Cour - excluding domestic chickens, ducks and geese.

Cycling and Walking

The Perseigne forest is a magnet to walkers, riders and mountain bikers but due to its immense area you can go for miles and not meet another soul. The forest of Perseigne has some of the best mountain bike trails in France, with clearly marked trails, and there are miles and miles of quiet country lanes to explore. We have two adult mountain bikes available for guests' use (please check the day before for availability) to explore the countryside and forest; we can arrange to hire more if required.

Cycling and walking routes start at our front door - we can provide routes and maps.

Hunting Mushrooms

Mushrooming is very popular from late summer to mid-winter, with people coming from far afield to gather mushrooms from the forest of Perseigne - ceps, chanterelles, parasols and ink caps are common (and tasty!).   

Horse riding

Beginners and experienced riders alike can hire horses for an accompanied ride in the forest of Perseigne or a carriage ride from the stables at Neufchatel-en-Saosnois, just 10 minutes from Ancinnes. Please give at least 48 hours advance notice.
M. et Mme. Zalkind, L'Apothicairie. Tel. 02 43 34 31 79.
We can also arrange stabling on site.

Fishing

Fishing lake (trout & carp) at Ancinnes, 800m from La Basse Cour, surrounded by trees.
Licences can be bought from the village shop or on site - please arrange in advance.

Tours, Days Out, Sightseeing by Car

We have a number of ideas for days out and there are dozens of local sites of interest - find out What to See.

Golf

Arçonnay centre, 15 minutes from Ancinnes. 9 holes, driving range. Tel. 02 33 28 56 67.

Bellême, 30 minutes from Ancinnes. 5935 metres, par 72. Tel. 02 33 85 13 20.

Alpes Mancelles Tree Top Adventure

St Léonard-des-Bois, 15 minutes from Ancinnes.
Always a hit with children, these tree-top walks, zip-line descents and climbs are graded to be suitable for all abilities age 5 upwards.
Tel. 06 70 00 01 73.
www.aventuresdanslesarbres.com

Canoe and Kayak Hire

Why not try canoeing in delightful surroundings on the Sarthe, for a half or full day.
Alpes Mancelles Canoeing

Various starting points and you can book in advance online. Moulins-le-Carbonnel and Fresnay-sur-Sarthe are both only 10 miles away (20 minutes). All safety equipmant and a waterproof storage box for valuables, food and drink are supplied.

Tennis, Table tennis

At the village sports ground. We can lend you bats and balls.

Bowling

Arçonnay, 10 minutes from Ancinnes.

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A small selection of the tourism brochures on display in the guest sitting room

A small selection of the tourism brochures on display in the guest sitting room

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