Culture Sarthe

This museum space held by a passionate association presents a s train site that will delight those nostalgic for these trains, and will surprise their children. The restored bridge bridge is the highlight of the visit.

The Maison de la Lecture, part of the "Bibliothèque pour tous" network, is organized into two sections: a children's section and an adult section, offering users a collection of over 15,000 books and 60 new titles every month. Younger children are invited to take part in activities such as "story time" (3-7 years) or "baby readers" (6 months-3 years), while older children can learn about genealogy and take part in all kinds of cultural and creative activities. Home book delivery and audio book borrowing service available.

ASPG residents' association represents the Saint-Pavin Gambetta and districts of the city of le Mans. Hyperactive, the association takes care of the grains so Manceaux enjoy the growth of the city and the shops of its districts are not left out. attic attic, competition belote and meetings neighbourhood, the association is available and participates in all suceptibles events to increase the dynamism of the city! In direct connection with the city hall, the ASPG chat problems encountered by residents but keep in mind that it is them that must be in the heart of the life of le Mans.

La Ferté-Bernard is a charming town in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The association offers a wide range of creative, culinary, recreational, cultural and sporting activities to help you have a good time. Outings are also organized to discover the region and its surroundings. To keep you entertained, festive events such as tea dances, Christmas tea parties and galettes des rois are scheduled.

Saint-Calais is home to a cultural association called AVF. The AVF, which stands for Accueil des Villes Françaises, aims to welcome new residents and foster social ties. They organize friendly events to help people discover their new surroundings and make new friends. The association's website provides information on the national AVF network and the various proposals made by the Saint-Calais AVF. We recommend contacting the association directly for more detailed information.

Housed in a modern, welcoming space in the Maison Saint-Julien, this library offers a rich and varied collection of over 10,000 documents in open access: religious books, humanities, novels, local history, essays, comic strips, as well as 2,000 magazines and 650 DVDs... There are also 40,000 books in the reserves, from the end of the ^15th century to the present day. Constantly enriching its catalog, this library is sure to delight the curious. An attentive librarian will guide you to that rare gem. It's an ideal place to read or work in peace and quiet.

The Espal also has its own library. Here you will find books for adults and children, magazines as well as a choice of Dvds (French and foreign films) but also discs and CD-Roms. Not bad! Many areas are represented: science, art, food, novels, history… A space is reserved for young people. Like the network of libraries and libraries, exhibitions are also regularly presented here. L also organizes twice a year the Drive of Readers: you share your feelings about your latest readings around small dishes, which each participant has brought. In all simplicity!

Now home to the town's tourism and heritage department, the Maison du Pilier Rouge dates back to the ^16th century. All year round, as part of the "Ville d'art et d'histoire" label, it offers a store, exhibitions, heritage classes, events and guided tours. Here you'll find a flyer with a tour of the Plantagenet town. The House of the Red Pillar is famous for the legend of the executioner of Le Mans. It is said that it was the victims' blood that stained the pillar red... Guided tours of the historic district reveal the mysteries and legends of the Plantagenet City. That of the executioner of Le Mans, for example...

The "capital" of the only country of Art and History of Sarthe is of course worth a detour for its heritage. A medieval city and Renaissance with its small wooden houses, its passages and courtyards, it is happy to stroll along its streets or through its canals: Here's Venice in the West! The city is also visiting a tourist train in season. Please contact the tourist office. You can also let yourself be told the city by a keynote guide.

The cultivation and processing of hemp was the preserve of La and in particular the Saosnois where 13000 hectares of land were dedicated to it. A powerful economic factor, from farmers to weavers, hemp will allow the region to know its hours of glory in the th century before the arrival of mechanical machines and the decline of material to more modern. The house of La Rural traces this entire saga with reconstructed decorations and episodes of the hard life that workers were driving. One hundred years back in the middle of old machines, bags of hemp and tools of the past. A beautiful visit is free of charge. For information, textile hemp does not smoke.

The Bazoge, a commune of 3000 inhabitants, is full of historical interests. Do not hesitate to contact the initiative union that will guide you.

Founded in 1986 by a passionate team, the association aims to host volunteers every summer to enhance the country's heritage. Young people between the ages of 16 and 18 can participate with a participation of € 230 for 12 days. Repairs of walls, washing, the learning of masonry techniques and the laying of lime coatings are the activities carried out without forgetting a few sporting «breaks» with hiking or kayaking or visiting the surrounding area. This association also provides a guided tour of the village, every Sunday from Easter to late September at 16 pm. In July and August, visits take place Monday to Friday from. Outside these dates, it is necessary to reserve.

Le Silo in Le Mans is the place to be for amateurs and professionals of contemporary music who want to improve their skills, share their passion and make a living from their art. With its 10 fully-equipped studios, the association welcomes nearly 800 members and 150 groups every year. Rooms ranging in size from 22 to 47 square meters, including one with a recording studio, enable musicians to express themselves to the full. Storage boxes are also available for equipment. Le Silo also offers a host of services and tools to support musicians in their practice.