Essay area

Attractions in this rural area include an old watchtower, churches like the Marguerite de Lorraine Chapel, dating from the 11th and 14th centuries, narrow lanes and ancient buildings. This area, characterised by its three horse studs, has been the development o modern horse riding thanks to Robichon de la Gueriniere. .

Essay is also a centre for motor sport lovers who appreciate the go karting and rally cross circuits. Thrills are guaranteed on the local go karting circuit, where you can hire go karts and even take part in regional and national competitions throughout the year. Essay also caters for fans of rally cross, as it holds national and European events every year..

Lovers of good food will also want to taste our superb boudin blanc or white pudding, a local speciality promoted by its very own white pudding society !

A real mecca for fans of motor sport :

 Essay go kart circuit

Set up in 1998, this circuit is now regarded as one of the finest in the country, thanks to its fantastic layout, its setting among abundant greenery and the friendliness of the local K61 club. More than 700 drivers from France and the rest of Europe come here every year to take part in regional and national competitions. They are joined by throngs of fans who not only come to watch the competitions but also come to experience the thrill of driving the circuit in one of our hired karts.

- Rally cross - Dukes circuit

This circuit was one of the first to establish this area's motor sport credentials.
As the first circuit to organise rally cross in France, it still draws thousands of spectators every year to national and international competitions. They gather on the natural slope overlooking the circuit for a superb vantage point over what is widely regarded as an excellent track from a technical perspective, with the fastest stretch of race track in the whole country.

For the last four years, the circuit has diversified its activities and it is now the home of the National Superbike Championships.