Full day and half day trips > For something completely different
For something completely different
Duration : half day
Distance : 18 km
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Starting point : La Belle Echappée Museum, La Fresnaye-sur-Chédouet
The museum at La Belle Echappée traces the history of competitive cycling from 1900 to the present and it has a marvellous collection of bicycles, champions' jerseys, signs, publicity materials and lots more fascinating memorabilia. As you move from one exhibition to the next, you will learn all about the history of this national sport and its background.
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18km following signs for Mamers, then route D116 following signs for Villaines-la-Carelle and Saint Rémy-du-Val
Saint Rémy-du-Val
The Logis de Moullins is the former home of the Abbes de la Couture dating from the late 15th century but it was built on the ruins of a 10th century priory. This amazing building is known for its graceful proportions, classic gothic facades and its elegant family chapel. Monsieur and Madame Favre, the proprietors, will be delighted to take you around the chapel, the old dovecote and you can view the outside of their home, while they explain how they lovingly restored the building.
