The unmissable ones

24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit

Located a few kilometers north, the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit hosts numerous motorsport events throughout the year.

  • • 24 Hours of Le Mans (June)
  • • 24 Hours of Le Mans Classic (July)
  • • 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorcycle Race (April)
  • • French Motorcycle Grand Prix (May)

Distance: approximately 45 minutes by car

Chenonceau Castle
World Heritage

The Loire Valley Castles

A few kilometers south, the Loire Valley castles, wonders of French cultural heritage, will be within your reach.

  • • Chambord Castle
  • • Chenonceau Castle
  • • Amboise Castle
  • • Château du Lude

Distance: between 30 min and 1h depending on the castle

The terroir

Jasnières Vineyards
Wine/Oenology

Jasnières & Côteaux du Loir

Jasnières is a white wine with a protected designation of origin produced near Villedieu-le-Château, in the communes of Lhomme, Poncé-sur-Loir and Ruillé-sur-Loir.

This secluded vineyard produces remarkable dry white wines made from Chenin Blanc grapes, perfect for pairing with local produce.local.

🍷 Our favorite address

Olivier Champion

Rue Elie Savatier, 72340 Poncé-sur-Loir

📞 06 68 60 72 43

Nature & Discoveries

Trôo Village
Picturesque village

Trôo, a troglodyte village

The magnificent village of Trôo will amaze you with its troglodyte dwellings built into the heart of the rocks since the Middle Ages. A journey back in time guaranteed!

Randonnée à Villedieu
Sport & Nature

Hiking

Head out into nature to discover the many wonders of the region. Marked trails, country lanes and rolling landscapes await you.

Lac des Varennes
Water sports

Varennes Lake in Marçon

This magnificent 50-hectare lake is the ideal place to enjoy water sports: pedal boats, sailing, supervised swimming in summer...

Local crafts

Fine crafts

The region is full of artisanal know-how to discover during your visits.

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Malicorne earthenware

Traditional ceramics from Sarthe

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Local pottery

Land of specifically local quarry

Art glassware

Workshops of Poncé-sur-Loir

Artisanat local

Ideal location

Gîte du Tertre is ideally located to explore the entire region and discover its many treasures.

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Loire Valley Castles

30 min - 1h

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Le Mans Circuit

45 min

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Tours

45 min

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Paris

2h

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