Featured Holiday Rentals in Sarthe
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Featured Holiday Rentals in Sarthe
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Holiday Rentals in Sarthe - A Guide to Sarthe
The department of Sarthe is in the French region of Pays de la Loire which is located to the north west of France. Sarthe is the most forested area of western France and has 5,000km of paths, 4,00km of rivers and streams and wide variety of landscapes.
If you are driving to your holiday rentals in Sarthe, the major French ports are all a manageable drive away. Alternatively you could consider taking the Eurostar to Paris and the train out to Le Mans which takes around an hour.
If you are flying into Charles de Gaulle you can take the train from the airport to Le Mans in about an hour and a half. Or perhaps you would prefer to hire a car and travel at your own speed. If this is the case, do check out our guide to car hire in Sarthe before you book.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Sarthe
Houses to rent in Sarthe are the most popular type of holiday rental. If you are looking for an ideal romantic getaway for two, how about a character cottage just 20 minutes from Le Mans? It is beautifully finished inside and draws its influence from a Manhattan loft with low level furniture. The kitchen has designer style units and a modern table and is fully equipped with all appliances. There is a fantastic music system and lots of board games and books to keep you amused. Upstairs is a large beamed bedroom and a shower room, whilst outside there is a large garden, private terrace and barbeque.
If you are travelling as part of a larger group, the other Sarthe houses to rent I saw included a pretty 300 year old farmhouse with bags of charm. The property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and easily sleeps 6 people. There is a daily maid service so you can relax and enjoy your holiday without worrying about tidying up! Outside there is a beautiful garden in 150 acres of land. So whatever size of party you are travelling with, holiday rentals in Sarthe will have something to suit.
Sarthe Useful Information
Holiday rentals in Sarthe are spread across the 3 arrondissements, 40 cantons and 375 communes. The Prefecture, or central governing point of the department, is found at Le Mans, which of course is famous for the Le Mans 24 hour car race since 1923. This was formerly a Roman city and the ruins of the old walls can still be seen.
Sarthe is full of stunning religious buildings and historic sites as well as other architectural triumphs such as the Chateau du Lude, a stunning example of early French Renaissance architecture and part of which dates back to the 13th century. Racing enthusiasts will probably want to visit the Museum of the Le Mans 24 hours which has been refurbished and includes race simulators and a Bugatti race circuit.
Local specialities include Rillettes du Mans (a kind of pate made with a high fat content) and for those with a sweet tooth, the sables butter style cookies. Also not to be missed are the local wines such as Jasnieres white or the Coteaux-du-Loir white, red or rose.
Holiday rentals in Sarthe are easily accessible and widely available, and there is plenty to do and see for everyone, and plenty of gastronomic delights to sample. You are sure to have an unforgettable time.