Tourism in Normandy : what to do in the Alençon area

In the parc you will find an outdoor heated pool open from early May to the end of September. It is 15m x 5m. Badmington, ping pong table, a huge trampoline, bicycles, swings, balls and croquet are at your disposal anytime.

Our beautiful 2.5 acre park, with large old trees is a great place for a walk. In the château you can find games, DVDs, cards, monopoly etc..

Massage

New at Saint Paterne, massage in your room !
Treat yourself to a shiatsu or essential oil massage. Thierry Johnson our massage specialist, is at your service. Thierry has 15 years of experience as a massage therapist and has studied shiatsu for over 4 years.

One hour massage : 60 €

For golfers

Golf d’Arçonnay at 3km, 9 holes Tél. : 02 33 28 56 67

Golf de Bellême at 40km, 18 holes Tél. : 02 33 73 12 79

For tennis players

There are two new tennis courts in the village, and we have the keys for them (they are available most of the time without booking)

For horseback riding lovers

Xavier Romet - Tél. : +33 (0)2 33 28 50 35 ou +33 (0)6 14 85 16 01. Centre équestre de l’Ermitage is in the center of the forest of Ecouves (20 minute drive from St Paterne). Possible accompanied rides on Sunday morning (poneys and horses), Baby poney possible during holidays and week ends. Great family owned place for adults and children.

Monsieur et Madame Zalkind, L'Apothicairie
Tél. : +33 (0)2 43 34 31 79.
You can hire horses for an accompanied ride in the forest of Perseigne in Neufchatel en Saosnois, 10 minutes from Saint Paterne. We recommend booking 48 hours in advance.

For cycling and walking routes

We can provide maps for exploring the two forests, Perseigne and Ecouves which surround Alençon.. If you want more details on nearby hikes you can contact Maison de la randonnée en forêt d’Ecouves
Tél. : +33 (0)2 43 33 35 16

Aéroclub d’Alençon

For a first flight or a flight over the region. At 10mn away from Saint Paterne
Tél. : +33 (0)2 33 29 25 86
www.aeroclub-alencon.org

For a big thrill, bunjee jumping

The closest bunjee jumping from Paris.
Le viaduc de Saint Georges le Gaultier
Tél. : +33 (0)6 73 99 13 36

Canoeing in the Alpes Mancelles

Why not try canoeing on the Sarthe, for a half or a full day. Lovely river, beautiful countryside and over 40 km of rivers to float.

Your children will enjoy

Alpes Mancelles Tree Top Adventure

St Léonard-des-Bois , 15 minutes from Saint Paterne. Always a hit with children, these tree-top walks, zip-line descents and climbs are graded to be suitable for all abilities age 5 upwards. Tél. : +33 (0)2 43 28 59 72

Domaine zoologique de Pescheray

In direction of Le mans, one hour away from St Paterne, in the heart of a gorgeous forest , an afternoon walk with all types of animals, kangaroo, deers, ships, wolfs, bears etc.
www.pescheray.com

Zoo de La Flèche

Animals from the 4 continents on 35 acre of land.
www.zoo-la-fleche.com

Laser quest

A Laser Quest center has just opened in Alençon. If the weather is not good, it's a fun way to finish your afternoon with the kids, after a few visits of chateaux.

Laser Ouest 61 13 A Rue Belle Charpente 61000 Saint-Germain-du-Corbeis - Tél : 02 33 32 21 06
Email : pb61@wanadoo.fr
www.laserquest-france.com

Bowling d'Arçonnay

10 minutes from Saint Paterne.
Le Petit Coudray rte du Mans - 72610 ARCONNAY
Téléphone : 02 33 28 94 76