Attractions and Places To See around Vidai - Top 19

Vidai offers several historical sites. You can visit La Perrière, a charming village with characterful buildings that has earned the Petites Cités de Caractère® label. Another notable site is Monthimer Castle, featuring a house built in the mid-1600s and an older tower from the 1500s, part of the original castle walls.

Yes, La Perrière is considered a family-friendly settlement, perfect for strolling through its pretty streets and enjoying the charming colorful facades. The village also offers a magnificent view of the Percheron countryside from the Éperon site.

For natural beauty and panoramic views, head to the Perseigne Viewpoint. Located at the top of the Perseigne forest, it's the highest point of the Sarthe at 340 meters, offering a magnificent view of the Sartois and Oregon landscapes. You can also explore the majestic Bellême Forest, known for its century-old oaks and rich biodiversity.

The Vidai area is great for outdoor activities. You can enjoy cycling on the Greenway from La Mele-sur-Sarthe to Alencon, a flat, gravel track on a disused railway line. For more cycling options, explore the Cycling around Vidai guide or the Road Cycling Routes around Vidai guide. Hiking is also popular, with routes available in the Hiking around Vidai guide.

Yes, there are easy walking trails available. The Hiking around Vidai guide lists several easy routes, such as the 'The beach at Lac du Pais Melois – Mêlois Country Lake loop from Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe' which is just under 3 km.

The Bellême Forest is particularly famous for its mushrooms, which you can discover during guided walks or during the international mycological days of Bellême, held every year in October. This makes autumn an especially interesting time to visit.

Visitors appreciate the charm and character of places like La Perrière, noting its beautiful houses and the delightful experience of strolling its streets. The scenic views from the Perseigne Viewpoint and the pleasant cycling experience on the Greenway from La Mele-sur-Sarthe to Alencon are also highly regarded.

Absolutely. The Greenway from La Mele-sur-Sarthe to Alencon is a former railway line converted into a cycle path. It is absolutely flat, has a firm gravel surface, and offers plenty of shade, making it ideal for cycling, especially on sunny days.

Yes, you can visit Monthimer Castle. While the main house dates to the mid-1600s, its most significant feature is a tower from the 1500s, which is part of the original castle walls. It's worth a short detour to see this historical structure.

The highest point in the Sarthe department is the Perseigne Viewpoint, located at the top of the Perseigne forest. It stands at 340 meters and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape.

La Perrière is a 'Petites Cités de Caractère®' labeled village, meaning it's recognized for its historical and architectural heritage. Strolling through its streets allows you to admire charming colorful facades and many imposing buildings for a small town. The Éperon site at the village exit provides a magnificent view of the Percheron countryside, showcasing the unique landscape break between the plain of Mamers and the bumpy relief of the Perche.