JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE - VISITE DE MORANNES

In the Sarthe Valley, Morannes has many treasures to reveal as you wander through its picturesque streets. Between Morannes and Juvardeil, there were numerous mills on the Sarthe, mainly used to crush wheat. As recently as 150 years ago, 5 mills stood in the middle of the Sarthe, one for flour and four for tan (two common wheels), dating from the 11th century and destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Follow the Rue des Moulins along which you'll see the old mariners' houses. Mariniers were the men who delivered wheat to the mills by sailboat, then by gabare... Stroll through the narrow streets, discovering remarkable monuments and homes... You'll discover the history of this charming village on a discovery walk, accompanied by members of the association who are working to preserve Morannes? heritage. Guided tour by prior arrangement with the Anjou Loir & Sarthe intercommunal tourist office. RDV at 10 a.m. on Place Charles de Gaulle, in front of the town hall.