Allonnes: Archaeology and Culture
Accommodation in Allonnes
Archaeological history, churches, cultural events and routes offer different points of interest for a stay in Allonnes. If you are looking for a hotel in Allonnes, you can first decide whether your trip will focus mainly on archaeological themes, events, or walking and hiking routes.
Archaeology and Culture
The CERAM public programme includes exhibitions—including temporary exhibitions—conferences, performances, workshops, tours and introductions to archaeological research. Educational materials complement its outreach programme. The formats offer a range of focuses, from exhibitions and performances to activities that specifically introduce archaeology. As programme details may change, check the dates and formats scheduled for your stay before travelling.
Most spaces and activities at CERAM are accessible to people with disabilities. Before travelling, check again any accessibility arrangements relevant to you.
Archaeological History
The sanctuary of Mars Mullo in Allonnes was visited until the beginning of the 4th century AD. An earlier interpretation considered the Tour-aux-FĂ©es a funerary monument; Pierre TĂ©rouanne identified it as a temple. These different historical interpretations offer two specific starting points for exploring the site's archaeology.
The “Sur la Trace des Temples Antiques” hiking route also explores archaeological themes: it passes the Tour aux Fées archaeological site and the remains of the Temple of Mars Mullo. The circular route is rated moderate for walkers, is 10.9 km long and takes about two hours. Route details may be revised; check them before setting out.
Churches and Events
The Church of Saint-Martin in Allonnes was founded in the 11th century. It contains an 18th-century altarpiece listed as a historic monument. The periods mentioned provide a historical framework: the church's foundation dates back to the Middle Ages, while the altarpiece is a later furnishing.
Religious and non-religious concerts are held at the Church of Saint-Doucelin. If a concert is important to your travel plans, check the specific event dates in advance.
Walks and Hiking Routes
A walking route of about 10 km starts at the Moulin de Chaoué car park in Allonnes. It follows the Sarthe, loops around the body of water at the La Gémerie leisure complex in Arnage, and returns to the starting point. As access arrangements at the water may change seasonally, check them before your visit.
Another route description covers the route around Forêterie: as far as the bridge before La Gémerie, it follows the Vélobuissonnière cycle path (V44). When choosing between the routes, the focus differs: “Sur la Trace des Temples Antiques” passes archaeological sites, while the walk starting at Moulin de Chaoué follows the Sarthe and loops around the body of water. At 10.9 km and about 10 km respectively, their distances are similar.
Your Stay and Hotel Search
When planning your stay, you can prioritise the themes that matter to your trip: archaeological history, a concert date, or one of the routes described. If accessibility is important to you, factor the current arrangements at CERAM into your plans.
Discover more destinations: Savigné-L'evêque, Conflans-Sur-Anille, Vernie, Bonnétable, Mulsanne, Villaines-sous-Malicorne, Le Grand-Lucé, Moulins-le-Carbonnel
For the regional travel overview: Sarthe.
