Lhomme: Heritage, wine and voie verte

Lhomme offers several different points of interest when planning a stay: the “la pierre Maupertuis” dolmen, Saint Martin Church and its artworks, the Jasnières AOC, as well as the voie verte and the “Mon Idée” panorama. If you are looking for a hotel in Lhomme, this range of themes can help you choose your own focus, whether heritage, wine or non-motorised travel.

Historic buildings and art

The “la pierre Maupertuis” dolmen was listed as a historic monument on 8 February 1984. The church of “L’église Saint Martin” was built in the 12th century, with a single nave and an apse. Its architecture and the artworks inside offer different ways to explore the history of the town.

The northern chapel houses Lacroix’s painting “La Vierge au Rosaire”, which was classified as a historic monument in 1906. The apse contains a 17th-century altarpiece with Lacroix’s painting “Le Christ aux instruments de la Passion”. This painting was added to the list of historic monuments by a decree of the Prefect of Sarthe dated 11 August 2016. The dates therefore refer to different artworks and actions: 1906 to the classification of the painting in the northern chapel, and 2016 to the listing of the painting in the apse.

Another detail in the history of technology is a wind-powered water pump installed in 1892 by the Auguste Bollée company. It was used to pump water to the château below. Its function sets this technical feature apart from the church’s religious architecture and artworks.

Jasnières and the wine tradition

The Jasnières AOC produces white wine exclusively from the Chenin grape variety. The history of the appellation is also linked to winegrowers from Lhomme: they joined forces and obtained the Jasnières AOC on 11 August 1937. Two different aspects therefore come together here: the date marks a historic step for the winegrowers, while Chenin and white wine characterise production under this AOC.

Jasnières is therefore a clearly defined theme for exploring Lhomme, alongside architecture and art. The combination of a named grape variety and the appellation’s history offers a concrete way to learn about the town’s wine heritage, without assuming that a particular visit or tasting is part of your plans.

Getting around on the voie verte

The voie verte is reserved for non-motorised travel and is open to pedestrians, bicycles including electric bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards, roller skates, scooters and pushchairs. It accommodates different ways of getting around and is not limited to bicycles.

The route connects Montval-sur-Loir with Bessé-sur-Braye and is 33 kilometres long. Of this, 2.5 kilometres are in the Loir-et-Cher département; the voie verte also complements the “Vallée du Loir à vélo” route. The usage rules and route details answer different planning questions: the rules specify the permitted forms of transport, while the endpoints and distances show where the route runs.

Panoramic views and orientation

The “Mon Idée” panorama offers a view of the Loir Valley and the vineyards. There is also an orientation board there. The viewpoint and the board provide a different focus from the voie verte: here, the emphasis is on views of the valley and vineyards, as well as orientation, while the route is described by its connection between two towns and its permitted uses.

Another perspective on Lhomme emerges from the combination of these themes: the church and the dolmen offer historical points of interest, Jasnières represents the wine tradition, and the voie verte provides a non-motorised route. The “Mon Idée” panorama adds views of the Loir Valley and the vineyards. This allows you to shape your stay around the interests that matter to you.

Find hotels for your stay in Lhomme

These themes offer different points of interest for your stay and provide a factual basis for comparing hotel options for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Fercé-Sur-Sarthe, Juigné-sur-Sarthe, Sargé-lès-le-Mans, Mamers, Montbizot, Connerré, Bessé-Sur-Braye, Ancinnes.

For the broader travel overview: Sarthe.