Discover Rouillon

Landscapes, a named walking route, local history and the listed SETRAM connections appeal to different interests. Depending on whether you want to take a walk, explore historical connections or factor in a return journey from Le Mans, you can give these topics different weight in your plans.

Plan with SETRAM connections

Since 31 August 2026, SETRAM line 28 has connected Mairie Rouillon in Rouillon with Four à Chanvre in La Milesse. According to SETRAM information as of August 2026, Flex Soir offers a late return journey from the République or Gare routière stops in Le Mans to Rouillon on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This addresses two distinct planning questions: the route between Rouillon and La Milesse, and a late return from Le Mans on certain days of the week. Before your travel day, check the timetable and make sure to match the day of the week with your departure stop.

Valley and walking route

The deeply incised, winding Chaumard Valley and its tributaries cross Rouillon from north to southwest. The Circuit des Vignes runs along vineyards and fields and is accessible only on foot. For specific access information, you can refer to the current route signage. The two descriptions emphasize different things: the valley defines the landscape, while the Circuit identifies a specific route and how it can be used. If you want to include a walk, the Circuit is a clear point of reference.

The geographical details also differ: the direction from north to southwest describes the course of the valley; vineyards and fields define the landscape associated with the Circuit des Vignes. This makes it possible to distinguish the general description of the landscape from the features of the named walking route.

Manoir de la Futaie and local history

The Manoir de la Futaie, in the place known as “La Futaie,” was built in the 18th century in a traditional style using plastered stone, tuffeau limestone and slate. Its style, period and materials offer different clues to its building history. During the Second World War, the manor housed German troops and was the scene of fighting between American and German troops. The construction period and the wartime events thus mark two distinct historical phases of the same building.

Another historical landmark is the monastery built in Rouillon in 1966, which housed Carmelite nuns. The year dates its construction; the reference to the Carmelite nuns describes how the monastery was used. Together with the manor, it adds a separate architectural reference to the local history.

For trip planning, the topics offer different points of reference: the Circuit identifies an activity and how it can be used, while the transport information gives endpoints, days and departure stops. The manor is notable for its construction period, materials and wartime history; the monastery adds to the local history with its construction in 1966.

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