Souvigné-Sur-Même: Church, Hiking and Cycling

Souvigné-Sur-Même combines the Église Saint-Martin with opportunities for hiking, road cycling and horse riding. The 6.5-kilometre hiking route starts in the village and forms a loop; a 50-kilometre cycling loop passes the church. There is also a Renaissance portal and fragments of a historic stained-glass window. This brings culture and activity together as you plan your trip. The routes can be distinguished primarily by mode of transport and length.

Église Saint-Martin and its history

The Église Saint-Martin was built around 1500 and underwent structural changes to its interior in the 16th century. A Renaissance portal is located on its south side. The building’s history therefore includes both its construction around 1500 and later changes in the following century. The church is fully protected as a historic monument; it was listed by decree on 5 March 2004.

The heritage also includes fragments of the 16th-century stained-glass window “Dieu le père, anges musiciens,” attributed to François Delalande. Alongside the portal, they offer another distinct connection to the church’s history: here, the focus is not on a structural element but on a stained-glass window and its artistic attribution.

Comparing hiking and cycling routes

The “Collines de la Vallée de l'Huisne” route starts in Souvigné-Sur-Même, is 6.5 kilometres long and forms a hiking loop. Its description mentions views of the valleys of the Même and the Huisne. Its length, loop format and landscape setting give the hike a clear framework: you can plan it as a standalone loop and enjoy the named valleys as part of the route.

For road cycling, there is the 50-kilometre loop route “Boucle n°14: Aux confins des collines du Perche.” It passes the Église Saint-Martin. Compared with the hiking route, both the distance and the mode of transport differ: 6.5 kilometres on foot versus a 50-kilometre cycling loop. The hiking route is associated with views of two valleys, while the cycling route passes the church building. These differences can help you choose a tour based on the kind of activity you want and the distance involved.

Horse-riding activities between Avezé and Souvigné-Sur-Même

The Centre équestre du Verger is located between Avezé and Souvigné-Sur-Même. It offers pony rides and horseback rides for children aged three and over. The centre also organises multi-day rides. The listed activities therefore range from rides on ponies or horses to a multi-day format. If you would like to include horse riding in your stay, check the specific details of the activities before planning, as operational details may change.

Planning your stay and hotel search

This makes it possible to factor the different activities into your trip planning rather than treating them as interchangeable outings. If horse riding is part of your plans, include the activity details that need to be checked in advance. You can then tailor your search for hotels in Souvigné-Sur-Même to the activities you actually want to do.

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