The Base de Loisirs de Mansigné is a leisure and outdoor accommodation area covering almost 60 hectares. Water accounts for 30 hectares—nearly half of the area. Leisure and outdoor stays here are therefore combined with an extensive water area. Walking trails and the Church of Saint-Martin add further highlights. When choosing accommodation in Mansigné, you can consider whether water, outdoor activities or a historical and cultural focus matters most to you.

Swimming, fishing and time by the lake

The Base includes a sandy beach with free access; a swimming area is supervised there in summer. The intercommunal swimming pool in Mansigné is open during the summer season. Exact dates and opening hours may vary. If swimming is an essential part of your plans, check the dates in advance. Fishing is possible at Lac de Mansigné all year round; the water area is classified as a second-category fishing water. Pedal boats for two or four people are also available. The distinction is useful when choosing a season: the swimming area is supervised in summer and the pool is open seasonally, while fishing is possible all year round.

Walking trails and the Chemin de Marolles

The Base de Loisirs offers walking trails. The Chemin de Marolles in Mansigné is classified as a Sentier de Promenade et de Randonnée (PR)—a walking and hiking trail. It is 12.5 kilometres long, and a duration of three hours is given. The distance indicates the scale of the route, while the time provides a separate guide for the outing. The stated duration makes it possible to set aside a dedicated block of time for the Chemin in your travel plans and balance it against other interests.

Church architecture and medieval furnishings

The Church of Saint-Martin in Mansigné dates from the 11th century and has a Romanesque apse. An apse is the usually semicircular end of the choir; its Romanesque design gives the church a distinctive architectural feature. Above the main altar reredos is a polychrome stone statue of the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus, dating from the 14th century. Polychrome means decorated in several colours. The statue is defined not only by its subject and date, but also by its material and execution. Its position above the reredos places it among the furnishings of the main altar. The dates mark two historical points: the church dates from the 11th century and the statue from the 14th century.

The church in Mansigné has been listed as a historic monument since 16 February 1926. This adds a precisely dated heritage reference to the details of its architecture and furnishings.

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