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Sarthe
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While the Sarthe is known for the city of Le Mans (and its 24 Hours race), it also offers other attractions such as historic sites, abbeys, and castles, as well as rural natural landscapes and an extensive network of hiking trails. That said, the department isn’t one of the most visited.
Overview of Sarthe
Key facts
- Type of place: department.
- Location:
- Local time:
- Department code: 72.
- Bordering departments:
- Prefecture: Le Mans.
- Sub-prefectures: La Flèche, Mamers.
- Number of municipalities: 361.
- Population: 568,760 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 6,206 km².
- Density: 92 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point:
- Lowest point:
- Coastline: 0 km, no maritime access.
- Highlights (out of ): Nature ; Culture / ; Relaxation-holidays
- Website: https://www.tourisme-en-sarthe.com
Climate and weather
Tourism
While the Sarthe is known for the city of Le Mans (and its 24 Hours race), it also offers other attractions such as historic sites, abbeys, and castles, as well as rural natural landscapes and an extensive network of hiking trails. That said, the department isn’t one of the most visited.