Visitors can take advantage of the tranquility of the Sarthe River for boat trips or walks along the banks. Sablé-sur-Sarthe is also renowned for its gastronomy, with its local specialties such as rillettes and wines from the region. The city also hosts cultural events throughout the year, including the Sablé Festival, which offers classical music concerts and street performances. Sablé-sur-Sarthe is also an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding region, including the famous castles of the Loire, including the famous castles of the Loire, as well as the vineyards of the Loire Valley.
- Verdelles Castle, a jewel of 15th century architecture
- Saint Pierre de Solesmes Abbey, overlooking the banks of the Sarthe, this abbey is the Mecca of Gregorian Chant
- The canonical house, built in the 15th century, it has superb Gothic exterior architecture
- The rillettes
- The shortbread cookie
- La Marmite Sarthoise, chicken, rabbit, rabbit, ham and vegetables, cooked in a sauce based on Jasnières and crème fraîche
- The Flying Man Museum, dedicated to the history of the conquest of the air
- Cruise on the Sarthe river aboard the Sablésien boat
- A guided walking tour of Sablé-sur-Sarthe
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