Country France Department Sarthe Canton La Chartre-sur-le-Loir | Region Pays de la Loire Arrondissement La Flèche Area 30.05 km² | |
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Intercommunality Communauté de communes du Val du Loir | ||
Marçon is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France. It is also a minor, but well liked wine producing area. Its inhabitants are called Marconi and Marçonnaises.
Contents
- Map of 72340 MarC3A7on France
- Geography
- In the Canton of La Chartre sur le Loir
- In the Canton of Chteau du Loir
- History
- Religious heritage
- Civil Heritage
- Economy
- Monuments and tourist spots
- Events
- References
Map of 72340 Mar%C3%A7on, France
Geography
Marçon is a commune located in southern Sarthe in the Loir valley, between Château-du-Loir and La Chartre-sur-le-Loir on the French provincial road- N° 305. The climate is of a moderate nature and the farmland is fertile.
In the Canton of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir
In the Canton of Château-du-Loir
History
It was occupied by Germany in World War II, but was not conquered by Prussia in World War I.
Religious heritage
Civil Heritage
The school dining room Le Corbusier: In 1957, the famous architect was contacted by the mayor at the time Mr Armand de Malherbe, drew with his colleague Andre Wogenscky, plans for the school canteen which subsequently opened in 1960.
Economy
Monuments and tourist spots
Lac des Varennes: lake of 50 hectares converted into leisure with water-slide, beach, area picnic, games for children, mini-golf, fishing, sailing, pedal boats, archery. Entrance fee in season, free for residents and for campers staying at the neighbouring campsite, Caming du Lac des Varennes. See their web site here "Camping du Lac des Varennes" or visit their blog site.