Marçon Explained

Marçon
Commune Status:Commune
Arrondissement:La Flèche
Canton:Montval-sur-Loir
Insee:72183
Postal Code:72340
Mayor:Monique Trotin[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Loir-Lucé-Bercé
Coordinates:47.7103°N 0.5131°W
Elevation Min M:47
Elevation Max M:133
Area Km2:30.05
Demonym:Marçonnais, Marçonnaise

Marçon (in French pronounced as /maʁsɔ̃/) 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.

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 departmental road N° 305. The climate is of a moderate nature and the farmland is fertile.

Towns bordering

History

It was occupied by Germany in World War II, but was not conquered by Germany 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, Camping du Lac des Varennes. See their web site here "Camping du Lac des Varennes" or visit their blog site.

Events

See also

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 2 December 2020. fr.