Discover the ancient village of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre.
Discover the hamlet of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, a former village now part of the commune of Bernay-Neuvy-en-Champagne.
At the start of the walk, admire the remarkable church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, named after a local legend that saw in a hollow in a block of roussard the footprint of Saint-Julien, apostle of Maine and first bishop of Le Mans. This church, recently restored by the commune, is adorned with three terracotta altarpieces from the second half of the 16th century, the work of an anonymous sculptor from Le Mans, depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, the Last Supper and the Entombment.
Along the way, you'll pass the site of the village's old wash-house, now transformed into a picnic area. It's the perfect place to relax after this 3km walk.
Near the picnic area, discover the Château de la Renaudière, where the park, the exterior of the ISMH (Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques) château, the chapel and the outbuildings (bailey, stables, tack room, coach house) are open to the public in July and September.
Finally, make the most of the route and the many viewpoints to admire the magnificent surrounding countryside.