Marçon

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.

For other uses, see Marcon (disambiguation).
Marçon
Commune
The bell tower of the church of Notre-Dame
Location of Marçon
Marçon
Marçon
Coordinates: 47°42′37″N 0°30′47″E
CountryFrance
RegionPays de la Loire
DepartmentSarthe
ArrondissementLa Flèche
CantonChâteau-du-Loir
IntercommunalityLoir-Lucé-Bercé
Government
 • Mayor (2008–2014) Claude Cochonneau
Area
1
30.05 km2 (11.60 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
1,060
 • Density35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Marçonnais, Marçonnaise
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
72183 /72340
Elevation47–133 m (154–436 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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
Steeple of the church
  • Notre Dame, she was dedicated April 25, 1500 by the Archbishop of Tours, Bishop of Bénéhard. The tower is surmounted by a spire covered with slate that is slightly twisted, so that this church is listed as having a twisted tower. The angle turns 1 / 16 th from right to left.

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
  • Wines from Coteaux du Loir.

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
  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.



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