La Flèche

La Flèche is a town in Sarthe that sits along the Loire River and spreads across both of its banks. The center features buildings from different periods, several churches, a theater, and a zoo that visitors can explore.

King Henry IV founded a royal Jesuit college here in 1603, making it an important center for learning and study. This institution attracted students and scholars from across the region and helped shape the town's identity.

The town has a long tradition as a learning center that shaped how people think about education in the region. This heritage continues to influence community life and how visitors experience the public spaces today.

The market operates throughout the year with local vendors selling fresh produce and regional food specialties. Visitors should plan to arrive in the morning when the selection is best and the streets are less crowded.

A zoo founded in 1946 displays animals from around the world across a large open space. This private animal park was one of the earliest of its kind in France and continues to draw families today.

Location: Sarthe

Location: arrondissement of la Flèche

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Shares border with: Villaines-sous-Malicorne, Thorée-les-Pins, Bousse, Clermont-Créans, Crosmières, Mareil-sur-Loir, Bazouges Cré sur Loir, Baugé-en-Anjou

Address: 72200 La Flèche, France

Phone: +33243485353

Email: contact@ville-lafleche.fr

Website: http://ville-lafleche.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.69972,-0.07611

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21