Unmissable attractionsSainte Suzanne Village©Sainte Suzanne Village|Sarah VeysseyreHolidaymakers’ favouritesCentre Historique De Laval ©Centre Historique De Laval |Dominique VernierYour first time in Mayenne©Thomas Craipeau Le Beyel Origné |Mayenne TourismeMeet the locals
Visite au château-musée - Ville de Mayenne©Visite au château-musée - Ville de Mayenne|Sarah VeysseyreCastle Museum of Mayenne©Teddy Verneuil - LezbrozCastle of Lassay©Teddy Verneuil - LezbrozSainte-Suzanne©LASSALLE MATHIEUThe Robert Tatin museum©LASSALLE MATHIEUAnimal Rescue Center – “l’Arche”Grottes de Saulges©Grottes de Saulges|Pascal BeltramiThe caves and valley of Saulges, and a fascinating museum©Pascal BeltramiLa Véloscénie©Nos Cœurs VoyageursThe “Lactopôle” – Dairy museum©Nos Cœurs VoyageursThe Museum of Naïve Art©Le Blog Cash PistacheChâteau-Gontier-sur-Mayenne©Emilie DELETANGThe Rivers of Western FranceMayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0832©Mayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0832|©InstapadesStudio - Vélo FrancetteVélo FrancetteSummit of the Mont des Avaloirs©alexandre lamoureuxThe Mayenne valleyCité Mariale de Pontmain©Pontmain - Colonne de l'apparition|Sarah VeyseyrrePontmainJublains - La forteresse©Jublains - La forteresse|Les Droners - Claire et ArthurJublains
Mayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0832©Mayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0832|©InstapadesStudio - Vélo FrancetteVélo FrancetteSee the sights and tone up those muscles! Saddle up and enjoy the region on two wheels! Cycling tours are a great way to get the best out of the...Read more
Villages de caractèreRandos découvertebalade en bateauVélo sur les voies vertesChemin de halageLassay-les-châteauxLassay-les-Châteaux is a charming place with the a rich heritage, a medieval garden and a beautiful rose garden. Read morelavoir - Saint Pierre Sur Erve ©lavoir - Saint Pierre Sur Erve |Dominique VernierSaint-Pierre-sur-ErveNestled in the beautiful valley of the river Erve, one of our most picturesque rivers, which also flows through Sainte-Suzanne and Saulges, Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve is a village...Read moreChailland ©Chailland |Pascal BeltramiChaillandChailland is situated in the hollow of the Ernée valley, a green valley lined with spectacular rocky escarpments. Read moreFontaine-Daniel©Fontaine-Daniel|Dominique VernierFontaine-DanielDiscover the characterful village of Fontaine-Daniel, birthplace of the Toiles de Mayenne. This village will seduce you with its history, its working-class past and its...Read moreGrottes De Saulges ©Grottes De Saulges |Pascal BeltramiSaulgesSoak up the atmosphere and be enchanted by the thousand year-old stories of Saulges. Read moreLes Halles - Saint Denis D Anjou ©Les Halles - Saint Denis D Anjou |Dominique VernierSaint-Denis d’AnjouSaint-Denis-d’Anjou, is another “Petite Cité de Caractère” with striking medieval architectural and heritage. Read moreParne Sur Roc ©Parne Sur Roc |Dominique VernierParné-sur-RocThe village of Parné-sur-Roc is another “Petite Cité de Caractère,” on on the top of the hill (the “Roc” in question) and facing south. Read more©Teddy Verneuil - LezbrozSainte-SuzanneLots of people take a little tour of Sainte-Suzanne, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France” and then move on. My advice is this: take your time to soak up...Read moreExplore Mayenne on a real‑life treasure hunt!Do you know Geocaching, the 2.0 treasure hunt? With your smartphone or a GPS, set off in search of hidden ‘caches’ anywhere, anytime in Mayenne—just by opening your Geocaching app.Read moreCp 1920px(16)©Vélo Agglo Rétro - Pays de Laval|Pascal BeltramiRide back to the good old days!Read moreSki Nautique ©p.beltrami (39)©Ski Nautique ©p.beltrami (39)Water sports We all know the river Mayenne for its slow, peaceful, tranquil pace… But did you know that the Mayenne is also a playground for much more dynamic...Read moreChâteau des Arcis - Vue parc©Château des Arcis - Vue parc|Pascal BeltramiRoute of the Jewels of MayenneDiscover some beautiful old buildings and unique gardens. The Jewels of Mayenne (joyaux de la Mayenne) has everything the keen explorer is looking for. The Mayenne has the most...Read moreCircuit des peintres Pissarro et Piette ©Circuit des peintres Pissarro et Piette |OT Lassay-les-ChâteauxPissaro – Piette trail – hikingRead more©VTTSIMountain Biking The Mayenne is a great place for cycling. With its 85km of towpaths, the département has plenty to tempt even the quietest cyclists. But in Mayenne, mountain bikers are in for...Read more©Teddy Verneuil - LezbrozExplore Mayenne’s Escape Trails on footMayenne calls you back to nature. Who could resist its 3,000 km of walking trails?Read moreVelo Sur Le Chemin De Halage La Mayenne ©Velo Sur Le Chemin De Halage La Mayenne |Mayenne TourismeThe towpath along the river MayenneAn 85 km route in a splendidly well-preserved natural environment Following the towpath along the river, you’ll reach the very heart of Mayenne. Read more©PASCAL_BELTRAMICountry walksThree thousand kilometres of walking trails and country lanes await you in the Valleys of Mayenne. Hiking, cycling, mountain biking and pony riding in Mayenne are all ways for...Read more©Jenny DiabThe Cheese Road in MayenneDiscover all the wonderful cheeses of Mayenne in one easy bike ride, the “Vélofourchette“! Read moreMayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0770©Mayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0770|©InstapadesStudio - Vélo FrancetteCycling on the greenways Mayenne is a great place to discover by bike! By slowing down the pace, the adventurers who cross our valleys experience an irrepressible feeling of freedom. Here, all the...Read moreRando De Lancelot Au Pays De Lassay ©Rando De Lancelot Au Pays De Lassay |Laura REMOUESir Lancelot in LassayAu départ de Lassay-les-Châteaux, partez à la rencontre de Lancelot du Lac à travers un sentier mêlant patrimoine, paysages verdoyants, et nouvelles technologies.Read moreBateau Dandy Sur La Mayenne Cp Lezbroz Teddy Verneuil Mayenne Tourisme 8195 1920px©Bateau Dandy Sur La Mayenne Cp Lezbroz Teddy Verneuil Mayenne Tourisme 8195 1920px|Teddy Verneuil - LezbrozThe river MayenneThe river is the central feature of the Mayenne département All aboard for a cruise of a few hours or several days aboard a houseboat along the 300 km of navigable rivers. Read more©Clo & ClemGentle cycling escape routes in MayenneMayenne invites you to reconnect with nature. How could anyone resist its gentle routes...Read moreMayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0770©Mayenne Origne Instapadesstudio 0770|©InstapadesStudio - Vélo FrancetteCycling on the greenways Mayenne is a great place to discover by bike! By slowing down the pace, the adventurers who cross our valleys experience an irrepressible feeling of freedom. Here, all the...Read more©VTTSIMountain Biking The Mayenne is a great place for cycling. With its 85km of towpaths, the département has plenty to tempt even the quietest cyclists. But in Mayenne, mountain bikers are in for...Read more
Maison du sureau©Maison du sureau|Gilles KervellaElderflower and elderberryPain biologique©Pain biologique|Dominique VernierThe goodness of organicLaval (ville) Cp Pascal Beltrami Mayenne Tourisme 1920px(4)©Marché de Laval - produis bio|Pascal BeltramiThe colours and scents of the marketBœuf fermier du Maine ©Bœuf fermier du Maine |Dominique VernierMaine farm beefAbbaye de la Coudre à Laval©Abbaye de la Coudre à Laval|Mayenne TourismeMonastic produceChocolaterie Roland Réauté - Chateau-Gontier©Chocolaterie Roland Réauté - Chateau-Gontier|Roland RéautéMayenne chocolateTonneaux - Ferme du Pressoir©Tonneaux - Ferme du Pressoir|Michel TalvardLa Mayenne, cider countryL'Atelier du Ferment©L'Atelier du Ferment|L'Atelier du FermentTry Kefir – a local favourite© Christophe CarrelCraft beersFromages de chèvre©Fromages de chèvre|Dominique VernierMayenne cheeses