An ideal stop-off for a family picnic: Situated along the Erve river in the Mayenne region, and not far from a number of tourist attractions including the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne and the Vallée des Grottes de Saulges, the lake at Saint-Jean-sur-Erve is the perfect place to take a break.
Saint-Jean-sur-Erve is a commune delegated by Blandouet-Saint-Jean. The picnic area is well equipped for walkers, cyclists and hikers of all kinds, and is located along several routes, including the cycle route to Saulges and Sainte-Suzanne, as well as a major trail (No. 10, 53 km - La boucle du voyageur).
For your well-deserved break, a range of facilities are available:
- Picnic tables (3 of which are sheltered under a covered area)
- Public toilets
- Children's play area
- Fishing pond (fishing licence required for a day, a week or a year: www.cartedepeche.fr)
- Large car park with parking for around ten motorhomes
The picnic area is just a few metres from the Restaurant de l'Erve.
For your well-deserved break, a range of facilities are available:
- Picnic tables (3 of which are sheltered under a covered area)
- Public toilets
- Children's play area
- Fishing pond (fishing licence required for a day, a week or a year: www.cartedepeche.fr)
- Large car park with parking for around ten motorhomes
The picnic area is just a few metres from the Restaurant de l'Erve.
Services
Picnic area
Car park
Dustbins
Toilets
Free site access
Animals accepted
Accessibility
Mobility impaired
Openings
All year 2026
Location
Access
Access
- Motorway : A81 - Péage de Loué at 16km
- Motorway : A81 - Péage de Vaiges at 10km
- Main road : D57