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  • Hiking along the banks of the Mayenne in Laval
    Hiking along the banks of the Mayenne in Laval Photo: Floyd, Flickr

Mayenne

Mayenne provides outstanding adventures for travelers. Do you need some travel tips? With your online guide you can plan your journey to Mayenne very easily. Get inspired by tracks and trails throughout the region, all events you should not miss, the most impressive sights and accomodation. Here is a brief list of the best tips for Mayenne:

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Attractions in Mayenne


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Historical Site · Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
MOULIN DE GÔ
Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
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Located in the Erve valley in Saint Pierre sur Evre, the Moulin de Gô is a water mill.

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Historical Site · Mayenne
Musée Robert Tatin
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Mayenne
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Entrez dans l'univers unique d'un artiste mayennais de renommée internationale ! Cet étrange musée ...

Atlantic Loire Valley
Historical Site · Laval and surroundings
Le Château de Laval
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Laval and surroundings
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Monument emblématique de la ville de Laval, l'histoire et l'architecture du château se dévoilent ...

Atlantic Loire Valley
Historical Site · Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
LE MOULIN À PAPIER
Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
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In Sainte-Suzanne, come and discover the Vicomte mill, home to one of France's last master ...

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Historical Site · Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
GROTTE MARGOT ET GROTTE ROCHEFORT
Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
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Come and enjoy a unique underground experience north of the Loire!

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Historical Site · Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
MUSÉE DE PRÉHISTOIRE
Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
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Come and discover the archaeological collections and digital installations linked to prehistory at ...

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Historical Site · Laval and surroundings
La Cité du Lait
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Laval and surroundings
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Partez à la découverte de l'univers du lait et des produits laitiers . La Cité du Lait vous invite à ...

Atlantic Loire Valley
Historical Site · Laval and surroundings
Musée d'Art Naïf et d'Arts Singuliers
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Laval and surroundings
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Le MANAS est un lieu unique consacré aux Arts Naïfs et Singuliers qui présente ses collections et ...

Atlantic Loire Valley
Historical Site · Mayenne
Couvent des Ursulines
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Mayenne
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La visite du Couvent des Ursulines, joyau architectural de la ville de Château-Gontier, vous fera ...

Atlantic Loire Valley
Historical Site · Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
SAINT-PIERRE-SUR-ERVE, PETITE CITÉ DE CARACTÈRE
Sainte-Suzanne - Les Coëvrons
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Discover this ancient village, its pedestrian bridge and its Romanesque church.

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Nature preserved in Mayenne: an ode to serenity and biodiversity

Nature in Mayenne reveals a symphony of unspoilt, diverse landscapes. Peaceful rivers, like the Mayenne, meander through verdant valleys, creating havens of tranquility conducive to relaxation. Dense forests and gentle hills offer hiking trails where flora and fauna flourish in harmony.

Nature parks, such as the Parc Naturel Régional Normandie-Maine, preserve biodiversity and provide areas for birdwatching and contemplation. Remarkable gardens, such as those at Château de Craon, add a touch of elegance to this abundant nature.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the greenways and towpaths along the rivers, ideal for cycling or walking. The Mayenne region is the perfect place for a natural getaway, where serenity mingles with the discovery of preserved biodiversity, inviting everyone to recharge their batteries in the heart of this generous natural environment.

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Mayenne: a journey through time, history and culture

The Mayenne region, rich in history and culture, has a captivating past and a well-preserved heritage. Prehistoric remains, such as the Roche aux Fées dolmen, bear witness to ancient occupation. In the Middle Ages, castles such as Lassay evoke feudal splendor, while Romanesque churches such as Sainte-Suzanne are a reminder of religious art.

Mayenne also played a key role during the French Revolution, with sites linked to the era. The Robert Tatin museum offers a unique artistic experience, fusing art and architecture.

Local markets, festivals and cultural events, such as medieval feasts, reflect the vivacity of Mayenne culture. Local cuisine, featuring local produce, adds a gastronomic dimension to cultural exploration.

In this way, Mayenne offers a journey through the ages, where every stone, every church and every event tells a part of its history and culture.

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Ahuillé Alexain Ambrières-les-Vallées Andouillé Argentré Aron Athée Averton Bais Ballots Beaulieu-sur-Oudon Bierné-les-Villages Blandouet-Saint Jean Bonchamp-lès-Laval Bouchamps-lès-Craon Boulay-les-Ifs Brecé Chailland Champfrémont Changé Chantrigné Charchigné Châlons-du-Maine Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne Châtelain Châtillon-sur-Colmont Chemazé Chevaigné-du-Maine Commer Congrier Contest Couesmes-Vaucé Courbeveille Courcité Craon Crennes-sur-Fraubée Daon Entrammes Évron Forcé Gennes-Longuefuye Gesvres Gorron Hardanges Hercé Houssay Javron-les-Chapelles L'Huisserie La Baconnière La Bazoge-Montpinçon La Bazouge-de-Chemeré La Bazouge-des-Alleux La Bigottière La Brûlatte La Chapelle-Anthenaise La Chapelle-au-Riboul La Roche-Neuville La Roë La Rouaudière La Selle-Craonnaise Lassay-les-Châteaux Laubrières Laval Le Bourgneuf-la-Forêt Le Genest-Saint-Isle Le Ham Le Pas Le Ribay Levaré Lignières-Orgères Livré Loiron-Ruillé Loupfougères Louverné Louvigné Madré Marcillé-la-Ville Martigné-sur-Mayenne Mayenne Meslay-du-Maine Ménil Méral Montaudin Montflours Montigné-le-Brillant Montjean Montreuil-Poulay Moulay Neuilly-le-Vendin Niafles Nuillé-sur-Vicoin Oisseau Olivet Origné Parné-sur-Roc Placé Pommerieux Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson Prée-d’Anjou Quelaines-Saint-Gault Ravigny Ruillé-Froid-Fonds Sacé Saint-Aignan-de-Couptrain Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë Saint-Aubin-du-Désert Saint-Baudelle Saint-Berthevin Saint-Berthevin-la-Tannière Saint-Calais-du-Désert Saint-Charles-la-Forêt Saint-Cyr-en-Pail Saint-Cyr-le-Gravelais Saint-Denis-du-Maine Saint-Ellier-du-Maine Saint-Erblon Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières Saint-Germain-de-Coulamer Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux Saint-Germain-le-Guillaume Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne Saint-Léger Saint-Loup-du-Gast Saint-Mars-du-Désert Saint-Mars-sur-Colmont Saint-Martin-du-Limet Saint-Michel-de-la-Roë Saint-Ouën-des-Toits Saint-Pierre-des-Nids Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve Saint-Poix Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes Senonnes Soucé Soulgé-sur-Ouette Thorigné-en-Charnie Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie Trans Vaiges Vautorte Villaines-la-Juhel Villepail Villiers-Charlemagne Vimartin-sur-Orthe

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