Sightseeing

We have been to all of these places ourselves and tried them out, so ask us if you'd like to know more. We will be adding more places as we explore.

The caves at the Canyon Distance 200m; 5 minutes on foot. Allow a couple of hours for the visit. These caves were inhabited in paleolithic times and are open to the public by means of guided tours.
The mill at Thévalles Distance 5Km; 8 minutes by car or an hour on foot. The water mill at Thévalles is the only one in the Mayenne that still works and that you can visit.
Medieval re-enactment at la Ferté Clairbois Distance 15Km; 15 minutes by car. This replica medieval town is a backdrop for re-enactments of chivalry and other aspects of life from ancient times.
The medieval city of St Suzanne Distance 17Km; 20 minutes by car. This medieval castle and town is perched high on a promontory next to the river Erve. Rich in history and offering spectacular views, it offers a window into the history of the area.
Gregorian chant at Solèsmes Distance 26Km; 30 minutes by car. The monks of this beautiful abbey release recordings of their gregorian chant to great acclaim.
The Roman baths at Entrammes Distance 30Km; 30 minutes by car. These baths were discovered only recently. They had been incorporated into the local church when it was enlarged and are consequently in an excellent state of preservation.
The Roman settlement at Jublains Distance 40Km; 40 minutes by car.
Jublains was the site of a Roman settlement, and the museum and excavated buildings together offer a superb presentation of the history of both the town and the surrounding Mayenne area.
Tiny Dino The car museum at Le Mans Distance 45Km; 45 minutes by car.
This amazing collection of ancient and modern cars is housed next to the famous 24 hour race track, and traces the history of car development to the present day.
The Robert Tatin museum at Cossé-le-Vivien Distance 50Km; an hour by car. This fascinating museum is constructed within and around the artist's last house and shows a wide range of his works.
The chateau at Lassay-les-Chateaux Distance 60Km; 1 hour by car.
This castle from the middle ages has seen plenty of history and it still preserves the original materials used in its construction.
The garden at le Châtellier Distance 100Km; 2 hours by car.
This beautiful 50-acre garden within the grounds of the Chateau de la Foltière is worth the journey.