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The Thouet Valley is discovered at the rate of cycling thanks to a marked route on small roads and farm tracks or bike paths. Affluent of the Loire, the Thouet is a discreet river which hides many treasures. Along its 150 km, it meanders through varied landscapes and authentic villages. This bike route is accompanied by loops that complete the discovery of Thouarsais, vineyards to the plains. More information on www.valleeduthouet.fr Le Thouet by bike is one of the sections of the Vélo Francette, a route linking Normandy to the Charente coast, via the Thouarsais. www.lavelofrancette.com So do not hesitate to ride your bike for unexpected and preserved discoveries! New: order online your picnic prepared by local restaurateurs with local products !!! All information on www.lebonpicnic.com

Situated between the valleys of the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers, Cottage Seguin is an ideal base for exploring the towns of Sainte Suzanne, Saulges, Asnière-sur-Vègre and Solesmes. Le Cottage Seguin is also a very comfortable gîte, decorated to a very high standard. Everything has been carefully thought out to ensure you have a pleasant, relaxing stay. The rooms are bright and airy, and the veranda lets you enjoy the outdoors at any time of year. There's a large garden with fruit trees (cherry, pear, hazel) and a dining area under a canopy. Alone or in couples, the 2 bedrooms each have a shower room. The service is complete, with linen and towels included, only cleaning is optional (€40). The nearest shops are in Ballé, 5km away (bakery, mini-market and restaurant). A grocery shop selling local produce, "Chez Alice", is 9km away. On Fridays, there is an organic creamery 4km away and Séquoia, pasta and flour in Epineux. All shops and services in Sablé sur Sarthe (12km). The owners will guide you on your outings according to your tastes: culture, heritage, walks... Discover the cultural events at Château de Linière and visit the famous zoo at La Flèche (30 min). 4km away is the valley of the Saulges caves, a Natura 2000 site. Museum and cave visits. Weekend stay: arrival 4.30pm, departure 11am 2-night stays or more: arrival 4.30 pm, departure 11 am

A charming country house just 5 km from the small town of Saint Denis d'Anjou. Spacious, bright living room with a bird's eye view of the countryside, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Fully-equipped kitchen, complete baby equipment and plenty of indoor and outdoor games, a pétanque court under the oak and a Nordic bath on the terrace... all that's left to do is put your bag down! Saint Denis d'Anjou has all the local shops and numerous heritage events. All services, restaurants and shops in Sablé sur Sarthe (9km). Leisure centre at Morannes sur Sarthe (10km): kayaking, paddle-boarding, orienteering, nature trails, rosalia and bicycles, etc. Don't miss La Flèche zoo (40km away), open all year round. An interesting location for discovering southern Mayenne, with the emblematic sites of Château-Gontier, Craon or Cossé le Vivien and its Robert Tatin museum. Angers is 50 minutes away by car. The gîte is close to the owners' farm and their animals: cows, horses and Valentin, the site's star donkey. Tours of the farm are available on request. You can also fish in the 3,000m² private pond located 200 metres from the gîte. No kill. Carp, roach, pike... Also the river bordering the property: with federal fishing card.

Living in the countryside, listening to birdsong, lounging in the pool or on the sun loungers... you'll spend an unforgettable stay here with your loved ones. You'll quickly become attached to this pretty family home, filled with souvenirs from travels to the four corners of the world that give it all its charm. A real little corner of paradise where you can feel right at home, ideal for unwinding. The grounds are varied and landscaped, with a wide variety of plants. From the swimming pool, you can enjoy beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The house has 2 terraces: one to the south, near the pool, and the other to the west with the stone barbecue. The pool is heated and open from mid-May to October, with a depth of 1m70 at its deepest. The gîte is set in a magnificent green setting. The Meslay-Grez region offers a wide range of activities and interesting sites for your outings, including horse-riding courses at Saint Loup du Dorat, the Azuréo aquatic complex at Meslay-du-Maine, the Château des Arcies and its garden, and numerous signposted hiking trails. A little further afield, discover the Fleur d'Or town of Château-Gontier, with its parks, its marina (boat hire by the day to sail on the Mayenne, bicycles including electric bikes to follow the towpath...) and the Refuge de l'Arche, an animal park. Shops and markets: Chez Alice organic and local produce shop 2km away, or the shops in Meslay-du-Maine. Just a short distance from Anjou, discover the Loire Valley with its wines and châteaux!

Large, comfortable family home in south Mayenne with 5 bedrooms and large, bright living rooms. 1,000m² of grounds with terrace and lawn for meals and games (table tennis, table football, rackets, boules, etc.). Self-supporting swimming pool from June to September, 7.3m x 3.66m, 1.3m high. Views over the surrounding countryside. Owners' farm nearby. Ideal location for visiting the Sarthe and Mayenne regions. Discover the Petites cités de caractère (small towns of character) of Asnières-sur-Vègre and Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, the Saulges caves with their climbing walls, the prehistory museum and the caves. Areas for short and medium hikes, as well as trails. 14km away, explore the Coëvrons and visit Sainte Suzanne with its castle, ramparts, craftsmen and beautiful, hilly walks. Spend a day at La Flèche zoo, a 50-minute drive away. Local shops in Brûlon, 9km away. All shops and services in Sablé sur Sarthe or Evron (20km). TGV station at Sablé sur Sarthe.

Valtro Le Nid is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of nature, for an original and atypical stay. It's accommodation, but it's not just that! It's exclusive access, just for you, to 18 hectares of unspoilt nature, preserved by my commitment to organic farming. Accommodation: The outdoor shower is the special feature of this eco-friendly accommodation. Rest assured, the water is hot! The bedroom is on the first floor, in an old manor house that is currently being restored. On the ground floor, you have access to a well-equipped kitchen with a gas hob, crockery and cutlery. I provide bed linen, towels, kitchen linen and organic washing-up liquid. Access for travellers : Kitchen, living room, dry toilets, outdoor shower (gas hot water), and the 18 hectares of meadows and forest. Respecting nature means respecting ourselves, because we are part of nature. It gives us back what we give it. Accommodation not suitable for children under 15. Rates: it is possible to book either by the night for 1 or 2 people, or for 2 nights from Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday (contact me as the platforms do not provide this option), or for a week from Monday to Friday morning (choose mid-week) or for the weekend from Friday evening to Monday morning (3 nights). Christine is a member of the Slowlydays collective, which embodies the values of the Mayenne region: caring, sharing, ethics, eco-responsibility and being local to give you a great human experience. Find out more about her. To find out more about my work as a musician, visit my website christinejeandroz.com

This gîte has a games room, cinema, spa and outdoor games. Its large windows make it a very bright place, and you can take full advantage of the surrounding countryside. This house is designed to provide unforgettable moments for young and old alike. The property is located 200 m from a working farm, so you'll sometimes see the tractors and combine go by in summer. Saulges is a remarkable place. The town has been awarded the "Petite Cité de Caractère" label for the quality of its market town, its churches, its Merovingian necropolis and the Erve valley, renowned for its prehistoric caves. The valley is classified as a Natura 2000 site, for its wealth of animal and plant life. The site is a delight for hikers, mountain bikers and trail runners, with its varied paths, crags and Japanese steps. It's also a FFME-certified climbing site, with more than 160 routes ranging from 10m to 25m in height. Don't miss the prehistory museum, with workshops and events for all ages. In summer, swimming is possible near the Saint Cénéré oratory (3km). Shops and services: in Ballé (6km), Vaiges (13km) or Meslay-du-Maine (14km). In Mayenne, you can also discover Château-Gontier (34km) with its historic centre, its marina (kayak, paddle, boat and bike hire) and the Refuge de l'Arche, a wildlife park with over 1,000 wild animals in its care. The gîte is on 2 levels. - Ground floor: 46m² living room with sitting area and dining area, TV - 20m² kitchen equipped with oven, gas hob, dishwasher, kettle, filter coffee maker, Senseo pod coffee maker, toaster, fridge, 2 raclette machines - utility room with 2nd fridge and 2-shelf freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer - (1) Nature bedroom 13.2m² with 1 bed 160*200 and a cot - (2) Chambre Bleue 11.2m² with 1 bed 160*200 - (3) Chambre Verte 11.2m² with 2 beds 90*190 - Bathroom with shower, two basins, hairdryer - separate WC. - On the 1st floor, under a slope, measures with 1.8m under the ceiling: (4) Chambre Rose 8m² with 2 twin beds 90*200, cupboard - (5) Chambre Moutarde 8m² with 2 twin beds 90*200 and cupboard - Shower room with shower and washbasin - separate WC - 2 folding beds 90*190 to put in a bedroom or games room. 64m² games room: lounge area, bar, pool table, table football, large 2.15m TV, cinema seats. - Outside: 6-seater spa* (accessible from age 13) - large terrace with charcoal barbecue, dining table and chairs - garden furniture - sun loungers - children's swing - small football goals - hammock between the oak trees. - Baby equipment: 1 baby chair - 1 child chair - 1 bath - 1 shower seat - 1 step - 1 changing mat - 1 cot - 1 cot with bars Included : beds made up - bathroom linen - kitchen linen - heating. Optional: cleaning 140€ - bathrobes 8€/pers (M L or XL) - extra person 20€/night/pers (max 12 pers). Electric car: recharging point in the village of Saulges. Pets not allowed. *NOTE - spa: for the exclusive use of people aged 13 and over. Before entering the water, take a shower and if you have applied a cream to your body, rinse it off thoroughly. These precautions are essential to conserve water and avoid wasting resources. Stays of 1 to 2 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 5pm Stays of 3 nights or more: arrival 5pm - departure 10am. Business stays: 5 people maximum, i.e. 1 person per room. 140 cleaning fee required for stays of 1 to 14 nights.

Lieu ouvert sur l’environnement et l’écologie, le muséum développe et expose de précieuses collections, témoins de la diversité.

Located in the heart of Angers, this popular city park is a delightvwith over 20,000 plants on display. Originally created in the 17th century and then redesigned in 1859 to be more ‘à la Française’, it is a great place for all the family and includes a fountain and bandstand for summer concerts.

You cannot help but smile at the carvings of the young women that adorn the façade of 38 rue St. Laud. Dating back to 1892, when it was a café and concert hall called the 'Alcazar', it is one of the oldest examples of art nouveau in Angers.

In the 19th century, during the industrial revolution, bricks and mortar were replaced by concrete as the premier building material. Against this potentially bland construction form, the artist Isidore Odorico sought to bring a decorative style that on the ‘Maison Bleu’ included elaborate mosaics… characteristic of art deco!

The first recorded example of Plantagenet gothic architecture. The cathedral is full of stunning features including its elaborate facade and stone carvings (grimacing faces, monsters and acrobats), and the stained glass window - the oldest of which dates back to 1165 AD.

A listed building dating from the 16th century. Distinctive wooden carvings decorate its frontage…the best known is ‘Le Tricouillard’, who displays no modesty by revealing himself for all to see!

This Carolingian monument is one of the best-preserved medieval Renaissance buildings in France. Today, it houses a year-round programme of exhibitions, guided tours and kid’s workshops all linked to history, heritage and contemporary art.

Les Loups Gourmand restaurant welcomes you in Cossé-en-Champagne.

Traditional cooking.

Come to taste some crêpes or galettes in a familial atmosphere, in the heart of a garden and near a mansion suggesting bed and breakfast.

"The Ermitage restaurant welcomes you for family meals (christenings, communions, etc.), business meals or seminars. The chef prepares refined dishes, combining creativity and local produce. Enjoy the grounds and, after a pleasant meal, take a leisurely stroll to the prehistoric caves of Saulges.

This friendly, retro-style café is located in the heart of the Cité de Caractère of Saulges, at the crossroads of the hiking trails leading to the Saulges caves. It's a place where people come to reconnect with what's essential: the taste of simple things, the beauty of everyday life, and the sweetness of a moment stolen from the hustle and bustle of time. Come and savour Vincent's homemade cooking using local produce. A daily menu is available at lunchtime for €15.50 (starter, main course and dessert) and at weekends for €17.

Welcome to a place where good food goes hand in hand with authenticity. In the heart of Bouère, Sur un air de cuisine invites you to share a warm moment over homemade dishes, prepared with passion and carefully selected products. Sur un air de cuisine offers a buffet menu with a choice of two courses (€17.50 with a quarter of wine and coffee). A la carte menus are also available. On the second weekend of each month, the restaurant offers a buffet brunch with a different musician each time, priced at €35.00 (excluding drinks). > Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm or longer, depending on the clientele; open Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm and Sunday lunchtimes from 12pm to 2pm. > Open on certain Friday evenings with a theme displayed and communicated via the restaurant's Facebook page.

Restaurant open for lunch and dinner by prior arrangement. Daily menu from Monday lunchtime to Friday lunchtime 15€ (choice of 1 starter, 1 main course and 1 dessert). 1 fish served daily. Theme meals at weekends or on Friday evenings: mussels and chips, couscous, seafood sauerkraut, Mayenne stew, etc. Slate menu at weekends from €28 / €32 per person depending on availability. Birthday meals, christenings, cousinade... all year round.

Bar-restaurant on the banks of the Erve, in a haven of peace, close to the Cité de Caractère of Saulges and on the footpaths. Enjoy a pizza, a grill, a snack, tapas, mixed salads or simply an ice cream. Takeaway pizzas (16 recipes to choose from). Open from April to the end of September every day except Monday.

Situated between the valleys of the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers, Cottage Seguin is an ideal base for exploring the towns of Sainte Suzanne, Saulges, Asnière-sur-Vègre and Solesmes. Le Cottage Seguin is also a very comfortable gîte, decorated to a very high standard. Everything has been carefully thought out to ensure you have a pleasant, relaxing stay. The rooms are bright and airy, and the veranda lets you enjoy the outdoors at any time of year. There's a large garden with fruit trees (cherry, pear, hazel) and a dining area under a canopy. Alone or in couples, the 2 bedrooms each have a shower room. The service is complete, with linen and towels included, only cleaning is optional (€40). The nearest shops are in Ballé, 5km away (bakery, mini-market and restaurant). A grocery shop selling local produce, "Chez Alice", is 9km away. On Fridays, there is an organic creamery 4km away and Séquoia, pasta and flour in Epineux. All shops and services in Sablé sur Sarthe (12km). The owners will guide you on your outings according to your tastes: culture, heritage, walks... Discover the cultural events at Château de Linière and visit the famous zoo at La Flèche (30 min). 4km away is the valley of the Saulges caves, a Natura 2000 site. Museum and cave visits. Weekend stay: arrival 4.30pm, departure 11am 2-night stays or more: arrival 4.30 pm, departure 11 am

Furnished apartment in saint Vincent sur Jard

A charming country house just 5 km from the small town of Saint Denis d'Anjou. Spacious, bright living room with a bird's eye view of the countryside, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Fully-equipped kitchen, complete baby equipment and plenty of indoor and outdoor games, a pétanque court under the oak and a Nordic bath on the terrace... all that's left to do is put your bag down! Saint Denis d'Anjou has all the local shops and numerous heritage events. All services, restaurants and shops in Sablé sur Sarthe (9km). Leisure centre at Morannes sur Sarthe (10km): kayaking, paddle-boarding, orienteering, nature trails, rosalia and bicycles, etc. Don't miss La Flèche zoo (40km away), open all year round. An interesting location for discovering southern Mayenne, with the emblematic sites of Château-Gontier, Craon or Cossé le Vivien and its Robert Tatin museum. Angers is 50 minutes away by car. The gîte is close to the owners' farm and their animals: cows, horses and Valentin, the site's star donkey. Tours of the farm are available on request. You can also fish in the 3,000m² private pond located 200 metres from the gîte. No kill. Carp, roach, pike... Also the river bordering the property: with federal fishing card.

Living in the countryside, listening to birdsong, lounging in the pool or on the sun loungers... you'll spend an unforgettable stay here with your loved ones. You'll quickly become attached to this pretty family home, filled with souvenirs from travels to the four corners of the world that give it all its charm. A real little corner of paradise where you can feel right at home, ideal for unwinding. The grounds are varied and landscaped, with a wide variety of plants. From the swimming pool, you can enjoy beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The house has 2 terraces: one to the south, near the pool, and the other to the west with the stone barbecue. The pool is heated and open from mid-May to October, with a depth of 1m70 at its deepest. The gîte is set in a magnificent green setting. The Meslay-Grez region offers a wide range of activities and interesting sites for your outings, including horse-riding courses at Saint Loup du Dorat, the Azuréo aquatic complex at Meslay-du-Maine, the Château des Arcies and its garden, and numerous signposted hiking trails. A little further afield, discover the Fleur d'Or town of Château-Gontier, with its parks, its marina (boat hire by the day to sail on the Mayenne, bicycles including electric bikes to follow the towpath...) and the Refuge de l'Arche, an animal park. Shops and markets: Chez Alice organic and local produce shop 2km away, or the shops in Meslay-du-Maine. Just a short distance from Anjou, discover the Loire Valley with its wines and châteaux!

Large, comfortable family home in south Mayenne with 5 bedrooms and large, bright living rooms. 1,000m² of grounds with terrace and lawn for meals and games (table tennis, table football, rackets, boules, etc.). Self-supporting swimming pool from June to September, 7.3m x 3.66m, 1.3m high. Views over the surrounding countryside. Owners' farm nearby. Ideal location for visiting the Sarthe and Mayenne regions. Discover the Petites cités de caractère (small towns of character) of Asnières-sur-Vègre and Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, the Saulges caves with their climbing walls, the prehistory museum and the caves. Areas for short and medium hikes, as well as trails. 14km away, explore the Coëvrons and visit Sainte Suzanne with its castle, ramparts, craftsmen and beautiful, hilly walks. Spend a day at La Flèche zoo, a 50-minute drive away. Local shops in Brûlon, 9km away. All shops and services in Sablé sur Sarthe or Evron (20km). TGV station at Sablé sur Sarthe.

Valtro Le Nid is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of nature, for an original and atypical stay. It's accommodation, but it's not just that! It's exclusive access, just for you, to 18 hectares of unspoilt nature, preserved by my commitment to organic farming. Accommodation: The outdoor shower is the special feature of this eco-friendly accommodation. Rest assured, the water is hot! The bedroom is on the first floor, in an old manor house that is currently being restored. On the ground floor, you have access to a well-equipped kitchen with a gas hob, crockery and cutlery. I provide bed linen, towels, kitchen linen and organic washing-up liquid. Access for travellers : Kitchen, living room, dry toilets, outdoor shower (gas hot water), and the 18 hectares of meadows and forest. Respecting nature means respecting ourselves, because we are part of nature. It gives us back what we give it. Accommodation not suitable for children under 15. Rates: it is possible to book either by the night for 1 or 2 people, or for 2 nights from Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday (contact me as the platforms do not provide this option), or for a week from Monday to Friday morning (choose mid-week) or for the weekend from Friday evening to Monday morning (3 nights). Christine is a member of the Slowlydays collective, which embodies the values of the Mayenne region: caring, sharing, ethics, eco-responsibility and being local to give you a great human experience. Find out more about her. To find out more about my work as a musician, visit my website christinejeandroz.com