Discover Coulaines from HOTEL JUAN BEACH

Discover the most beautiful views over Saint Céneri Le Gérei, which has “most beautiful villages in France” classification, lying on the confluence of La Sarthe and Le Sarthon.

Bellême Forest extends over the gentle Perche hills. Covered with majestic oak trees, a piece of ancient Gaul still lives on here.

Departing from Alençon, pedal at your own pace on the Vélobuissonnière route. You’ll enjoy some wonderful landscapes over the mountains and valleys of the Alpes Mancelles where the Sarthe River gently flows. An unmissable stop is Saint-Céneri-Le-Gérei, one of France’s most beautiful villages where time seems to stand still... It’s the perfect place for a delicious local picnic!

Departing from Alençon, this idea for a cycle ride will allow you to explore the final foothills of the Armorican massif towards the Bassin Parisien, the Ecouves forest.

Departing from Bellême, this cycle ride idea is perfect for the whole family. This 38-km cycle ride will be an opportunity to explore the Perche area and its hilly landscapes.

Come and stay in this fishing gîte, which sleeps 7 people, located at the foot of the hiking and horse-riding trails in Haute Mayenne. The 4,500m² private fishing pond is just 50 metres from the gîte. It is ideal for leisure fishing, and is home to carp, pike, roach and perch. The pond varies in depth from 0.50m to 2.5m. You'll find carp up to 7kg, pike from 30 to 70cm and roach up to 20cm. Fishing is no-kill. If you don't fish, you can enjoy the park's shady spots under the oak and albizia trees. There is also a boules pitch, table tennis and table football for your leisure activities. The house's terrace faces south, offering a magical view of the park and fishing pond. Nearby, you'll find the Sillé-le-Guillaume leisure centre (7 km), ideal for swimming, as well as Sainte-Suzanne, a small town full of character (22 km), Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (21 km), a village in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve, where numerous outdoor activities await you, and Jublains (28 km), a Gallo-Roman town with its museum. All shops and services are 7 km away. You can also find bread baked in a wood-fired bakery in Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe, 3.4 km away.

It was the home of Seigneur l'Escureuil in 1404! This beautiful manor house is now a holiday home just the way you like it: a garden protected by high walls, a vast lawn for ball games, woodland to hide in and make huts and go down to the banks of the River Orthe... Room for table tennis, rackets, boules, shuffleboard... 4 bedrooms, 5 beds plus a sofa bed, can accommodate a large family. Fully equipped kitchen, bedrooms and baby facilities. Board games. Local shops in the village of Vimartin 1.6km away. All shops and services in Sillé le Guillaume 7km, Villaines la Juhel or Bais 13km away. Vimartin is situated between the Petite cité de caractère of Sainte Suzanne (20km) and the Alpes Mancelles (24km), in the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. There are a variety of walking, horse-riding and cycling routes everywhere. Leisure centre and swimming at Coco plage (4km).

La Bellaziere can accommodate up to 8 guests, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (4 WC). The pool is in a separate building and heated between the beginning of April and the end of October. We are open year-round. The house is very comfortable and family-friendly. It has two outside terraces to lounge on and an awning to dine under. Located at the end of a path, it has no neighbors (and no cars zooming by!) and is very safe for children. Your holidays will be peaceful and relaxed in a beautiful, preserved rural environment.

Lodge made of stone for 2 persons located in a peaceful place offering a view on the Bocage, near the Parc Normandie Maine.

From 6 years upwards Shared meal from 7pm, show on until dusk*. Welcome to the camp of the Colporteurs d'imaginaires, a small family a small family who travel the roads of France and beyond peddling stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow. First it's a meeting, a rhythm, some numbers, then an invitation to choose, alone or together, from a multitude of stories and tales, an object to be which will be told to you, in words or music, in the shade of the caravans by the flame. An eclectic journey for young and old. * We invite you to join us for a shared aperitif and meal at 7pm (we're counting on your best recipes! your best recipes! ) . The evening will continue with the show at 8.30pm, combining storytelling, music and pyrotechnics... until the end of the evening. until nightfall, under the stars. Please arrive 15 minutes before the show. Reduced price €6 / Full price €10

5 km from the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne and 2 km from the Forest of la Charnie, this former 1064 farmhouse, entirely renovated and converted into a character gîte is surround by meadows and forests.

Discover our 120 m² luxury villa, built in a sustainable way with local craftsmen to minimise its environmental impact. By choosing a luxury ecolodge, you can enjoy moments of relaxation in top-of-the-range facilities while respecting nature and the environment. What's more, you'll be helping to develop the local economy. Facilities : - Outdoor therapeutic Jacuzzi (5 places) - Infrared sauna (sleeps 4) - Large 28 m² terrace with bioclimatic pergola - 2 large bedrooms (over 18 m²) - 2 Italian-style showers - Fully equipped kitchen - Connected TV, wifi - Linen, towels and bathrobes provided - Electric vehicle charging point (free) - Relaxation area with outdoor brazier - Barbecue area

Alain Vernholes has a story to tell about each of the 500 trees he has planted on his Boiscordes property in Rémalard: from the fruit of the service tree that has to be digested by birds in order to germinate, to the cross-fertilisation of two varieties of elms to create a hybrid resistant to the Dutch Elm Disease which decimated the entire European population of elms, to how he managed to bring back seeds and young plants from his travels in the Americas, Asia and throughout Europe. Take a tour guided by Alain Vernholes and enjoy the glorious autumn colours in his arboretum.

The Chèreperrine castle is a vestige of an impressive mansion from the 18th century, built by the Marquise des Alleurs, mistress of the Grand Dauphin. Partially destroyed by a fire in 1925, only the central part remains. A chapel shelters a beautiful trompe l'oeil from the 19th century. Guided tour of the chapel and the ice house (1757).

The Estate has an interest of art and history because of its typical evolution of a large land area in the Perche from the 17th to the 19th century. Few castles in the Perche can be proud of the signing of many architects and landscape renowned as Lonné.

In an authentic Percheron setting, and after a warm welcome near the mill, set off with Michel to meet a dozen or so horses of all ages, while you listen to the stories of a genuine Perche "breeder". Michel is always happy to share his expert knowledge and you can't help but feel his passion…

Manor from the 14th and 16th century (the oldest of the Perche region). Stronghold from the Hundred Years' War, embellished under Louis XII and Henri IV, but aslo partly destroyed. Dungeon, 2 towers, portcullis unique in France. A Galery from the Renaissance periode, 2 stairs from Henri IV and an amazing fireplace. Tour of the inside and of the outside.

Since 2010, the gardens have been laid down around buildings that are currently being restored and are typical of the Perche region, including a 15th and 16th century manor house, a farm house, seigniorial barn, stables and pigsties, bakery, hemp oven and covered well. The garden has been adapted to the buildings and their uses, with a vegetable garden and orchard, preserving traditional Perche cider and eating apples near the communal areas, a medieval medicinal plant garden near the manor house, an osmanthus and grass broderie, a collection of ornamental cherry trees, oak, lime trees and hawthorn. Over 300 vintage and botanical roses, a collection of peonies and magnolias. The garden is continually changing, and year after year its form and structure emerges. There are non-guided visits, but a guide is available on request.

Built on former sarcophagus in the beginning of the 12th century. Built in sandstone and granite, on a rocky promontory. Frescos from the 12th and 14th centuries, restored in 2006. Nearby, in a vast grassland, The Saint-Cénéri little chapel (15th century) on the site of the Saint ermite’s oratory. Stained glasse created in 2007 by Cathy Van Hollebeke. The church is open every day through the year. The chapel is open from Juin to September (call before coming).

This old inn was the resort and gathering of renowned painters throughout the nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, it became a site dedicated to Art. With its original and fun location, this place of rendezvous of the Impressionist painters of the years 1875-1925 reveals the history, heritage and timeliness of Fine Arts in this unique village, one of the "hundreds of the finest France'

Castle from the 17th and 18th century. Outside tour only.

In a contemporary building bearing the French High Quality Environmental Standard label, come and taste our cider, apple juice, Pommeau and Calvados. Family-run 22-hecatre estate of cider apple orchards since 1990, organic farming. Shop with column still. Video ‘cider of the past and present’ (20 min) in French and English. Tasting session: cider, apple juice, Trahant liqueur, cider jam, Calvados. Shop. Fête du Cidre during the last weekend of October.

Restaurant with grocery section and bar. Snack bar on Friday evenings. Open Monday to Friday lunchtimes and weekends by prior arrangement.

Traditional cuisine is served for lunch on weekdays Full menu at €14 (starter, dish of the day, cheese and dessert). On-site: bar, tobacconist, Française des Jeux. Home-made pizza on the premises, or to take away on Friday and Saturday evenings.

La Planque en Perche is a country house in the heart of the Perche hills. An establishment that combines restaurant and bed & breakfast. Here you can enjoy nature and the passing of time. The restaurant's seasonal cuisine showcases the work of local growers and breeders. Traditional with a touch of Asia.

The "Guinguette au coin de la rue" welcomes you every Friday evening and Saturday morning from the end of April to the end of August, in a semi-cozy space nestling in the shadow of our church steeple, a stone's throw from the Au coin de la rue bistro (place Adam Becker in Blandouet). As well as picturesque lanterns, pennants and small fences, the usual ingredients of our late afternoons and evenings will be on hand: good humour, nibbles and liquids of all kinds and for all tastes.

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

L'Etoile des Routiers is a restaurant offering quality French cuisine using local produce. We are known for our warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

In the heart of the medieval village of Sainte-Suzanne, La Perle du Maine welcomes you in a warm and authentic atmosphere. Our crêperie celebrates local flavours with buckwheat pancakes and gourmet crêpes, prepared before your very eyes in our open kitchen. Come and share a convivial moment over a good meal.

The restaurant is located in the heart of the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne. A very pleasant terrace facing the many events during the summer. The restaurant offers formulas based on local produce from local producers. No reservation required.

Sainte-Suzanne's last bistro, dating back to 1860, welcomes you for a drink, a meal or a gourmet break with family, friends or loved ones. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation on the outdoor terrace. Simple, home-cooked cuisine using local, organic or sustainable produce. Traditional cuisine with our simmered meats in winter, or fresh cuisine with our salads in summer. Guest rooms available for 2 people and a family room for 3 people.

Furnished apartment in saint Vincent sur Jard

Opening 08/04/2020 > 27/09/2020 The ideal destination for families looking for active outdoor holidays by the water. Huttopia Lac de Sillé campsite and its swimming pool are located in the heart of the forest, right next to Sillé Beach leisure park!

The site can accommodate weddings, birthdays, seminars, reunions, family gatherings, etc. in grounds of over 1 hectare. The stone reception room, with its large fireplace (equipped with a spit burner) and semi-professional kitchen, can seat 130 people. The gite sleeps 89, including 3 bedrooms accessible to people with reduced mobility and 14 bathrooms. On-site activities: petanque pitch, outdoor human table football, hiking trails, dancing, outdoor laser game, etc. Possibility of hiring a sound system (€200/weekend). Free water and firewood.

Located in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes in the Mayenne region (53), the Centre La Charnie is a unique venue, entirely dedicated to nature, environmental education and discovering the region. Set on the edge of the forest, it offers a peaceful, leafy setting, ideal for recharging your batteries and exploring the treasures of the region: the Saulges caves, the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne and the Gallo-Roman site of Jublains. A natural, eco-friendly setting: The centre has a henhouse, a shared garden, an educational pond, a city-stadium and large outdoor spaces. The entire site is on one level, suitable for nursery schools, people with reduced mobility or visual impairments, and is part of an eco-citizen approach, with a wood-fired boiler. Comfortable, flexible accommodation: 12 rooms with 5 beds and en-suite facilities and showers 3 rooms of 3 beds with sanitary facilities and showers Foyer and evening room 2 classrooms and games room/library Educational garden Large outdoor areas for activities and leisure Our accommodation options : The centre offers holidays suitable for all ages: - Self-catering: hire of buildings, fully-equipped kitchen, activity rooms and access to the outdoors for families, associations and groups. - ANCV senior stays: relaxation, conviviality and discovery of the local heritage with soft activities. - Sibling weekends (ASE): special moments for brothers and sisters in care, in a safe and caring environment. - Seminars and courses: flexible rooms, on-site accommodation, catering options and team-building activities. - Discovery classes and holiday camps: educational workshops (biodiversity, geology, renewable energies), cultural excursions, sporting activities and outdoor games. A great base for exploring the region: The centre is ideally located for enjoying the local nature and heritage: Prehistoric caves at Saulges, The medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne, listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France Jublains archaeological site Hiking trails in the Charnie forest Meals and prices: Meals are prepared on site. Full board from €45, depending on your needs and the type of stay. A warm welcome : The team at the Centre La Charnie accompanies each stay to guarantee comfort, safety and conviviality. Whether for discovery classes, holiday camps, groups or families, we'll help you organise an authentic, rejuvenating and supportive holiday in the heart of Mayenne.

The "Donativo" package (on presentation of the Credencial") at a minimum cost of €15: this includes accommodation at the Auditorium, bathroom and living area, with the option of meals. Catering, 2 options: 1- we prepare dinner for you (€13) and/or breakfast (€5) 2- we can do the shopping for you on a cash on delivery basis. A disposable meat bag and pillowcase are provided (€3.50).

Le Ruchot is a large, friendly group gîte in the heart of nature, with a large veranda and panoramic terrace. It is located on the edge of the Grande Charnie forest, overlooking open meadows. You can enjoy the country views from the gîte's garden. Renovated in 2015, the gîte du Ruchot has a large, fully-equipped dining room that can accommodate up to 80 guests, a lounge area with a wood-burning stove and a fully-equipped kitchen. In terms of accommodation, the gîte can sleep 64 people in 15 bedrooms and dormitories (and up to 70 people with extra beds), spread over 2 buildings. The gîte has a total of 12 WCs and 10 showers. There is a large barbecue outside, and wood is provided for the stove.

Come and stay in this fishing gîte, which sleeps 7 people, located at the foot of the hiking and horse-riding trails in Haute Mayenne. The 4,500m² private fishing pond is just 50 metres from the gîte. It is ideal for leisure fishing, and is home to carp, pike, roach and perch. The pond varies in depth from 0.50m to 2.5m. You'll find carp up to 7kg, pike from 30 to 70cm and roach up to 20cm. Fishing is no-kill. If you don't fish, you can enjoy the park's shady spots under the oak and albizia trees. There is also a boules pitch, table tennis and table football for your leisure activities. The house's terrace faces south, offering a magical view of the park and fishing pond. Nearby, you'll find the Sillé-le-Guillaume leisure centre (7 km), ideal for swimming, as well as Sainte-Suzanne, a small town full of character (22 km), Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (21 km), a village in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve, where numerous outdoor activities await you, and Jublains (28 km), a Gallo-Roman town with its museum. All shops and services are 7 km away. You can also find bread baked in a wood-fired bakery in Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe, 3.4 km away.