Discover Bourgon, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire: a hidden gem

The circuit goes through a region with a tormented relief to go towards the valley of the Sélune from Le Teilleul. This circuit takes the old road from Rennes to Domfront, a route used by pilgrims in the Middle Ages to reach the Mont Saint-Michel. A little further on is the ascent of the Montécot mound. This coppice, essentially made up of chestnut tree saplings, was of economic use in the past. Thus, the peasants came to get wood for the strapping of their barrels. The circuit then follows for about 6 km, the old railway line linking Mortain, Barenton and Domfront to then take small roads and sunken paths.

By taking this route, you will cross the Vallée de l'Airon which offers beautiful views of the Mortainais and join the Vallée de la Sélune.

Fital Vakanties’s criteria: - Accommodation: hotels *** (high capacity) - Type of clientele : seniors/groups - Length of stay: 8 to 15 days - Km/day: 45 to 60km, easy roads - Any type of circuit

Mortain, the green heart of the Normandy bocage, crossroads of the Vélomaritime and the Véloscénie, rises from the hillsides. This stage of the Véloscénie is an exclusive greenway, except for the inevitable link to Mortain.

Departing from Saint Mars d'Egrenne this 24-km circuit is a great idea for a bike ride with friends or family to discover the Orne bocage.

Very spacious gîte with a bright 60m² living room opening onto the ergonomic, fully-equipped kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 3 shower rooms, with exceptional comfort and finishings. The gîte is in the countryside, surrounded by fields. There is a petanque pitch and a 1,600m² pond 40m from the gîte. Fish being counted...be one of the guests who will help to count the species present! Un air de campagne is located 25 minutes from Laval and 20 minutes from Vitré, 6 minutes from the N157 / A81 Rennes - Le Mans exit. Shops: the gite is 2km from the centre of St Pierre la Cour, with restaurants, a small supermarket, butchers and a chemist. Ideas for outings: discover the town of Laval, renowned for its Christmas lights, the MANA naive art museum, the Lactopôle and its many shops. Laval is also a trail station, with both urban and off-road routes. The river, the Mayenne, offers water sports activities and a towpath: the Vélo Francette. Vitré, a dynamic town, boasts a château, a historic centre and the banks of the Vilaine. Professional stay: 4 people maximum, for the 3 bedrooms. Cleaning compulsory, 1 cleaning for 14 nights. Bed linen included. Weekend stay - 1 to 2 nights: arrival Friday 5pm - departure Sunday 5pm. Stay > 2 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 10am.

Gîte suitable for all, compliant with accessibility (PRM) and tourist standards. In the village next to hiking trails, the leisure park and close to all amenities. (bakery, restaurant, supermarket, pharmacy...) Equipped with a large living room with an extra bed, a spacious 40m2 terrace, a kitchen, three bedrooms, one with a double bed (140cm) and two others with 2 single beds (90cm), and a bathroom. Sleeps 6-8. 20 minutes from Laval and Vitré

La Brunaie is an ideal gîte for family get-togethers! With its games room with pool table, table tennis, table football, children's swing, bicycles and children's games, not forgetting the covered area for a game of pétanque, there's no time for boredom. The gîte has a large 40m² living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a large dining table and a sitting room. The entire living room opens onto the terrace and garden. 4 bedrooms, 1 of which is on the ground floor, 1 shower room (ground floor) and 1 bathroom (1st floor), 2 separate WCs. Beds are made up on arrival. Shops and services, market and restaurants, are in Bourgneuf la Forêt, 4km away. In Ernée, there are other shops, as well as a lovely swimming pool. Railway station at Vitré. For your leisure activities, Vitré (20km), Fougères and its castle (20km), the Haute Vilaines leisure centre (cycling, kayaking, swimming, etc.) 13km away. Hiking and fitness trail at Juvigné (7km). Possibility of fishing in a private pond 800m away (carp and trout in particular). Please contact the owners. Nearby, a farm with cows and several producers, including an ice-cream parlour! Professional stay: 4 people maximum - Cleaning options €70 compulsory (1 cleaning per stay from 1 to 14 nights). Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm (or Saturday to Monday) From 3 nights: arrival 4pm, departure 10am.

The Le Brillet Pontin restaurant in Port-Brillet, near Laval in the Mayenne department, welcomes you to its establishment to enjoy tasty traditional cuisine with à la carte dishes and a choice of menus, accompanied by fine wines. The establishment has a bar-restaurant. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available and Laval city centre is just 25 minutes away by car. Le Brillet-Pontin features a garden and terrace. Free parking is available.

Restaurant, takeaway and delivery Free WiFi Located in Port-Brillet (25 minutes from Laval), Le Brillet-Pontin offers 5 rooms and an apartment hotel. It also has a bar-restaurant. Its comfortable dining rooms are perfect for family or business meals. If you've had a long and tiring journey, let us guide you to our comfortable rooms (shower room, WC, flat-screen TNT television, free WIFI Internet access). Le Brillet-Pontin has its own garden and terrace. Saint-Jacques airport is 57 km away. Free parking is available.

The Gîte des Douches offers a lovely, cosy and comfortable interior with a large living room/kitchen and 2 bedrooms, ideal for 4 people. There is also a private sheltered garden across a small road. The gîte is located in the former working-class district of Port-Brillet, which is currently undergoing change. Port-Brillet was founded at the end of the 19th century as a result of a major iron foundry. The presence of iron ore, but above all the forest and the lake, were at the origin of this settlement, and today this small town has preserved its beautiful lake, which is used for canoeing, kayaking and fishing in particular. You'll also find a remarkable little heritage: cast-iron pumps and fountains, stained-glass windows in the church... The wooded areas and countryside are ideal for walking. The gîte is 350 metres from the railway station, on the Paris-Brest line. The town is within easy reach of Rennes, Le Mans and, of course, Laval. The town has all the local shops and services you need, including a doctor, chemist, bank, mini-market and restaurants. What's on? Laval, with its castle, independent shops, restaurants, national theatre scene and music festivals (Les 3 éléphants, le Chaînon manquant, les Nuits de la Mayenne...). This is the city of the famous painter, Le Douanier Rousseau, and also the birthplace of Lactalis, the world's leading dairy products company. Discover the Lactopôle, the world's leading dairy museum, which tells the story of dairy production using modern scenography (workshops for adults and children). Professional stay: the 2 bedrooms can comfortably accommodate 2 people. All-inclusive price: beds made, bathroom linen, kitchen linen, cleaning, electricity, heating: 1 bag of pellets/2 days (extra charge). Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm. Stays of 3 to 7 nights or more: arrival from 4pm - departure at 10am.

This place will give you a sense of well-being and tranquillity in the green countryside. Our gîte " L'Hirondelle " is in the continuation of our house with an independent entrance and small private grounds in front of the entrance.

The gîte is located in the countryside with a large private enclosed garden, just 15 minutes from Laval. You will appreciate the large living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area with TV and wifi. 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have 1 double bed (140x190) and 1 bedroom with 1 single bed (90x190). Shower room with Italian shower. Separate WC. Enjoy lunch under the shade of the cherry tree and admire the countryside. You can store your car or motorbike in the shed and your bikes in the hut. The location is ideal for visiting the northern and central parts of Mayenne, or even for a trip to Brittany: 25 minutes from Vitré or 1h20 from Mont Saint Michel. In Mayenne, don't miss the town of Laval, its castle, museums, park, markets and of course the Christmas Lights in December/January. Stroll through the Petites cités de caractère (small towns of character) such as Chailland (15 min), Saint Pierre sur Erve, Parné sur Roc or the famous Sainte Suzanne. If you're a history buff, the Mayenne is home to the Chouanerie, and the Jean Chouan museum is just 1.5km from the gîte. Shops are in the centre of St Ouen des Toits 2.5km away (full grocery and bakery, restaurants) or in Bourgneuf la Forêt (4km). Numerous walks (PR) within 400m of the gîte and surrounding villages. Professional stay: 4 people max - Cleaning (1/stay from 1 to 14 nights) and bed linen options compulsory. Heating based on meter reading > 8kWh to be paid to the owner.

In a calm, green setting, the charming gîte of la Boussinière, located at the gates of Brittany

Savigny Abbey has been completely restored to its former glory, and is now open to visitors, who can follow an interpretive trail introducing the history of the site, the ruins and the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you'll discover a model of the Abbey retracing its former splendor. To complete the tour, a discovery flyer is available from the Saint-Hilaire-du-Harcouët Tourist Office. Guided tours are organized in summer or on request.

The Rousseau family welcomes you to the farm to taste the good farm products (cider, perry, milk) and discover the life of the farm in simplicity, authenticity and conviviality. In an authentic 16th century peasant house, the Rousseau family invites you to discover a farm combining tradition and modernity with its herd of Norman cows, its orchards for the production of cider and perry, its farmyard with various species of poultry. You will be able to attend the milking around 5:30 pm.

"The U.S.A., proud of the exploits of their sons, humble before their sacrifice, have erected this monument in their memory". The cemetery, the chapel with Memorial Room and the Wall of the Missing, commemorate the 4 410 soldiers resting in this place.

For 4 generations, we've been making traditional Normandy charcuterie, including our flagship product: "La Véritable Andouille de Vire". Our boutique offers direct sales of our products, as well as a selection of local Normandy products. Visit our workshop, where we make our own handmade, wood-smoked Andouille de Vire. Reservations required (5 people or more). Product tasting after video and guided tour. Length of visit: approx. 1h30, adjustable to suit your requirements.

Discover the trade secret of the famous French sailor pull SAINT JAMES knitting invite you to discover their traditional know-how of the manufacturing of the famous sailor pull and the nautical striped by opening the doors of workshops just step from Mont Saint-Michel. Since 1889, SAINT JAMES immortalizes the French home-made tradition in the textil production. Certified "Living Heritage Compagny", Saint James propose the discovery of unique history and know-how !

Megaliths are large stone monuments erected during the Neolithic period (between 4,500 and 2,500 B.C.) Different types can be seen in the area : – Standing stones : Le Perron and la Châtaigneraie… – Dolmens : Le Creux… – Long barrows : Table au Diable, la Bertinière, les Cartésières. – Cists (coffin-like graves) : Pi de Chien Any megalith has a legend attached to it. Free access to the Table du Diable Brochures in English are available at Domfront Tourist Office

Saint-Fraimbault is a town of reference, recognised both nationally and internationally and has received regular awards since 1965 when the first flowers were planted. There are countless activities here, including a tour of the village full of flowers, crazy golf, fishing, a snack bar and pedalo boats. Themed gardens. On the 15th August, there’s an annual celebration, ‘Les Flories d’Antan’. Guided tours available upon request, call Domfront Tourist Office on +33 (0)2 33 38 53 97.

In 1475, King Louis XI founded the parish of Conception Notre-Dame in Passais. It already existed as a place of prayer. In 1852 a chapel was built to honour Notre Dame after a miraculous healing. A number of healings occurred and pilgrims converged to the site, with a second chapel being built in 1857. A third chapel was erected between 1924-1927, decorated by a painter from Mantilly, a near town. It relates the Passais history, of its founding by the evangelist monks until the representation of priests and bishops in XX century.

Deep in the heart of the Bocage Domfrontais, pear and apple trees dot our prairies for as far as the eye can see. We make our Calvados, Pommeau, pear brandy and cider by selecting our fruit with the very greatest of care. Brewed with passion and expertise that has been handed down from generation to generation, our products are renowned for their exceptionally high quality.

Located in Bourgneuf-la-Forêt, between Laval and Vitré, we welcome you to our restaurant for your lunches. For each lunch, we offer a dish of the day made with seasonal produce. You can also enjoy an aperitif at the bar before returning to the dining room for your meal. In summer, a terrace is available for you to enjoy the sunshine.

The Le Brillet Pontin restaurant in Port-Brillet, near Laval in the Mayenne department, welcomes you to its establishment to enjoy tasty traditional cuisine with à la carte dishes and a choice of menus, accompanied by fine wines. The establishment has a bar-restaurant. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available and Laval city centre is just 25 minutes away by car. Le Brillet-Pontin features a garden and terrace. Free parking is available.

Tipik Réunionnais welcomes you to La Gravelle with its Réunionese specialities

The establishment offers you the chance to discover a magnificent stretch of water in a natural and peaceful setting. Le Salvert restaurant invites you to take your taste buds on a delightful journey to a delicious world, with dishes made using fresh, regional produce. Come and sample dishes such as our velouté of fresh peas and garnish, pork cheeks with rosemary, our trolley of home-matured cheeses or our homemade crème brûlée with bourbon vanilla. We offer private hire of our dining room for all your events, from forty adults upwards. Summer tea room on the terrace, banquets for 15 people or more, company meals, business lunches.

Fine cuisine. Good value for money

The campsite of the Bas Maine located next to a lake, has 9 pitches including a fitted-out bus.

Very spacious gîte with a bright 60m² living room opening onto the ergonomic, fully-equipped kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 3 shower rooms, with exceptional comfort and finishings. The gîte is in the countryside, surrounded by fields. There is a petanque pitch and a 1,600m² pond 40m from the gîte. Fish being counted...be one of the guests who will help to count the species present! Un air de campagne is located 25 minutes from Laval and 20 minutes from Vitré, 6 minutes from the N157 / A81 Rennes - Le Mans exit. Shops: the gite is 2km from the centre of St Pierre la Cour, with restaurants, a small supermarket, butchers and a chemist. Ideas for outings: discover the town of Laval, renowned for its Christmas lights, the MANA naive art museum, the Lactopôle and its many shops. Laval is also a trail station, with both urban and off-road routes. The river, the Mayenne, offers water sports activities and a towpath: the Vélo Francette. Vitré, a dynamic town, boasts a château, a historic centre and the banks of the Vilaine. Professional stay: 4 people maximum, for the 3 bedrooms. Cleaning compulsory, 1 cleaning for 14 nights. Bed linen included. Weekend stay - 1 to 2 nights: arrival Friday 5pm - departure Sunday 5pm. Stay > 2 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 10am.

Parking on the banks of a lake. Authorised for one night.

Gîte suitable for all, compliant with accessibility (PRM) and tourist standards. In the village next to hiking trails, the leisure park and close to all amenities. (bakery, restaurant, supermarket, pharmacy...) Equipped with a large living room with an extra bed, a spacious 40m2 terrace, a kitchen, three bedrooms, one with a double bed (140cm) and two others with 2 single beds (90cm), and a bathroom. Sleeps 6-8. 20 minutes from Laval and Vitré

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Gîte and reception room

The Gîte comprises 480m² opening onto 1 large terrace on the edge of a pond and lush green meadows. Spend a quiet afternoon fishing while the children play in the games room, or enjoy the Moroccan lounge and covered swimming pool. The gîte comprises - 6 spacious bedrooms plus 1 mezzanine, sleeping 24. - A fully-equipped professional kitchen (80 people) - A lounge-bar and a host of facilities to make your stay as enjoyable as possible (sound system, video projector, television, air conditioning and fireplaces, swimming pool, games room). Accessibility for people with reduced mobility throughout the gite.

La Brunaie is an ideal gîte for family get-togethers! With its games room with pool table, table tennis, table football, children's swing, bicycles and children's games, not forgetting the covered area for a game of pétanque, there's no time for boredom. The gîte has a large 40m² living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a large dining table and a sitting room. The entire living room opens onto the terrace and garden. 4 bedrooms, 1 of which is on the ground floor, 1 shower room (ground floor) and 1 bathroom (1st floor), 2 separate WCs. Beds are made up on arrival. Shops and services, market and restaurants, are in Bourgneuf la Forêt, 4km away. In Ernée, there are other shops, as well as a lovely swimming pool. Railway station at Vitré. For your leisure activities, Vitré (20km), Fougères and its castle (20km), the Haute Vilaines leisure centre (cycling, kayaking, swimming, etc.) 13km away. Hiking and fitness trail at Juvigné (7km). Possibility of fishing in a private pond 800m away (carp and trout in particular). Please contact the owners. Nearby, a farm with cows and several producers, including an ice-cream parlour! Professional stay: 4 people maximum - Cleaning options €70 compulsory (1 cleaning per stay from 1 to 14 nights). Weekend stay: from Friday 4pm to Sunday 4pm (or Saturday to Monday) From 3 nights: arrival 4pm, departure 10am.

Restaurant, takeaway and delivery Free WiFi Located in Port-Brillet (25 minutes from Laval), Le Brillet-Pontin offers 5 rooms and an apartment hotel. It also has a bar-restaurant. Its comfortable dining rooms are perfect for family or business meals. If you've had a long and tiring journey, let us guide you to our comfortable rooms (shower room, WC, flat-screen TNT television, free WIFI Internet access). Le Brillet-Pontin has its own garden and terrace. Saint-Jacques airport is 57 km away. Free parking is available.