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Discover Brece, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire

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Nestled in the heart of Mayenne, Brece, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, is a charming destination offering an impressive array of activities and sites to explore. Begin your visit with a picturesque walk through the village, where old houses and bucolic landscapes captivate the eye.

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Le Moulin-Foulon
25 km

Le Moulin-Foulon

Discover this wonderful site in which the legend tells of the love of King Arthur and his wife. They settled in two caves on either side of the river. The king can join his wife only after sunset. But one day, when he can't stand it any longer, he goes to see her before nightfall. A chasm in the stream is opened... The king disappears and the queen, desperate, rushes to it. Remarkable points on the circuit : 0 - Departure : Parking, children's games and toilets. A second carpark a little farther with restaurant with terrace. The path starts with the small bridge and the rocks on the right side 1 - La Fosse Arthour, at the limit of the Manche and Orne rivers, has kept its wild beauty. This 70 m. deep gorge is dug into a rocky bar and offers many climbing routes. At the bottom, flows the Sonce. 2 - The Moulin Foulon takes its name from the crushing and beating of woollen sheets. Foulon mills were found next to an abundant spring and near sheep farms which provided the wool. 3- At the place called "Le Chêne parfait", you can admire a beautiful oak tree, a true natural monument. 4- The path joins the famous GR22 which links Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel in 250 km. This is the portion of the GR of the Pays des Balcons in the South of the English Channel. 5 - Lake and its developed peninsula. Remarkable points in the vicinity : The Church of Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley is very old. Inside, there are many statues of polychrome saints. The bell tower was rebuilt after the Second World War Forest, an extension of the "lande pourrie" forest, a very old forest, situated at the gates of Mortain. Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park which stretches from Lower Normandy to the Pays de Loire, covering 235,000 hectares. It covers 149 communes and 4 departments. House of Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley: pretty old polychrome wood depicting Saint Georges slaying the dragon The old castle of Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley of which only a few traces of the moat remain at the place called "la Planche Bray". The legend "La levrette obstinée", which appears in the Normandy collections of legends, takes place there Commemorative stele of Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley, is located 2 km from the centre, towards Barenton. It was erected in honour of 3 American soldiers killed during a reconnaissance mission in August 1944.

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LA GRANDE REIGNIÈRE, JUSQU'À 8 PERS
1.3 km

LA GRANDE REIGNIÈRE, JUSQU'À 8 PERS

Would you like to get together with family or friends in a large, peaceful house in the countryside? Then La Grande Reignière is for you. This stone house is surrounded by a fully enclosed landscaped garden, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding fields. Enjoy a beautifully landscaped lake of around 700 m², ideal for fishing for carp, roach or pike. It is even possible to add trout (to be arranged with the owner). A boat is available. A second pond, measuring around 900 m², is 400 metres from the gîte. The spacious dining room with open fireplace, the well-equipped kitchen, the living room and the four bedrooms are ideal for a family get-together. Each bedroom has its own washbasin, and there is a shared shower. The master bedroom has its own private shower room. The gîte is close to a working dairy farm. Places to visit Gorron (4 km): municipal swimming pool - Colmont leisure park (canoeing, accrobranche, paintball, swin golf, bike hire), Colmont river, ideal for fishing (1st category), numerous hiking trails. Ambrières-les-Vallées (12 km): Swimming pool in summer, mini-golf, pedalos, horse riding, and access to the Vélofrancette, one of France's most famous green cycle routes. Outstanding gardens: Le Jardin des Renaudies in Colombiers-du-Plessis (creator of the Vanille-Fraise hydrangea), Jardin de la Pellerine, renowned for its botanical diversity. The town of Mayenne (20 km): castle, shops, riverside promenade. The owners can advise you on visiting local farms. Day trips: Mont-Saint-Michel (72km) - Fougères and its medieval castle and the Chatelier floral park (35km) - Lassay-les-Châteaux and its rose garden (24km). Professional stay: 5 adults maximum - 1 cleaning package per stay from 1 to 14 nights compulsory.

La Grande Reignière 53120 GORRON
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Gîte de la Colmont à Gorron, 60 personnes
2.2 km

Gîte de la Colmont à Gorron, 60 personnes

The ideal site for organising family receptions, sports breaks and business trips! The gîte can accommodate up to 80/100 people in the reception room and 60 people in bed. Four large common rooms: a 89m² games room with billiards and table football - an adjoining 72m² lounge - an 80-seater 100m² restaurant - a 55m² meeting room - a professional kitchen with a cold room, Complete with 2 large changing rooms with showers and toilets. Sleeping accommodation: a potential 13 bedrooms, each with its own shower room, washbasin and private toilet, for a total of 60 beds. Possibility of renting a half-gîte: 7 rooms (capacity of 30 people). Wifi internet access throughout the building, TV, hi-fi system, 4-speaker amplifier. The site has national education and DDCSPP accreditation. Price indicated for 1 weekend for the half-gîte The Colmont gîte is located in the commune of Gorron, close to the shops, numerous sports facilities and the countryside. This small town in the Mayenne region is renowned for its sports facilities and dynamism: football stadium, climbing wall, swimming pool, athletics, orienteering course, gym, weights room, hiking, etc. On foot, you have access to : - several hiking trails, - the Colmont river, a 1st category fishing river (federal fishing card required), - 5 minutes from the municipal swimming pool, open all year round, - 10 min: sports ground and petanque area, - 20 mins: La Colmont leisure park with its many outdoor activities: tree climbing, paintball, swin golf, canoeing, kayaking, etc. Around Gorron, discover the medieval town and castle of Fougères, the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains, the small town of Sainte Suzanne, the medieval castle of Lassay-les-Châteaux and Laval to the south!

8 Place de la Butte Saint-Laurent 53120 GORRON
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LA GRANDE REIGNIÈRE, JUSQU'À 8 PERS
1.3 km

LA GRANDE REIGNIÈRE, JUSQU'À 8 PERS

Would you like to get together with family or friends in a large, peaceful house in the countryside? Then La Grande Reignière is for you. This stone house is surrounded by a fully enclosed landscaped garden, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding fields. Enjoy a beautifully landscaped lake of around 700 m², ideal for fishing for carp, roach or pike. It is even possible to add trout (to be arranged with the owner). A boat is available. A second pond, measuring around 900 m², is 400 metres from the gîte. The spacious dining room with open fireplace, the well-equipped kitchen, the living room and the four bedrooms are ideal for a family get-together. Each bedroom has its own washbasin, and there is a shared shower. The master bedroom has its own private shower room. The gîte is close to a working dairy farm. Places to visit Gorron (4 km): municipal swimming pool - Colmont leisure park (canoeing, accrobranche, paintball, swin golf, bike hire), Colmont river, ideal for fishing (1st category), numerous hiking trails. Ambrières-les-Vallées (12 km): Swimming pool in summer, mini-golf, pedalos, horse riding, and access to the Vélofrancette, one of France's most famous green cycle routes. Outstanding gardens: Le Jardin des Renaudies in Colombiers-du-Plessis (creator of the Vanille-Fraise hydrangea), Jardin de la Pellerine, renowned for its botanical diversity. The town of Mayenne (20 km): castle, shops, riverside promenade. The owners can advise you on visiting local farms. Day trips: Mont-Saint-Michel (72km) - Fougères and its medieval castle and the Chatelier floral park (35km) - Lassay-les-Châteaux and its rose garden (24km). Professional stay: 5 adults maximum - 1 cleaning package per stay from 1 to 14 nights compulsory.

La Grande Reignière 53120 GORRON
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Gîte de la Colmont à Gorron, 60 personnes
2.2 km

Gîte de la Colmont à Gorron, 60 personnes

The ideal site for organising family receptions, sports breaks and business trips! The gîte can accommodate up to 80/100 people in the reception room and 60 people in bed. Four large common rooms: a 89m² games room with billiards and table football - an adjoining 72m² lounge - an 80-seater 100m² restaurant - a 55m² meeting room - a professional kitchen with a cold room, Complete with 2 large changing rooms with showers and toilets. Sleeping accommodation: a potential 13 bedrooms, each with its own shower room, washbasin and private toilet, for a total of 60 beds. Possibility of renting a half-gîte: 7 rooms (capacity of 30 people). Wifi internet access throughout the building, TV, hi-fi system, 4-speaker amplifier. The site has national education and DDCSPP accreditation. Price indicated for 1 weekend for the half-gîte The Colmont gîte is located in the commune of Gorron, close to the shops, numerous sports facilities and the countryside. This small town in the Mayenne region is renowned for its sports facilities and dynamism: football stadium, climbing wall, swimming pool, athletics, orienteering course, gym, weights room, hiking, etc. On foot, you have access to : - several hiking trails, - the Colmont river, a 1st category fishing river (federal fishing card required), - 5 minutes from the municipal swimming pool, open all year round, - 10 min: sports ground and petanque area, - 20 mins: La Colmont leisure park with its many outdoor activities: tree climbing, paintball, swin golf, canoeing, kayaking, etc. Around Gorron, discover the medieval town and castle of Fougères, the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains, the small town of Sainte Suzanne, the medieval castle of Lassay-les-Châteaux and Laval to the south!

8 Place de la Butte Saint-Laurent 53120 GORRON
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