Uncover the charms of Montsurs, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire

Discover the charm of the countryside in this two-bedroom gîte with wood-burning stove and garden. It retains all the authenticity of this heritage with its stone, brick and wood features enhanced by careful decoration. Situated in a peaceful setting, with a soothing view over the fields and the tranquil river, you may be lucky enough to come across a pretty herd of cows, a few chickens, as well as Biscotte (the pony), Boucle d'or (the sheep) and Gourmande (the goat). This gîte can sleep up to 6 people, thanks to a sofa bed in the living room. Many activities are within walking distance: hiking, mountain biking and fishing in the river La Jouanne, just behind the gîte. A private pond with plenty of fish is just 5 km away (accessible by car). All shops and services nearby in Montsûrs, 3.5 km away. Nearby villages and sites to visit: Sainte-Suzanne (20 km), Jublains (18 km), Saulges (23 km), the Echologia site (20 km), the château and park of La Perrine in Laval (21 km), Saint-Malo (1hr30mins), Mont-Saint-Michel (1hr40mins) and La Flèche zoo (1hr20mins).

Escape to this cosy nest surrounded by lush green fields. A real haven of peace in a magnificent setting overlooking the valleys and its occupants! This little cocoon, renovated with taste and care by the owners, will charm you with its enveloping atmosphere. Its peaceful setting, close to the river "la Jouanne", invites you to unwind while enjoying the comfort of its services and facilities: quality fitted kitchen, made beds, heated swimming pool, petanque area, hiking and mountain bike trails nearby. The small, intimate south-facing terrace will become your favourite spot at the end of the day! Shops 4.5 km away: Montsûrs. The gîte is within easy reach of some of Mayenne's most remarkable sites: Laval, with its Christmas lights, castle and museum of naive art; Sainte-Suzanne, a medieval town voted "Most beautiful village in France"; Saulges, with its prehistory museum and caves; the rock-climbing site; Evron basilica; the picturesque village of Saint-Pierre-Sur-Erve... Val de Jouanne lake with beach and pedalo hire 8 km away... Local producers nearby: vegetables, bread, cheese, wool, mushrooms, apple juice/cider, etc. The owners will be happy to help you discover the best of the region.

Escape to this comfortable, light-filled gîte surrounded by lush green fields. Carefully renovated by the owners, this accommodation will charm you with its intimate setting and peaceful atmosphere, inviting you to relax and enjoy moments of conviviality thanks to its services and facilities - made-up beds, bathroom linen provided, outdoor games: table tennis, mölkky®, pétanque, darts, hiking trails and mountain bike tracks nearby. Bakery in Saint-Christophe-de-Luat (2.5 km). All shops and services in Evron (7.8km). From the gîte, you can visit some of the most famous sites in the Mayenne: Laval, with its Christmas lights, castle and museum of naive art; Sainte-Suzanne, a medieval town voted "Most beautiful village in France"; Saulges, with its prehistory museum and caves; the rock-climbing site; the Evron basilica; and the picturesque village of Saint-Pierre-Sur-Erve.The Gué de Selle leisure centre (12 km) and its many activities: swimming, pedalos, canoeing, windsurfing and swing-golf... The A81 motorway is 10km away. Professional stays: 4 adults maximum - 1 cleaning/stay package from 1 to 14 nights.

Hotel-Restaurant in the heart of the village of Neau, nestled in the Erve and Vègre valleys.

Authentic country house with enclosed garden. Inside, the charm of the exposed beams and the fireplace create a cosy atmosphere. Take advantage of the 1,000m² of wooded, green and peaceful grounds. Taste the bread baked in the wood-fired bakery 300 metres away. As for walks, there are easy-to-access signposted footpaths and a discreet area for strolling by the river. You're in the Coëvrons, an area renowned for its small towns full of character, rolling countryside and local producers. Places to visit: the Basilica of Evron, the small medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne "Most beautiful village in France" 13 km away, the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains 14 km away, Saulges with its prehistory museum and caves 20 km away, or have fun at the Gué de selle leisure centre 9 km away: swimming and leisure activities for all. Shops, services and train station in Evron (4 km). The owners, Laura and Arthur, promise you a warm welcome and will give you all the advice you need to discover the best of the region.

Traditional cider house Bocage: Perry AOC Domfront, Poirissimo, Domfrontais Calvados, Normandy knob, Cider. Visit of orchards and of the press. Video. Tasting and Sales

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.

Exhibition about the aeronautic heritage of 1939/45, a chance to explore the history of aviators, along with plane parts and the remains of planes found in the region for the past 70 years. The exhibition is organised in memory of the allied aviators who died or went missing during combat.

Picnic table at Ceaucé

6 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, an unusual farm of the Bocage: horse-drawn farm equipment from the 1830s to today. Miniature farm in the 1920s. Forge. Saddlery. Show ''De la terre à la Scene'': Thirty horses (Percheron, Breton and Norman cobs) show their power and elegance in a surprising show (Hungarian Post, driving, dressage, vaulting). Presentation of the biggest horse in the world.

A manor dating from the mid-17th century located at the heart of the Normandy Bocage. Visit to northern and southern façades. Guided tour.

At the heart of aging cellars of Calvados (50 barrels), I summarize the history of Calvados and more particularly the origin of the Domfrontais derived from the Apple and the Pear. I trace the steps from picking fruits until distillation. I mention the art dealer and breeder, the various outlets of local products and the creation of trademarks with Calvados. We end the visit by tasting the homemade namely Pom-Cherry and Calvados bagnolèse more or less old.

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

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.

Castle from th 16th and 18th century. Situated 2km from Bagnoles de l'Orne, the castle covers about twenty hectares and is covered by 3km of wooded paths. An exhibition room full of souvenirs will tell you more about the history of the castle and its region.

Restaurant, grocery store, and caterer, welcome to a friendly atmosphere.

At this restaurant in the heart of Coëvrons country, come and sample the traditional regional cuisine of the Loire Valley in a friendly atmosphere

In a warm atmosphere, come and try the dish of the day or the international specialities and desserts from South Africa. Open Monday to Friday lunchtimes, Friday evenings by prior arrangement. Sunday lunchtime, unique family menu by prior arrangement.

Restaurant nestled on the edge of a pond, boasting a dining room with a panoramic view of a 21-ha wooded site. La Fenderie is located in Deux-Evailles between Montsûrs and Jublains, in the heart of Mayenne.

Service points located rue de Saint-Céneré, car park of Le Pont Bascule, near the sports hall.

Old house in the centre of Montsûrs, 3000m² park.

In a shady setting, ideal for fishing and close to shops, the campsite of Montsûrs is also located at the crossroads of numerous hiking routes.

Discover the charm of the countryside in this two-bedroom gîte with wood-burning stove and garden. It retains all the authenticity of this heritage with its stone, brick and wood features enhanced by careful decoration. Situated in a peaceful setting, with a soothing view over the fields and the tranquil river, you may be lucky enough to come across a pretty herd of cows, a few chickens, as well as Biscotte (the pony), Boucle d'or (the sheep) and Gourmande (the goat). This gîte can sleep up to 6 people, thanks to a sofa bed in the living room. Many activities are within walking distance: hiking, mountain biking and fishing in the river La Jouanne, just behind the gîte. A private pond with plenty of fish is just 5 km away (accessible by car). All shops and services nearby in Montsûrs, 3.5 km away. Nearby villages and sites to visit: Sainte-Suzanne (20 km), Jublains (18 km), Saulges (23 km), the Echologia site (20 km), the château and park of La Perrine in Laval (21 km), Saint-Malo (1hr30mins), Mont-Saint-Michel (1hr40mins) and La Flèche zoo (1hr20mins).

Escape to this cosy nest surrounded by lush green fields. A real haven of peace in a magnificent setting overlooking the valleys and its occupants! This little cocoon, renovated with taste and care by the owners, will charm you with its enveloping atmosphere. Its peaceful setting, close to the river "la Jouanne", invites you to unwind while enjoying the comfort of its services and facilities: quality fitted kitchen, made beds, heated swimming pool, petanque area, hiking and mountain bike trails nearby. The small, intimate south-facing terrace will become your favourite spot at the end of the day! Shops 4.5 km away: Montsûrs. The gîte is within easy reach of some of Mayenne's most remarkable sites: Laval, with its Christmas lights, castle and museum of naive art; Sainte-Suzanne, a medieval town voted "Most beautiful village in France"; Saulges, with its prehistory museum and caves; the rock-climbing site; Evron basilica; the picturesque village of Saint-Pierre-Sur-Erve... Val de Jouanne lake with beach and pedalo hire 8 km away... Local producers nearby: vegetables, bread, cheese, wool, mushrooms, apple juice/cider, etc. The owners will be happy to help you discover the best of the region.

Escape to this comfortable, light-filled gîte surrounded by lush green fields. Carefully renovated by the owners, this accommodation will charm you with its intimate setting and peaceful atmosphere, inviting you to relax and enjoy moments of conviviality thanks to its services and facilities - made-up beds, bathroom linen provided, outdoor games: table tennis, mölkky®, pétanque, darts, hiking trails and mountain bike tracks nearby. Bakery in Saint-Christophe-de-Luat (2.5 km). All shops and services in Evron (7.8km). From the gîte, you can visit some of the most famous sites in the Mayenne: Laval, with its Christmas lights, castle and museum of naive art; Sainte-Suzanne, a medieval town voted "Most beautiful village in France"; Saulges, with its prehistory museum and caves; the rock-climbing site; the Evron basilica; and the picturesque village of Saint-Pierre-Sur-Erve.The Gué de Selle leisure centre (12 km) and its many activities: swimming, pedalos, canoeing, windsurfing and swing-golf... The A81 motorway is 10km away. Professional stays: 4 adults maximum - 1 cleaning/stay package from 1 to 14 nights.

Hotel-Restaurant in the heart of the village of Neau, nestled in the Erve and Vègre valleys.