Explore Saint-hilaire-du-maine's hidden gems

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy the peaceful, relaxing setting of this Tiny House in the heart of nature. From your bed, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mayenne valley... and the farm animals! Meet Claquette, the Alpine goat, Danette, the ditch goat, Félicette, the Berry donkey, Athlète, the Ouessant sheep, Noisette, the Jersey cow, and maybe even Aloha, the new addition to the family: an adorable golden retriever. Young and old alike will discover life on the farm: tour the premises, feed the animals, learn to beekeep or drive a tractor, go for a walk in the countryside (subject to the owners' availability). Rémi also offers a small market selling local produce and generous breakfasts delivered on request. You can also take advantage of your stay to explore the Mayenne region at the pace of SlowlyDays: 22 km away: Laval, its Perrine garden (botanical gardens, games, animals, ponds), the château, Boston Square and its riverside green spaces. 27 km away: Les Renaudies gardens in Colombiers-du-Plessis, a 4-hectare floral park with over 3,000 varieties of plant. There are many walks to be enjoyed around Saint-Hilaire-du-Maine and in the Ernée region.

Charming gîte-apartment with breathtaking views over the green hills of the Mayenne. The unusual layout of this gîte, on the 1st floor of the owners' house, gives it a real sense of space and perspective. It has a bright 28 m² living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. The vast property offers a wide variety of outdoor spaces, with almost 2 hectares of land: a mineral terrace at the foot of the gîte, a shady terrace under the trees, a huge vegetable garden, a farmyard, a meadow... Leisure facilities include a table tennis table, hammocks, a children's swing and a trampoline. From 15 May to 30 September, you can enjoy an unheated above-ground swimming pool (4.2 m in diameter, 1.2 m high). The permaculture vegetable garden is a real curiosity. Passionate about gardening and beekeeping, Stéphane will be delighted to show you around the gardens and beehives. As for the owner, Florence, she offers introductory pottery courses, subject to availability. Nearby: Departures for walks directly from the gîte - Fougères and its castle 30 km away - Les jardins des Renaudies at Colombiers-du-Plessis, 23 km away - Laval 22 km away: Perrine garden, Laval castle. Shops and services in Ernée (7 km) or supermarket in Saint-Hilaire-du-Maine (3 km). Professional welcome: Maximum capacity: 4 people - Housework compulsory for stays of 1 to 14 nights. Stays of 1 to 2 nights WE: entry 5pm - departure 5pm Over 3 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 10am

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.

Nesting 5 or 6 metres from the ground, the family cabins on the domain are for 3 to 4 people. From the patio, you will dominate fields and forests...

Cabin on the water, accessible by boat.

La Bubble is a bubble that allows visitors to sleep under the stars in tranquillity.

Rediscover the charm and simplicity of life in the countryside at the Domaine des Vaulx located between Laval and Ernée in Mayenne. 4 gîtes of 2, 4, 6, 8 people are at your disposal.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Cave of the Grove farm. Cider, Perry, Normand pommel, Calvados AOC Domfrontais Orchards, wineries, wine press. Tasting - Sale.

Picnic table at Ceaucé

Fine cuisine. Good value for money

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.

Inventive cuisine made with local seasonal produce.

Enjoy the peaceful, relaxing setting of this Tiny House in the heart of nature. From your bed, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mayenne valley... and the farm animals! Meet Claquette, the Alpine goat, Danette, the ditch goat, Félicette, the Berry donkey, Athlète, the Ouessant sheep, Noisette, the Jersey cow, and maybe even Aloha, the new addition to the family: an adorable golden retriever. Young and old alike will discover life on the farm: tour the premises, feed the animals, learn to beekeep or drive a tractor, go for a walk in the countryside (subject to the owners' availability). Rémi also offers a small market selling local produce and generous breakfasts delivered on request. You can also take advantage of your stay to explore the Mayenne region at the pace of SlowlyDays: 22 km away: Laval, its Perrine garden (botanical gardens, games, animals, ponds), the château, Boston Square and its riverside green spaces. 27 km away: Les Renaudies gardens in Colombiers-du-Plessis, a 4-hectare floral park with over 3,000 varieties of plant. There are many walks to be enjoyed around Saint-Hilaire-du-Maine and in the Ernée region.

Charming gîte-apartment with breathtaking views over the green hills of the Mayenne. The unusual layout of this gîte, on the 1st floor of the owners' house, gives it a real sense of space and perspective. It has a bright 28 m² living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. The vast property offers a wide variety of outdoor spaces, with almost 2 hectares of land: a mineral terrace at the foot of the gîte, a shady terrace under the trees, a huge vegetable garden, a farmyard, a meadow... Leisure facilities include a table tennis table, hammocks, a children's swing and a trampoline. From 15 May to 30 September, you can enjoy an unheated above-ground swimming pool (4.2 m in diameter, 1.2 m high). The permaculture vegetable garden is a real curiosity. Passionate about gardening and beekeeping, Stéphane will be delighted to show you around the gardens and beehives. As for the owner, Florence, she offers introductory pottery courses, subject to availability. Nearby: Departures for walks directly from the gîte - Fougères and its castle 30 km away - Les jardins des Renaudies at Colombiers-du-Plessis, 23 km away - Laval 22 km away: Perrine garden, Laval castle. Shops and services in Ernée (7 km) or supermarket in Saint-Hilaire-du-Maine (3 km). Professional welcome: Maximum capacity: 4 people - Housework compulsory for stays of 1 to 14 nights. Stays of 1 to 2 nights WE: entry 5pm - departure 5pm Over 3 nights: arrival 5pm - departure 10am

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.

crêperie sur place le jeudi, vendredi, samedi midi et soir. La majorité des ingrédients est bio ou locale.petite salle de 20 couverts L'été terrasse donnant sur la campagne.

Gîte and reception room

Service point. Parking authorised for one night