Discover the allure of Saint-pierre-des-nids, Mayenne

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.

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 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 the Maison du Parc Normandie Maine in Carrouges, this circuit will guide you to the site of Champ de la Pierre, which testifies to the importance of the metallurgical industry in the Orne in the 16th century.

A surprising concentration of natural environments: a steep valley, peat bogs, dry moorland, pine and beech trees, with a chapel and a hot spring as a bonus...

Departing from the spa town of Bagnoles de l'Orne, this 46-km cycle ride is a great way to discover the bocage. With castles, treasure hunts and local product tasting, your children will love discovering the Orne’s colourful landscapes on their bikes!

From Médavy to Saint Christophe le Jajolet, passing through Mortrée, this 33-km circuit will take you to some of the jewels of the Orne department. Don't hesitate to stop and discover the history of the Orne through its heritage.

Near the lake, the legend of Count Hugues de Tessé will be retold. Along the hedgerows, learn how the wild plants of the “bocage” are used. In the pear orchard, discover the different varieties and hear the sound of the sculptor who works this precious wood. A nine-stage route This route is a 1.6-km pedestrian trail, punctuated with nine fixed stages, which combine audio and dramatised scenes and testimonies. From this path, you can also access the Andaines Forest and the unique site of the Sainte Geneviève chapel (1.8 km) or Bagnoles-de-l'Orne (6 km) via the GR 22.

A green escapade along the water A nature trail to explore the Natura 2000 site of the Haute-Vallée de la Sarthe, one of the most important wetlands in the department. You will cross meadows rich in biodiversity and can finish the route with a moment of relaxation at the Le Mêle lake.

Gîte for groups and families, in the heart of St-Pierre-des-Nids, a village in the Alpes Mancelles, with all shops on site, 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, on 220m2, ideal for weekends with family or friends...

Gîte for groups and families, in the heart of St-Pierre-des-Nids, a village in the Alpes Mancelles, with all shops on site, 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, on 220m2, ideal for a weekend away with the family and children or with friends... Large living room of 50 m2, In the heart of the village but in a quiet location, you'll find plenty of shops nearby. Enclosed garden with barbecue, professional kitchen and convivial bar area.

Welcome to this charming house with grounds offering three comfortable guest rooms, with a separate kitchen at your disposal. Situated in Saint-Pierre-des-Nids, close to Mont des Avaloirs, it is an ideal base for exploring the most beautiful walks and hikes, particularly around Saint-Léonard-des-Bois. The owner will be delighted to welcome you and make your stay a pleasant one. Everything is included, including bathrobes, as well as a delicious home-cooked breakfast, prepared with local and home-made products. Nearby attractions include Carrouges Castle (18.3 km): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic castle is a must-see for lovers of history and architecture. Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei (4.8 km): Listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and a "Petite Cité de Caractère" (Small Town of Character), this charming town boasts picturesque narrow streets, a church and the Jardin de la Mansonière, a haven of floral peace. The Alpes Mancelles (7.7 km): An atypical landscape in Western France, combining steep-sided valleys, rocky reliefs and verdant forests. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers. Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (5 km): A real paradise for walkers, with numerous signposted trails and breathtaking panoramas. In summer, you can also enjoy water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. Base de loisirs de Sillé Plage (less than 30 km away): Perfect for a family day out, with swimming, pedalos, tree climbing and other outdoor activities.

Come and relax in the Alpes Mancelles at the gîte de la Payardière in Saint Pierre des Nids (53). Set in lush greenery on the border of Saint Léonard des Bois and Saint Céneri Gérei, the gîte welcomes you to relax in a quiet, elegant house. Just 3 km from the town with all its shops, come and discover the many possibilities for nature outings. Motor sports fans: you're just 1 hour from the Le Mans 24-hour race circuit. The space

Remarkable gîte in the Alpes Mancelles, 1.5km from Saint Cénéri-le-Gerei - classified as one of France's most beautiful villages - and 7km from Saint Léonard des Bois. Hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, tree climbing, the choice of activities in this natural area, the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park. Stone, wood, terracotta floor tiles and nature are the words that best describe this vast house, set on a knoll overlooking the surrounding countryside. The river Sarthe flows below. On the ground floor, the living rooms open onto the outside. 3 main bedrooms, including one on the ground floor with its own shower room. A mezzanine area with low ceilings for 3 extra beds. Courtyard with games, swing and outdoor furniture around the house. All shops and services are 3.7km from the gîte, in the village of Saint Pierre des Nids.

Stay at the Haras des Alpes Mancelles gîte for a get-together with friends or family. Everything has been designed to ensure that you have a great time: a large, fully-equipped kitchen with a long dining table, a vast living room with a very comfortable sofa, a large smart TV screen, Orange fibre and games. Upstairs is the sleeping area with 3 bedrooms (each with 1 or 2 double beds, 3 140x190 and 1 160x190) and, for added privacy, 2 shower/bath rooms and 2 WCs. Outside, there's a shady lawn with garden furniture for you to enjoy in fine weather. You can watch the wild animals (squirrels, rabbits, roe deer, etc.). A table tennis and badminton table (rackets and balls) are also available. Labelled an LPO refuge, the Haras gîte is located in the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park, which covers 3 départements: Mayenne, Orne and Sarthe. The park is ideal for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. At Gesvres, you'll discover the unspoilt rolling hills of the Alpes Mancelles. Head to the Mont des Avaloirs lookout point, the highest point in the Armorican Massif in the Grand Ouest at 416m, to admire the forests of the Mayenne and Orne. Local shops (bakery, mini-market, bank, etc.) are 5km away in Saint Pierre des Nids. The nearest major town is Alençon, 21km away. Leisure area, with kayaking, tree climbing, orienteering, mini golf, pony trekking... at Saint-Léonard des Bois. Visit the small towns of character such as Saint-Cénéri-le-Gerei (the village, painters' and artists' studios, the Auberge) and Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (silver medal winner of the French people's favourite village in 2021) or Lassay-les-Châteaux with its famous, very well preserved medieval castle. Weekend stays: from Friday 5pm to Sunday 3pm - Weekly stays from 5pm on the day of arrival and 12 noon on the day of departure. We can accommodate a maximum of 8 people, including babies.

A short distance from the village of Saint-Céneri-le-Géreil, you will find one of the most beautiful villages in France. At Les Jardins de la Mansonière, you can visit a lovely garden with a succession of nine walled gardens: a rose garden with ancient varieties, a moon garden, a tranquil Asian garden, a scented garden, patio garden, neo-gothic vegetable garden, etc. Evening events by candlelight, exhibitions, concerts.

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'

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).

On an area of more than 35 000m², a plantation of 291 trees were made in 1997. The first part puts together 8 different types of trees (leaves and pins) and after a few turns, you can discover the second part fully dedicated to the oaks. Explanation boards allow you to discover on your own the different trees. Access of the garden by the Koutiala boulevard.

Alençon Museum of Fine Arts and Lace occupies a prestigious setting within the Cour Carrée de la Dentelle, the town's former Jesuit school. The major attraction of the collections is the outstanding presentation of needlepoint, especially the prestigious "Point d'Alençon". The technique for making this lace has been on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2010. The fine arts section has a permanent display of works from French, Italian and Scandinavian schools from the 17th to the 20th century: Boudin, Courbet, Fantin-Latour, Monanteuil, etc. Visitors will be amazed at the exceptional Cambodian collection from the last century.

Nef from the 15th century. Beautiful flamboyant portal from the early 16th century. Beautiful stained glass windows. Chapel which was named St. Theresa de l'enfant Jesus on January 4th, 1873. These are the links between St. Teresa and Notre Dame which have resulted in August 2009, to his elevation to the rank of Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

The birthplace of Saint Thérèse - the house of her sainted parents Louis and Zélie - is open to visitors, giving an authentic look at how life was in those times. The guided tour follows the lives of the Martin family - Saints Louis and Zélie, Saint Thérèse de Lisieux and her sisters - through 5 locations around Alençon: the hall, with its historic gallery, the exhibition of personal items, the auditorium, the house and the chapel. A film based on family correspondence shows us family life in Alençon where she lived between 1871 and 1877. The setting recreates the atmosphere and youth of the young saint. The chapel celebrates Sainte Thérèse in sculpture and frescoes and opens into the room where Thérèse was born. It was also here that Saint Zélie drew her final breath. The tour ends with the shop and welcome area. There is a lift to the first floor and the chapel. Audio-guided tour. The chapel is open every day from 8am to 6pm.

The regular overflowing of the river Sarthe miraculously spared this area from the development undergone by its surroundings; the Fuie des Vignes is a wild natural area located between two districts in Alençon. Monitored by naturalists for over a century, thanks to the Alençon local authorities, the site is now appropriately managed to preserve its remarkable biodiversity. Trail open all year round. Guided tours through Alençon Tourist Office.

The "Les Gateys" National Necropolis is dedicated to the soldiers of the French 2nd Armoured Division (2e D.B.), who died in the fighting to liberate the Orne area. The division, commanded by General Philippe Leclerc de Hautecloque, landed on 1 August 1944 at Saint-Martin-de-Varreville in Utah sector. Its involvement in the fight to liberate French territory was highly symbolic. It took part in the fierce fighting that led to the encirclement of German troops in the Falaise Pocket. The division went on to play a role in the liberation of Paris. This military cemetery - now a National Necropolis - holds the remains of 19 soldiers. The coexistence of Latin crosses with stele bearing the crescent of Islam and the Star of David is testimony to the spirit of union and comradeship of the 2nd Armoured Division.

We offer you a place where you can find local products in our shop and in your plate, all with a timeless charm! We have enlarged our terrace to respect the measures of distance, the mask for the staff of the hydroalcoholic gel will be available to customers and staff as recommended. Places will be limited to 20 places on the terrace if the weather allows it and if bad weather places very very limited 10 places inside according to reservation For the shop two persons .

In the heart of the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and a few minutes from Alençon and the A28, discover the renovated former post house, a family property since 1964 in Lalacelle. For your vacations, your business trips or the organization of a seminar, the hotel is the ideal stopover: located between Paris and the Mont-Saint-Michel and between the Loire castles and the Normandy coast. The hotel has 12 comfortable rooms, including a room for disabled people, most of which have a view of the park. The restaurant "Côté Parc" offers a tasty and generous cuisine with fresh and home-made products. In the summer, on the terrace or in the veranda and in the winter near the fireplace, you can taste many recipes that honor local products. We welcome bikers, cyclists and hikers. The hotel has a dedicated room for the storage and cleaning of your clothes and bikes. Large parking lot under video surveillance.

It's impossible to pass through Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson without noticing Pizza Playa. The gigantic fresco of Fernandel munching on a pizza is a natural eye-catcher. This establishment has become a must in Pré-en-Pail! You can stop in at any time for a bite to eat, a pizza, a home-made dessert, a crêpe or an ice cream, or just a drink. On the ground floor, in the production workshop adjoining the dining room, wood-fired pizzas are prepared around the clock, to be eaten in, taken away or sent to the network of distributors in the area. The place is lively and the team discreet, so you feel right at home! When the temperatures drop, Pizza Playa becomes a real refuge. Its fireplace, lit all winter long, provides a warm and cosy atmosphere. Cyclists are always happy to dry their gear here after a wet day out. The quiet room upstairs has benches. It's the perfect place to relax, take your time and make a real break. Here, everything is provided for cyclists: refill your water bottle, recharge your phone or the battery of your electric bike free of charge. In the event of damage, a repair kit is available free of charge. To park your bike and keep your luggage safe, the town hall offers free access to a communal lock-up, where you can pick up an access badge and return it during opening hours at the neighbouring town hall.

We have been serving very loyal customers for almost 15 years.

Like the little grocery shops of yesteryear, the comptoir is a warm and friendly place that gives a boost to life and the local economy in Pré en Pail. At the comptoir, you can have lunch, taste a home-made beer, buy organic and local produce, read, get information, chat, exchange ideas, play games... Find out more about Céline, a committed Slowlydays supporter.

We offer a Les envies du Chef menu (starter/main course or main course/dessert) at €19 and a menu (starter/main course/dessert) at €24. A "Balade Gourmande" menu (starter/dish or dish/dessert) at €26 and a "Balade Gourmande" menu (starter/dish/dessert) at €31. We have a changing table for babies and a high chair. Books and comics are available. We also offer a children's menu at €12 with a minced steak and chips and a choice of 2 scoops of ice cream or seasonal fruit. When you book, let us know if you have any special dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.

In Pré-en-Pail-Saint-Samson, on the town's main thoroughfare (N12), Le Brazza has everything you need for a break: a choice of two sunny terraces, one of which overlooks the very quiet garden. Fast, non-stop snack service with a choice of sandwiches, from the classics: ham and butter, rosette Cornichon, ham and cheese, to the more gourmet American cold sandwich, fresh bread with tomato, ham, cheese, egg, salad and mayo. Something for everyone! Tobacconists, newspapers and games are also available. If you're on your way to Mont-Saint-Michel via the Véloscénie, you can also fill up your water bottle free of charge at Le Brazza and recharge your batteries. You can park and tie up your bike on the terrace in front of the establishment.

Gîte for groups and families, in the heart of St-Pierre-des-Nids, a village in the Alpes Mancelles, with all shops on site, 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, on 220m2, ideal for weekends with family or friends...

Gîte for groups and families, in the heart of St-Pierre-des-Nids, a village in the Alpes Mancelles, with all shops on site, 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms, on 220m2, ideal for a weekend away with the family and children or with friends... Large living room of 50 m2, In the heart of the village but in a quiet location, you'll find plenty of shops nearby. Enclosed garden with barbecue, professional kitchen and convivial bar area.

Ground floor: separate WC, fitted kitchen opening onto a large 93m² living room. Sitting area, fireplace and television. WIFI connection, table football and board games, enough to keep you busy in case of rain! 2 terraces with garden furniture overlooking a green setting, petanque area and barbecue on request to enjoy sunny evenings. The first floor has a separate toilet, a shower room, 2 bedrooms with double beds, a master suite with its own shower area and a dormitory sleeping 6 (with the option of putting 2 single beds side by side) and a play area for young children. This dormitory/playroom is ideal for a large family. A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are available. Very comfortable, high-quality bedding. Bathroom linen and bed linen included. 5 minutes from Saint-Céneri Le Gérei, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and 10 minutes from Saint-Léonard des Bois, a village set in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles nature reserve, renowned for its outdoor activities (canoeing, kayaking, hiking, horse riding, tree climbing) and its various events (concerts, festivals, etc.). It is also at the heart of the Normandie Maine Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO World Geopark. All shops within 1.5 km (Leader Price, bakery, butcher's, chemist, garage, bar-tabac, small local cinema, etc.). Paris-Brittany axis 3 hours from Paris and 2 hours from Rennes 1 hour from Le Mans 35 minutes from Rustik Parc 16kms from Alençon

Welcome to this charming house with grounds offering three comfortable guest rooms, with a separate kitchen at your disposal. Situated in Saint-Pierre-des-Nids, close to Mont des Avaloirs, it is an ideal base for exploring the most beautiful walks and hikes, particularly around Saint-Léonard-des-Bois. The owner will be delighted to welcome you and make your stay a pleasant one. Everything is included, including bathrobes, as well as a delicious home-cooked breakfast, prepared with local and home-made products. Nearby attractions include Carrouges Castle (18.3 km): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this majestic castle is a must-see for lovers of history and architecture. Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei (4.8 km): Listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and a "Petite Cité de Caractère" (Small Town of Character), this charming town boasts picturesque narrow streets, a church and the Jardin de la Mansonière, a haven of floral peace. The Alpes Mancelles (7.7 km): An atypical landscape in Western France, combining steep-sided valleys, rocky reliefs and verdant forests. Ideal for nature lovers and photographers. Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (5 km): A real paradise for walkers, with numerous signposted trails and breathtaking panoramas. In summer, you can also enjoy water sports such as canoeing and kayaking. Base de loisirs de Sillé Plage (less than 30 km away): Perfect for a family day out, with swimming, pedalos, tree climbing and other outdoor activities.

Come and relax in the Alpes Mancelles at the gîte de la Payardière in Saint Pierre des Nids (53). Set in lush greenery on the border of Saint Léonard des Bois and Saint Céneri Gérei, the gîte welcomes you to relax in a quiet, elegant house. Just 3 km from the town with all its shops, come and discover the many possibilities for nature outings. Motor sports fans: you're just 1 hour from the Le Mans 24-hour race circuit. The space

In the heart of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park, at the gateway to the Alpes Mancelles, Jacky Roux, passionate motorcyclist, long-distance traveller and lover of the countryside, welcomes you to an authentic farmhouse dating from the end of the 19th century. You'll be accommodated in spacious, comfortable rooms, enjoy real country cooking and share good times relaxing in a cosy lounge. The house is located in a hamlet in the commune of Champfrémont, at the foot of Mont des Avaloirs, near the chapel of Sainte-Anne de Champfrémont and the Multone forest. The small village of Champfrémont is 2 km away and the market town of Saint-Pierre des Nids is 2.5 km away. A hectare of garden and orchard at the front, two hectares of meadows and a spring-fed pond make this a peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Each room has a wardrobe and electric kettle. Wi-Fi internet access is available in public areas. The private bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served daily. Dinner prepared by Jacky is available on request. The Grange Ô Belles has sheltered parking spaces for motorbikes and bicycles and can also accommodate your horses. There are restaurants within 10 km and Jacky will be happy to provide information about the area. Jacky speaks fluent Italian and English! Find out more about Jacky, a Slowlydays volunteer.