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Lassay Les Chateaux-
"Small city of character"- unspoilt market town with several bars and restaurants, two bakers and a supermarket, market day every Wednesday morning.
Home to three Chateaux, guided tours of the one in the centre of town are available.
There is also an open air swimming pool in the centre of town, open during summer months.
5 minutes drive north of the house.
Home to three Chateaux, guided tours of the one in the centre of town are available.
There is also an open air swimming pool in the centre of town, open during summer months.
5 minutes drive north of the house.
Velo Rail
The velo rail- Up to four people per car, pedal your way along an old railway track -about a mile of track and hard work! The Track crosses the Mayenne river via a viaduct with great views of the River.
The old railway lines are also great for cycling and walking.
5 minutes drive away.
The old railway lines are also great for cycling and walking.
5 minutes drive away.
Parc des loisirs
Set on the banks of the River Vaux, This activity park has Horse riding, canoeing, archery, mini golf, mountain bike hire, an outdoor swimming pool as well as a picnic area..
There is a small snack bar available during July and August, or head to Ambrieres les Vallees or Mayenne for lunch.
15 minutes drive away.
There is a small snack bar available during July and August, or head to Ambrieres les Vallees or Mayenne for lunch.
15 minutes drive away.
Mayenne
Our closest Major town- Traditional french town with restaurants and bars around a central square "Place Clemanceau" as well as smaller boutiques etc
There is the excellent "Musee du Chateau" just off the main square as well as a theatre and a cinema "Le Vox" which sometimes has VO films.
There are also plenty of larger stores/ hypermarkets located across the river away from the town centre.
10 minutes drive south of the house.
There is the excellent "Musee du Chateau" just off the main square as well as a theatre and a cinema "Le Vox" which sometimes has VO films.
There are also plenty of larger stores/ hypermarkets located across the river away from the town centre.
10 minutes drive south of the house.
Mézangers lake/beach
Mézangers lake and beach has great facilities including sandy beach, snackbar and playground area -
There is also the excellent "Gue du Selle" restaurant adjacent for lunchtimes.
20 minutes drive away.
There is also the excellent "Gue du Selle" restaurant adjacent for lunchtimes.
20 minutes drive away.
Jublains
Historic Roman remains including the main fortress, theatre, temple and roman baths- all set in and around the town-
The town also features the "forum metiers d'art" showcasing local artistes/artisans -- great for present buying!
10 minutes drive away.
The town also features the "forum metiers d'art" showcasing local artistes/artisans -- great for present buying!
10 minutes drive away.
Bagnoles de l'Orne
Local Spa town complete with Lake, Casino, Hippodrome and plenty of nice restaurants.
A great base for forest walks / mountain biking too.
Also see Arbor adventure below..
20 minutes drive away.
A great base for forest walks / mountain biking too.
Also see Arbor adventure below..
20 minutes drive away.
Arbor Adventure
Adventure in the trees, with zip slides, rope bridges, log steps- different runs depending on how brave you feel! (in Bagnoles forest)
20 minutes drive away.
20 minutes drive away.
Château de Fougères
Magnificent 14th Century castle- one of the largest medieval castles in Europe
The town of Fougeres is also well worth a visit...
30 minutes drive away.
The town of Fougeres is also well worth a visit...
30 minutes drive away.
Musee Robert Tatin- Cossé-le-Vivien
Amazing house and garden created entirely by the Artist Robert Tatin as well as several galeries showcasing examples of his paintings.
45 minutes drive away.
45 minutes drive away.
Refuse d'arche animal park
Nice zoo with all animals either rescued or too hard for other zoo's to look after--no animals ever sold/given away.
Great value for families, currently eleven euros for adults and seven fify for chil;dren
Also has picnic facilities and a play area.
45 minutes drive away.
Great value for families, currently eleven euros for adults and seven fify for chil;dren
Also has picnic facilities and a play area.
45 minutes drive away.
Le Jardin des Renaudies
Near Colombiers-du-Plessis, with 3000 species of plants in four hectares of gardens
20 minutes drive away.
20 minutes drive away.
Saint Suzanne
Lovely historic hill-top medieval town, very well preserved-
3rd place winner 2013 "Villages preferes des Francais"
25 minutes drive away.
3rd place winner 2013 "Villages preferes des Francais"
25 minutes drive away.
Mont Saint Michel
Superb Abbey and Surrounding walled town built on a rocky tidal island in the Bay of Mont St. Michel-
1 hour 20 mins drive away.
1 hour 20 mins drive away.
Normandy Beaches
Explore old army bunkers and war relics along the five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword while Museums and memorials throughout the region stand as forceful reminders of this decisive period of the Second World War.
1 hour 20 mins drive away.
1 hour 20 mins drive away.
Laval
Capital of the region- large town with a nice old quarter and plenty of shops and restaurants, boat hire and dinner cruises are also available on the river-
30 minutes drive away.
Trains to Paris leave from Laval station - approx 2 hours by train
30 minutes drive away.
Trains to Paris leave from Laval station - approx 2 hours by train
Please note that some attractions are seasonal, we provide lots of information regarding opening times and directions to attractions at the cottage.