The village of Bais is a pleasant walk or short 3km drive away and contains two excellent bakeries, two supermarkets, bars, pharmacy etc.
as well an outdoor pool and angling lake. A fifteen minute drive away is the picturesque local town of Evron in which is the 11th - 16th century
basilica church of Notre Dame de l’Epine and an adjoining convent. There is also a large Super U and Intermarche which are very well
stocked and are excellent sources of wine! Thursday morning is market day and is well worth a visit for local produce and superb seafood.
The new pool provides both indoor and outdoor swimming and plenty of fun for the whole family with basketball and football pitches around
the pool.
Another nearby historic town is the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains (Noviodunum) with the largest site of Roman ruins in Western France. The pretty hilltop village of St Suzanne is also worth a visit for its historic buildings and pleasant surroundings. There are also dramatic reconstructions of historical events including jousting all through the summer at Le Ferté-Clairbois, 2km South of St Suzanne.
The town of Mayenne is about 20 minutes drive away with its castle, river and a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Laval is the largest town in the Mayenne, as well as its 27 hole golf course it also has a medieval castle which is home to the museum of ‘native art’ and a superb collection of marble works. Guided boat tours can be taken around Laval every day in July and August.
If you are a keen mountain biker, why not test yourself on one of the difficult courses at St Léonard des Bois designed by Laurence Leboucher, the world cross country cycling champion. Bicycles can be hired here for the superb trails in the forest which vary in length and difficulty. There is also pony trekking at St Léonard des Bois and a recently opened zip line and tree top rope trail. Kayak hire is also available for a very picturesque river trip by the Alpes Mancelles. Sille Plage is 20 minute drive away and is a beautiful inland beach with safe swimming, sand, cafes, walks and boat hire. An alternative lake with cheap catamaran hire, adventure play area and high class restaurant can be found 15 minutes away at Mezangers next to Evron.
Another nearby historic town is the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains (Noviodunum) with the largest site of Roman ruins in Western France. The pretty hilltop village of St Suzanne is also worth a visit for its historic buildings and pleasant surroundings. There are also dramatic reconstructions of historical events including jousting all through the summer at Le Ferté-Clairbois, 2km South of St Suzanne.
The town of Mayenne is about 20 minutes drive away with its castle, river and a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Laval is the largest town in the Mayenne, as well as its 27 hole golf course it also has a medieval castle which is home to the museum of ‘native art’ and a superb collection of marble works. Guided boat tours can be taken around Laval every day in July and August.
If you are a keen mountain biker, why not test yourself on one of the difficult courses at St Léonard des Bois designed by Laurence Leboucher, the world cross country cycling champion. Bicycles can be hired here for the superb trails in the forest which vary in length and difficulty. There is also pony trekking at St Léonard des Bois and a recently opened zip line and tree top rope trail. Kayak hire is also available for a very picturesque river trip by the Alpes Mancelles. Sille Plage is 20 minute drive away and is a beautiful inland beach with safe swimming, sand, cafes, walks and boat hire. An alternative lake with cheap catamaran hire, adventure play area and high class restaurant can be found 15 minutes away at Mezangers next to Evron.
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