Haute Mayenne, unique and authentic

Set off for a day full of charm in Haute Mayenne, rich in unique and authentic heritage!

Let yourself be carried away by history and discover Jublains

Roman town and the largest ancient site in western France. Solve the riddles of this Gallo-Roman city as you explore its village, thermal baths, theatre, temple and fortress. Then visit its archaeological museum with a guide or on your own. With the Tourism and Disability label, this museum will satisfy your curiosity about the Gallic and Gallo-Roman eras. Courses for children and events such as open-air tea and circus are organised in this exceptional site, which welcomes you for a visit and immersion out of time! 

Always côté history, you won't be disappointed when you visit the château de Mayenne 

Built on the remains of a Carolingian palace and classified as the oldest and best-preserved castle in Europe, its visit offers a captivating exploration through twenty centuries of history. Unravel the thread of time by exploring the different rooms of its museum and discovering its staircases like a treasure hunt through stones brimming with anecdotes. The museum houses major works from the history of the Mayenne region, as well as exceptional collections of artefacts found during excavations: coins, domestic objects, religious objects, military furnishings, fun and games. During the summer months, events such as Escape Games, family games and children's workshops are on offer to immerse you in the history of this castle in a fun way!

Enjoy the garden that adorns the castle's high courtyard. Imagined from historical documents on plants and gardens in the Middle Ages, this garden will fascinate you with its great medieval inspiration.

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Lassay-les-Châteaux and its château fort will take you back in time ...

The castle at Lassay-les-Châteaux Lassay-les-Châteaux will win you over with its age-old strength and incredible wealth of heritage. Carefully maintained for years by its owners, this exceptional castle has withstood all kinds of torments: wars of religion, destruction and invasions. Soothing and impressive, take a stroll around the small lake next to the castle. When the weather's fine, there's always something going on in the castle. A team of enthusiasts will be on hand to provide you with out-of-the-ordinary sensations, thanks to the zip-line installed in the courtyard of the castle and the historical re-enactments of three of the poques. 

Privileged places between wide open spaces and villages of character 

Discover the moving history of Pontmain, a country market town and sanctuary city with a stunning basilica. Gilded and considered a Marian city, it attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year.  

Labelled 'petite cité de caractère', the flower-filled village of Chailland, its picturesque market town and lush green valley will win you over from the very first second. Tucked away in the valley of the River Ernée is a delightful spot of tranquillity, with its village and flower-bedecked bridge. From the village, follow the road that will take you directly to the former forge site.Discover Chailland from above from the Rocher de la Vierge overlooking the village. From here, get ready to be blown away by the view that awaits you.

Fontaine-Daniel: a village out of time. one of the most attractive and pleasant villages in the Pays de la Loire, Fontaine-Daniel is brimming with secrets and expertise. In fact, the village is the cradle of Toiles de Mayenne en référence à the manufacture of Tissu for twoècles. A top-of-the-range upholstery fabric brand, Toiles de Mayenne has the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label. Come and spend a soothing, rejuvenating moment with your nearest and dearest in a restaurant serving traditional cuisine, in a crêperie and its pleasant terrace, in a bakery and tea room, or simply accompanied by its picnic.

Walk through sumptuous gardens and smell their délicous scent 

"Haute Mayenne can also be discovered through the colours and fragrances that make it up." @Mayenne-Tourisme

Stroll through the gardens, the flower beds and put your minds to the green to admire this verdant and colourful nature. The gardens at Les Renaudies, the garden at La Pellerine and the garden at Clivoy all have their own special features, but they all have the same thing in common: they are havens of peace, nestled in flower-filled countryside.

Les jardins des Renaudies, Colombiers-du-Plessis is an English-style floral park set in verdant countryside. Its 21 rooms of greenery cover almost 3.5 hectares. The gardens are home to over 3,000 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs. Discover rare and magnificent species bursting with colour. A comus and a maze of maize in season are also accessible.

Le jardin de la Pellerine is the achievement of a lifetime. Sylvie and Alain Douinot, the owners have devoted time and investment to making you feel as if you were in your own garden. The succession of small, intimate gardens allows you to relax in total privacy. Situated between Ernée and Fougères, at the gateway to Brittany, this garden showcases a charming 17th-century residence surrounded by highly structured gardens planted with rare and colourful plants. The passion of the owners is captivating, and this garden reflects that. What's more, this garden has been classified as a 'remarkable garden'.

The Clivoy garden is set in the magnificent landscape of the Ernée valley, close to the market town of Chailland. The garden extends over almost 6 hectares, with a pond and a small fountain, where century-old trees provide welcome shade. Let yourself be lulled by the peace and quiet and the sound of birds and water. The scents immerse you in a delightful wellbeing.

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