Getaway with friends

Morning 

Covering the village of Sainte-Suzanne and the CIAP Take time to discover the restored façades and ramparts of Sainte-Suzanne, as well as its rich historical past. Guillaume le Conquérant and Guillaume Fouquet are two key figures in the life of Sainte-Suzanne. First of all, visit the village, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. You'll be charmed by its narrow flower-lined streets before visiting its fortress and castle, home to the CIAP (Centre détation de l’architecture et du patrimoine de la Mayenne). Built on a rocky outcrop, the history of the Sainte-Suzanne castle has many secrets to tell you about the wars it has witnessed. The CIAP also gives you the chance to discover the Mayenne in a different way. As well as being a permanent exhibition space, it is also an information centre for visitors, offering documentation areas. Temporary exhibitions are also organised to highlight certain aspects of the region. It is also a place for meetings, discussions and events.

Practical information :

• Audio guides are available to hire for 2 euros for an independent guided tour of the entire Sainte-Suzanne site
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• At the entrance to the chateau courtyard, take advantage of an interactive tour on your smartphone that will guide you throughout your visit
• Then, thanks to Anne Mésia, an application available on Apple Store or Play Store, become an investigator and enjoy a 10-tap game trail on your smartphone
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Prices and practical information

Déjeuner 

• Picnic at the top of the village of Sainte-Suzanne : infrastructure prévue à this effect.
• Picnic along the Vélo Francette before riding the Vélo Rail à Saint-Loup-du-Gast

Après-Midi

Vélo Rail à Saint-Loup-du-Gast

Take a flowery stroll in the open air for a laugh with friends on the Vélo Rail. This unusual ride along the old railway line linking Laval and Craon takes in the magnificent flower-filled village of Saint-Loup-du-Gast. This vehicle accommodates four adults, two of whom have to travel. Grâce à une draisine parcourrez 6 km à travers le bocage mayennais en surplombant la Mayenne sur le viaduc de la Rosserie.

Practical information :

√ Le Vélo Rail welcomes you from April to October from 11am to 6pm
    - Every day in July and August from 11am to 6pm without réservations with a free départ depending on the fréquentatio
    - Sundays and public holidays 11am – 6pm
    - Saturdays in May and June from 2pm à 18h
√ The duration of the tour is approximately 1h
√ 14 cyclo-draisines are available 
√ The bar of the Vélo Rail is only open during the high season
√ For groups requiring 5 or more cyclo-draisines, prior reservation is required (every day from April to October except Sunday afternoons). For the months of July and August, group bookings are only possible in the mornings or at the start of the afternoon.

Group bookings are only possible in the mornings or at the start of the afternoon.

Group bookings are only possible in the mornings or at the start of the afternoon.

Group bookings are only possible in the mornings or at the start of the afternoon.

Your reservations at 06.26.10.60.17 or 02.43.00.80.61 or by email mairie-de-st-loup-du-gast@wanadoo.fr

Fees :

• 18€ per Vélo Rail (for 4 people + 1 child under 5)
• 16€ for groups per Vélo Rail (from 5 draisines)

--> Reception is at the old station  
--> All types of payment accepted

After enjoying your one-hour Vélo Rail ride, take advantage of the superb Vélo Francette rides to continue discovering the typical landscapes of the Mayenne bocage. The signposting of the Mayenne green route allows you to enjoy the Vélo Francette itineraries freely and with peace of mind. The Vélo Rail de Saint-Loup-du-Gast runs alongside the voie verte d’Ambrières-les-Vallées with the Rosserie viaduct.

Dîner 

Dîner à your Gîtes de France® accommodation or in one of these restaurants perfect for a moment with friends: 

• Le Beyel by Thomas Craipeau à Origné: restaurant in the house éclusière and the market town with local and seasonal dishes
• Le Comptoir cantine-épicerie-bar of Céline Pelluau à Pré-en-Pail: local and organic cuisine 
• Le Petit Monde et La Forge à Fontaine Daniel: crêperie and craft brewery in the heart of the atypical village 
• L'Epicurien à Laval: gourmet cuisine in the estate "Le Perier du Bignon" in a garden à la française, véritable haven of peace in the heart of downtown Laval.