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Morning 

ZOOM - Musée des Sciences à Laval 

Located in the Musée des Sciences à Laval, between the Salle Polyvalente and the Perrine garden. The ZOOM is a fun way for families to explore the world of science, with a range of exhibitions on scientific topics such as mathematics, the Moon, atoms and a whole host of other subjects. The venue’s scientific facilitators offer scientific activities for your children in connection with the exhibition of the day.

To know :

       ◊ In 2018, the ZOOM obtained the « Musée joyeux » label and is committed to fulfilling the mission of providing a quality welcome to children and families.

The ZOOM is therefore the perfect place for a fun approach to science and to share a family moment based on sharing, discovery and fun!

Practical information :

       √ The site does not have an Eftpos terminal, so choose a means of payment other than your bank card 

Déjeuner

• Pique-Nique au jardin de la Perrine à Laval
• Déjeuner à la ferme bocagère au village de Bouère 

Après-Midi

1/ Visit to the bocagère farm in the village of Bouère

After breakfast, set off on a tour of the Bocag Farm in the village of Bouère set in a historic setting consisting of the outbuildings of the Petite S&eacacute;vaudière castle and its 19th^{century farmhouse. Take a tour of the 35-cow dairy farm and its traditional farm animals, including ditch goats, Ouessant sheep, Cotentin ducks, pigs, rabbits, chickens, geese and ducks. A bread oven animation is proposed.}

Contact them on 06.32.25.61.57 for prices, practical information and times.

2/ Découverte de l’asinerie du Bois Gamats à Laval

Agnès Bontemps owns a farm on a human scale with an activity that includes the lifting of animals and the production of cow's milk, which is open to the public. It has therefore decided to open its doors wider to raise awareness of the need to improve animal welfare and to raise awareness of animal husbandry among children. The aim is to make them aware of the need to respect animals from a very early age.

The one-hour visit to the asinery gives you the chance to come into direct contact with the animals and learn about the day-to-day life of a livestock farmer. Children under the age of 10 can enjoy a half-hour ride on the back of a horse. You lead the way! While, for children over 10, for the comfort of the ânes, lead them for the duration of the …  

The + : educational workshops for children are offered:

• The little soigneur
• From milking to soap
• Meeting the horses
• Magic flower

Practical information :

     √ Visits, workshops and walks à dos d’âute;nes are offered during school holidays in zone B  
      √ Rébook your visits before you come 

Dîner 

Dîner à your hébergement Gîtes de France® Mayenne or in one of these restaurants :

• Le Green, à Laval : in the magnificent Laval golf course, this élégant restaurant is not exclusively ré served to golfers. Come and enjoy simple, refined cuisine with original menus based on fresh produce in an exceptional setting.
• La Casa del Sol, Laval : your pizzeria restaurant offers a variety of tasty dishes in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• La Grande Récrée, Bouère : traditional restaurant with a classroom atmosphere ! Perfect for children.
  
  

Morning

Morning at the Refuge de l'Arche de Saint-Fort

This incredible animal refuge, created 45 years ago, takes in more than 1,500 animals from the local wildlife found injured, mistreated or abandoned. The incredible team led by Christian Huchedé (founder of the refuge) care for them, look after them and pamper them on a daily basis. Here the animals are not hand-picked, they are welcomed for their sometimes chaotic histories and just want to be loved!

Déjeuner 

• Pique-Nique à la base de loisirs de la Chesnaie

Après-Midi 

<1/ Parcours énigme au jardin des Arcis à Meslay-du-Maine

Enjoy a family outing in an exceptional natural setting where the colours change with the seasons. Stroll through the large grounds of the château and its keep made up of’étang, maze, rose garden and farm garden.

Discover the history of this great place in a snowy way!

Discover the history of this great place in a snowy way!

Discover the history of this great place in a snowy way!

Practical information :

 √ The gardens and exterior of the château are open to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. from 17 April to 30 September

Prices :

• Free visit 5€ per adult
• 3€ for children aged 6 à 12 years with delivery of the booklet of the énigme course
• Free for children under 6 (possibility of a game on the theme of the animals in the garden, 2€)

2/ Multi-golf de Meslay-du-Maine 

Have fun with the whole family on the 18-hole SwinGolf course.  Also enjoy DropNGolf, a fun, family-friendly game played by hand by throwing a specially adapted ball. 

Practical information :

        √ 20-minute initiation with a facilitator at the start of the activity;
        √ Equipment (club, balls and tee) provided

Dîner 

Dîner à your Gîtes de France® Mayenne accommodation or at the restaurant :

• La Belle Vie à Saint-Denis-du-Maine : opposite the La Chesnaie lake and close to the leisure centre, the magnificent natural setting will delight you. You'll have an incredible time with the whole family!