Medieval Town and River

Montreuil-sur-Maine the “Little Lourdes” of Anjou. A Marian shrine, picturesque bridge, and a peaceful path along the Sarthe.

This "Village of Charm" is a lovely stop along the Mayenne River. See the historic Bouin watermill and enjoy the panoramic view from the hillside. Visit the Domaine des Rues, a working farm with iconic regional breeds like Rouge des Prés cattle and Bleu du Maine sheep.

At Daon’s leisure center, enjoy kayak and pedal boat rentals or a swim. While sailing from La Jaille-Yvon to Daon, admire the impressive Château de Port Joulain.

Nestled in the Natura 2000-designated Thau Valley, Ménil is a charming riverside stop with a ferry, arranged beach and swimming area,ideal for a leisurely break.

A thousand-year-old city with well-preserved heritage: the Ursuline Convent (17th century, now a theater), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church with its lit crypt, and the Genêteil Chapel, now an art venue. Stroll through the “Jardin du Bout du Monde” overlooking the Mayenne or visit with the family the Refuge de l’Arche animal park and the local equestrian center. Don’t miss the Thursday morning calf market.

Welcome to horse country! The Haras du Lion d’Angers, located on the beautiful Isle Briand estate, offers guided visits. Discover the world of equestrian breeding and, if timed right, attend a horse race at the local hippodrome.

At La Chapelle-sur-Oudon, live the château life by visiting the Château de la Lorie, a magnificent building known as “the Little Versailles of Anjou.” Let yourself be charmed by its majestic architecture, its grand marble salon, and its formal French gardens.

Segré is a picturesque village crossed by the Oudon and Verzée rivers. To explore its industrial past, dock at the marina and bike to La Mine Bleue (9 km), a former slate mine with underground galleries 126 meters deep, or to Centrale 7 (6 km), an artist collective set in an old iron mining site.