Events Diary 2018
At a glance guide to what is taking place this year in Towns and villages near to La Cloue. From Festival's to Vide-Greniers(attic sale) there is something to interest everyone.
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Local attractions
Lassay-les-Châteaux
Lassay-les-Châteaux is one of seven “Petites Cites de Character” in the Mayenne,with a population of less than 3000, it is an ancient market town. There is a market held every Wednesday morning in the town center, where you can also sit and relax at one of the café / bars with a drink and watch the world go by.
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CHATEAU DU BOIS THIBAULT
A Medieval Châteaux for you to explore just a few miles away from us. Open during the summer, and has varied Events during the summer. For those who would like a walk there is a pathway (No. C2) leading from near the castle in Lassay town centre to Château Bois-Thibault. The original Château Bois-Thibault was built in the 11th century, built of wood and stone on a natural mound. During the 12th century a dungeon was built and surrounded by towers, linked together by means of ramparts. In the 15th century the castle was surrounded by a moat and during the renaissance it was filled in and some parts of the ramparts demolished to enable the courtyard to be enlarged. In the 16th century there was a octagonal tower with a small sloped spiral staircase with shallow steps to allow horses to reach the attic. It has gradually fell into disrepair. It now belongs to the town of Lassay and restoration work is being undertaken on a volunteer basis – what is there is already impressive and is well worth a visit.
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Bicycle Hire
Bicycle Hire here in Lassay Les Chateaux at OHM VELO. Available for half a day, a full day, 2 days or a full week hire.
There are some good cycle routes in the area, great Villages to explore and local attractions to visit.
Tel No: 02.77.19.23.17
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Paramotoring (motorised power gliding)
Motorised power gliding at 50km per hour over the Mayenne or Normandy countryside.
Jean Marie has over 7 years as a Pilot, he will take you for a flight of a lifetime.
Tel No: 07.82. 53.37.12
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Musee Du Cidre - Melleray-La-Vallee
This Cider museum is not far outside of Lassay les Chatueax and well worth a visit to explore the local produce. The tour is conducted in French but not too hard to understand, with written guide in English if required. The museum shows off some good examples of equipment for cider making through the years.
The tour concludes with some sampling of local apple and pear products, alcoholic for those of an age to try (be warned generous samples). Apple Cider, Pear Cider, Pommeau and Calvados are all for sale on site also.
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Vélo Rails des Andaines
Utilizing a former Railway line in Bagnoles de l'Orne with a very gentle gradient, you can enjoy the surroundings of the Priory of St Ortaire and crossing the magnificent forest d'Andaines in the quiet and greenery. Ideal for all family members, each cart has 2 pedal seats and 2 passenger seats.
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Golf de Bagnoles de l'Orne
Course located in a clearing 1km from the center of Bagnoles de l'Orne. Family and sports atmosphere, golf course with a river.
9 hole Golf Course - 33x2: 2400 meters practice - Lessons and courses.
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Château de Carrouges
The Chateaux at Carrouges is well worth a visit.
The Chateaux Carrouges started off in the 14th century as a stronghold during the Hundred Years’ War but for more information please take a look at the website. OPEN all Year, excluding Christmas and 1st January, FREE entry 1st Saturday of the Month.
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Swimming Lake La-Ferte-Mace
The lake caters for many different activities, during July-August there is a lifeguard on duty making it an ideal place to cool off on those hot summer days or great all year round for a gentle walk.
Activities include an introduction to sailing, windsurfing, optimist boats, fishing, electric boats, pedalos, kayaking, horse riding, climbing wall, mini-golf, go-kart, picnic area, restaurant. Sailing schools, Water cycle rental, Fishing, Canoe kayak Centre, Games for children
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Swin Golf Annie Goutte
Swin-golf 18 holes spread over 12 acres overlooking the Swimming Lake. It's a wooded course, total length of 2,798 m (par 73).
Open from April to October, for players aged from 8 years old onwards.
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Centre Aquatique du Pays Fertois
Swimming pool with spa area, swimming lessons, water aerobics sessions.
Open All year round.
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Les Jardins des RENAUDIES
A beautiful English style garden to visit between Easter and the end of October, with 3000 varieties of flowering plants, trees and shrubs, its Museum of Old farming Implements. It also has a corn maze in season and later in October a Pumpkin Festival
They even have an English Salon du Tea.
At the time of writing the Gardens are open from the 17th April to 1st November, but do check their web site for up-to-date information.
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Musée-château de Mayenne
A castle from the early Middle Ages, which is more than 1000 years old. This is one of the best preserved civil buildings of the Early Middle Ages in Europe.
The castle houses a museum which, through an interactive tour, allows the visitor to discover the remarkable Carolingian vestiges and the history of the castle for 1000 years.
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Jublains - Museum and Archaeological site
A great site full of history, evidence of Roman occupation is everywhere. The Amphitheatre, Temple and Baths below the church are free to visit and wander around while the Museum and the large impressive Fort charge a small entry fee. It is well worth a day out to visit this attraction.
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Les Jardins de la Mansonière Saint Ceneri-le-Gerei
Les Jardins de la Mansonière are situated just up the hill from Saint Ceneri, there is a car parking area on your right and the gardens are on the left.
Philipe and Michele Manson bought the house and grounds in 1986 and now have now opened their charming garden to the public for garden visits.
The gardens developed around a charming stone house,their love of gardens and gardening meant that the garden gradually grew in size and scope and became a series of garden rooms with a particularly English-garden influence.
They have opened a little Sop and a salon Du Tea You can also enjoy tea, coffee or fruit juice.in the shade of parasols or gazebos, or even in a comfortable deckchair.
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Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei
Set in beautiful hills known as Les Alpes Mancelles, Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei has a big character, explaining its membership of the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France®. Artists adored it, including Corot and Courbet, pre-Impressionist landscape painters.
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Bike, cycle hire and tandems
Rent quadricycle, bicycle, tandems and mountain bikes to enjoy a ride with family or friends on the greenways of Mayenne!
The route, the duration and the price depend on your choice: Rosalie 2, 4 or 6 places, Tandem or VTT. Prices vary from 6 to 20 €.
A petanque court and a picnic area are at your disposal to extend your trip.
Nearby, enjoy the beautiful setting on the edge of Lake Haute Mayenne.
Open All Year
Tel: 06.15.56.56.72
Fête et Foire-expo de la Madeleine Country Fair
2 day Country Fair / Agricultural Show Free Entry
Château de Fougères
Well worth going to see is the Château de Fougères situated on the Brittany Normandy borders.
There has been a castle in Fougères for more than 1,000 years on the same site. The current castle dates from the 12th century.
Then there is the Old Town of Fougères, who`s inhabitants where cloth-makers, dyers and tanners; tanning was a by-product of cattle-breeding.Some lovely Old Timber Framed buildings to see.
Then there is the New part, which over looks the Châteaux.Very nice for a bit of shopping. There is also a Horology shop/Museum some interesting Clocks to be seen.
Mont-Saint-Michel
The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances. It is highly recommended place to visit, a great day out for all the family.
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Sille Plage
In the heart of the forest near to Sille-le-Guillaume, a lake of 32 ha allows you to practice many water activities: swimming, pedal boats, sailing, canoeing, fishing. In the local vicinity you can also indulge in climbing sites, hiking, mountain biking or horse riding.
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Alligator Bay Reptilarium at Mont Saint Michel
See more than 300 tortoises living in large landscaped gardens some weighing more than 100 kg and more than a 100 years old. Crocodiles,Caimans Alligators and then visit go into the large reptile house with tunnels, ladders you can climb, pyramids and glass towers with boas, pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards and chameleons.
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