Having originated at the foot of Mount Avaloirs in the department of Orne, the River Mayenne, which is nearly 200 km long, courses through the department of Mayenne, over peaceful, verdant landscapes, as well as beautiful towns such as Mayenne, Laval and Château-Gontier, which have a rich heritage. This pretty river has a number of locks and lends itself particularly to river tourism: cruising on a sightseeing boat, a trip in a canoe-kayak or on a raft, a canal boat trip, a fishing trip – these are all good ways to discover the charms of the Mayenne valley... As well as the various activities on the water, you can cycle or walk along the 85 km pathway, taking the towpath between Mayenne and Daon. Interesting information boards are dotted along the way, with facts about the local flora, fauna and built heritage.
The last ferry over the Mayenne is found at Ménil, used by local people and tourists alike to cross the river to the other bank, in the direction of Coudray.