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Meslay-du-Maine

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Mayenne

Meslay-du-Maine is a commune of Mayenne in the region Pays de la Loire. It takes place about twenty kilometers from Laval and Sablé-sur-Sarthe, not far from Grez-en-Bouère.

Populated since prehistoric times, as evidenced by archaeological remains today presented at the Laval Science Museum, the region of Meslay-du-Maine developed into a parish during the 12th century. Briefly English at the time of the Hundred Years War in the fifteenth century, the city is illustrated in the chouannerie in the eighteenth century.

Today, Meslay-du-Maine is mainly appreciated for its tourist activity, in particular for its architectural heritage and its wide choice of leisure to practice in the base located in full nature. Dynamic, the town also provides locals and visitors with important cultural events.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMeslay-du-Maine
Postcode53170
Latitude47.9503850 (N 47° 57’ 1”)
Longitude-0.5568040 (W 0° 33’ 24”)
AltitudeFrom 63m to 112m
Surface area24.18 km²
Population2862 inhabitants
Density118 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLaval (24 km, 27 min)
Insee code53152
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Meslay-Grez
DepartmentMayenne
TerritoryMaine
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Denis-du-Maine3.4 km (7 min)
Le Bignon-du-Maine4.3 km (7 min)
Arquenay5.5 km (8 min)
Saint-Charles-la-Forêt5.7 km (9 min)
La Cropte6 km (7 min)
Le Buret6.1 km (9 min)
Maisoncelles-du-Maine8.1 km (10 min)
Préaux8.7 km (11 min)
La Bazouge-de-Chemeré8.7 km (13 min)
Ruillé-Froid-Fonds9 km (14 min)
Grez-en-Bouère9.8 km (11 min)
Bazougers10.4 km (10 min)
Chémeré-le-Roi10.6 km (11 min)
Villiers-Charlemagne11.4 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Romanesque, the church of St. Peter was restored many times in the nineteenth century. It reveals a tower-tower whose base is the eleventh century, and a bell of the sixteenth century, listed historical monument.

Do not miss to admire the chapel Notre-Dame de Saubert of the nineteenth century, or the castle of Arcis. Built in the sixteenth century, the latter is listed as an historic monument.

The Chesnaie leisure center attracts a large number of visitors. Located in the heart of nature, it offers various activities for children and adults, as well as picnic areas to spend a pleasant day with family or friends.

The racecourse of La Bretonnière is the scene of many horse races. He is the third in France for the qualification of the French Trotters.

To practice your swing, head to the swin golf club of Meslay and its driving range in the countryside.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

The market is held every Friday morning. A Christmas market is also organized in December.

A festival of the game with different demonstrations is proposed in February.

Each week of Ascension, Meslay-du-Maine organizes its jazz festival with concerts by local, national or international artists.

The city hosts every June a driving contest at the Hippodrome de la Bretonnière.

In October, there will be a beer festival with tastings and a musical evening.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Zoo de la Flèche queue-jump ticket
Entertainment26 € La Flèche (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
From one mill to another
Village visitEasy2:00La Roche-Neuville (13.1 km)
Morinière circuit
HikeEasy3:00Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (19.7 km)
Fontenelle Circuit
HikeEasy1:45Prée-d'Anjou (22 km)
Brissarthe Church - The Hague Castle
HikeIntermediate3:00Les Hauts-d'Anjou (29 km)
Botanical circuit of the Val d'Argance
HikeEasy20 minDurtal (39 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A restaurant
A rental car
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