Unusual weekend in Passais Villages

A major destination for Christian pilgrims, Pontmain Sanctuary in Mayenne came into being after the Virgin Mary appeared to children in the village on 17 January 1871. The imposing Neo-Gothic basilica, erected in the 19th century near the spot…

At the edge of Normandy, the town of Mayenne has an imposing castle as a reminder of its past as a stronghold and ducal town. It has towered above the Mayenne river for over a thousand years. In turn a Carolingian palace, castle fort and prison,…

Nestling in a lovely spot in the heart of Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park is the 28-hectare La Ferté-Macé lake which offers water-based activities such as swimming, pedalo boating, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, as well as…