Mayenne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire. See also our Mayenne travel guide
Evron
The highlight here at Evron is the Abbey of Notre Dame, in particular the very ancient abbey church See guide
Jublains
Here in Jublains you can visit the roman ruins of the ancient city that once stood here See guide
Lassay-les-Chateaux
Small town with two 15th century castles and a popular public garden See guide
Laval
The castle, the river and the historic centre make the substantial town of Laval very interesting to visit See guide
Les Jardins des Renaudies
Les Jardins des Renaudies is a pretty garden in north-west France See guide
Mayenne (town)
Quite a small town, the highlight of a visit to Mayenne is the nearby walk along the banks of the river See guide
Sainte-Suzanne
The medieval village and the castle in the pretty village of Sainte-Suzanne still retain much of the original town fortified walls See guide
Saulges
The principal attraction in Saulges is the caves, occupied in prehistoric times See guideFor more information see the Mayenne guide
Market towns & days in Mayenne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Andouille: Thursday
Chateau-Gontier: Thursday &
Craon: Monday
Ernee: Tuesday
Evron: Thursday
Gorron: Wednesday
Laval: Tuesday & Saturday all day
Mayenne: Saturday & Monday
Meslay-du-Maine: Friday
Port-Brillet: Tuesday
Renaze: Friday
Villaines-la-Juhel: Monday
Tourist attractions to visit in Mayenne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
4* Towns in Bloom
Chateau-Gontier
Coudray
Juvigne
La Cropte
Saint-Loup-du-Gast
Towns of Art and History
Evron: See tourist guide
Jublains: See tourist guide
Laval: See tourist guide
Mayenne: See tourist guide
Sainte-Suzanne: See tourist guide
Saulges: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Chateau-Gontier: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du château de Vilaines
Jardin d’atmosphère du Petit Bordeaux
Jardins de la Massonnière
Jardins de la Pellerine
Jardins du château de Poncé
Jardins du Mirail
Parc et jardin de Clivoy
Parc et jardins du château de Craon
Parc et jardins du château du Lude: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Chateau-Gontier
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Sainte-Suzanne: See tourist guide