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The Mayenne Valley

Walking, leisure and relaxation

An unique valley, an invitation to discover

As the gateway to the Vélo Francette, the towpath is also a privileged guide to the region’s treasures. With its “guinguettes”, themed cruises and relaxing itinerary, it’s a place where you can recharge your batteries and get back in touch with nature. This verdant path follows the meandering river, offering walkers and cyclists a unique experience, where every pedal stroke echoes to the soothing rhythm of the water.

Our light cruises

On the Vallis Guidonis

At the heart of Laval’s lights

Discover the illuminations from a privileged vantage point: the Mayenne River.
Climb aboard the Vallis Guidonis just before the lights come on and enjoy the captain’s commentary as he introduces you to the city from the water…

Practical information

  • Dates: December 3 to January 4, Wednesday to Sunday (except December 24, 25, 31 and January 1)
  • Time: 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Single price: €11 · Free for children under 2 years old

Enjoy a special moment during a cruise. Enchanted by the magic of Laval’s Christmas lights, you will savor a festive menu while sailing on the Mayenne River.
An unmissable experience of Laval’s Christmas lights!

Practical information

  • Dates: Wednesdays and Thursdays from December 3 to 18
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Prices: €58/adult – €30/child under 12

On the menu
“La Châtaigne” cocktail (or fruit juice cocktail) and appetizer
Royal foie gras, toast, smoked duck breast salad, pickles (cold)
Veal roulade with cep coulis
Duo of Entrammes cheeses, green salad
Large raspberry and lemon macaron
White and red wine · Mineral water · Coffee or herbal tea · Sparkling wine

Share an exceptional moment with your loved ones. During this cruise in the heart of the Lights, the pianist’s musical accompaniment will complement the chef’s festive menu, delighting your senses.
A unique and harmonious interlude!

Practical information

  • Dates: December 6, 12, 13, 20, 27 and January 3
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Prices: €72/adult – €36/child under 12

On the menu
4 seasonal petits fours to enjoy
Roasted langoustine, Thai broth and vegetable ravioli
Roasted veal noisette, pumpkin mousseline with hazelnuts, traditional vegetables, full-bodied jus
Duo of mature Mayenne cheeses with mesclun salad and condiments
Festive log cake with exotic fruits
Glass of Crémant de Loire . Mineral water · Wine · Coffee

Treat someone special today with our cruise gift cards and give them the gift of a getaway on the water.
Available at the Laval Tourism store.

* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.
Menus created by our partner chefs: La Cantine, Le Palatium, and Le Petit Périgord.

The towpath

Completely rehabilitated over the years and maintained every year by the département, this ancient path once used to pull barges has now become a major axis for hiking in Mayenne.

The 85 km of green ribbon running alongside the river, with its numerous locks and guinguettes, provide an opportunity to discover a natural heritage that is virtually unique in France.

Hikers, walkers and other nature enthusiasts can discover La Mayenne from every angle: history, heritage, fauna, flora, nature, locks.

From Laval and the Halte fluviale, choose the bike that’s right for you (electric-assist, traditional, Gravel) and its equipment (children’s trailer, follower bike, panniers) and create your own adventure!

The Halte fluviale

Your starting point for unforgettable leisure activities!

Located in the heart of Laval, in the Square de Boston, 5 minutes from the historic center, the Halte Fluviale de Laval invites you to enjoy the pleasures of being close to nature, and offers you a foretaste of the vacations.

The Halte Fluviale not only welcomes strollers and river tourists, but also hires out electric or motor boats without a license, pedalos and bicycles with or without a baby trailer, as well as all-terrain scooters.

  • Open from April to August

Taste 100% local

As the water flows

Guide du Halage

A gold mine of information on this emblematic route