2 days/1 night
Hiking exploration in the Pays de Laval
We suggest you combine discovery of Laval’s heritage with the pleasure of hiking alongside the River Mayenne.
Programme Day 1
Group arrives at the hotel in the early afternoon.
Hotel check-in.
- Guided and commented exploration of the Historic centre of Laval with a guide.
- Guided and commented tour of the Jardin de la Perrine.
- Group boarding on the passenger boat "Le Vallis Guidonis" for a cruise dinner.
- Commented river tour.
Return to the hotel around 11 pm.
Programme Day 2
- Departure for the hike along the towpath to Entrammes, formerly known as Inter-Amnes (between the waters). The length of the hike can be adjusted at your request.
- Guided and commented tour of the Port of Salut Abbey, the "Historic" place where the famous cheese is made. Monastic life and organisation will be presented during the tour.
- Lunch in one of the town’s restaurants around 12:30 p.m.
- Guided and commented tour of the Gallo-Roman Baths. These are the oldest traces of civilisation in the Pays de Laval and are in a remarkable state of conservation.
End of the programme and group departure around 4.30 p.m.
2017 PRICES
- €168.00/pers. – based on 50 people or more
- €175.00/pers. – Based on 40 to 49 people
- €187.00/pers. – Based on 30 to 39 people
- €211.00/pers. – Based on 20 to 29 people
5% off these tariffs for tourist industry professionals
Included in the price: all elements listed above.
Not included in the price: transport, personal expenses.
Around the Petites Cités de Caractère (Small Towns of Character)
Programme Day 1
- Evron Basilica. Guided and commented tour of Evron Basilica. Notre-Dame de l’Épine Basilica has come through time and the ages and is a significant building in Evron’s heritage.
- Brasserie La Suzannaise in Sainte-Suzanne. Tour of the brewery with explanations on making beer followed by a tasting.
- Lunch in Sainte-Suzanne.
- Medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne. Tour of the medieval town: learn about the history and architecture of Sainte-Suzanne.
- Moulin de Thévalles in Cheméré le Roi. Guided and commented tour of the watermill in Thévalles (classified site) including operation of the mill and history of the setting.
- Return to Laval with dinner at the hotel. 2-Star Hotel in Laval. Hotel check-in, night and breakfast.
Programme Day 2
- Fromagerie bio from Maine in Entrammes. Presentation of the cheese milk cooperative by film, followed by view of the production process through a glass screen and tasting.
- Parné-sur-Roc. Discover the bucolic charm of this village, its medieval bridge which spans the Ouette, the picturesque houses, the Romanesque church, 12th-century porch-bell tower and the impressive lime kilns. Guided tour of the Petite Cité de Caractère.
- Lunch in a village of the area.
- Saint-Denis d’Anjou village. Guided tour of the charming medieval village of Saint-Denis-d’Anjou that has maintained its narrow streets and stately houses from the 15th and 16th centuries (followed by sampling of local apple juice).
End of stay.
2017 PRICES
- €193.00/pers. – Based on 40 to 49 people
- €195.00/pers. – Based on 30 to 39 people
- €198.00/pers. – Based on 20 to 29 people
5% off these tariffs for tourist industry professionals
Included in the price: all elements listed above.
Not included in the price: transport, personal expenses.
Information & bookings
Group Department
Tel: +33 (0)2.43.49.46.18
Your contacts:
Thierry BOISSONNOT - thierry.boissonnot@agglo-laval.fr
Emilie PESLIER - emilie.peslier@agglo-laval.fr
Nadia LETRONNIER - nadia.letronnier@agglo-laval.fr