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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.