Along the Mayenne river by bike

Safran went in search of new horizons. We were attracted by the Mayenne and its tempting towpath. Here was a cycling route perfect for those, big and small, who enjoy peddling on the flat in perfect safety!

An unspoilt band of greenery stretches 85 kilometres along the banks of the Mayenne river. It's a veritable Nature Park with frequent explanatory panels which reveal the secrets of the Mayenne, between land and water, all along the way.

Encountering the local built heritage is a strong point of the trip. in addition to the locks, mills and fords of the river itself, the towpath runs through three pretty towns decked in flowers and rich in must-see heritage sites - Mayenne, Laval and Château-Gontier. The Mayenne is quite simply delightful.

Highlights

• the security of knowing that these rides are along safe, level itineraries ideal for cyclists
• the rich heritage of the riverside: locks, watermills, fords...
• exploring the fine Castle and Cathedral in Mayenne
• the night in a manor-house set in a seven-and-a-half acre park, no less...
• discovering the treasures of Laval, listed as a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire"