Top Things to do in Mayenne
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire
Discover the best top things to do in Mayenne, France including Chateau de Lassay, Le Refuge de l'Arche, Jardin de la Perrine, Memorial des Deportes de la Mayenne, Pont Vieux (Old Bridge), Musee Robert Tatin, Jublains: Ville Gallo-Romaine, Musee du Chateau de Mayenne, Chateau de Sainte-Suzanne, Basilique de Notre Dame de Pontmain.
Restaurants in Mayenne
1. Chateau de Lassay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Perfectly preserved XVth century fortified castle with 8 towers, ramparts and drawbridges, in the charming old town of Lassay-les-Châteaux.
2. Le Refuge de l'Arche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
unique place in Europe where all the animals have a history. Wounded, captured or abandoned animals in the Ark of Refuge had a life before being greeted: today more than 1 200, representing 150 species on 15 hectares. There's no training, no show. But felines, monkeys, reptiles, bears, birds ... that come to life. Quite simply. Created in 1976 by Christian Huchedé, the association Cepan, recognized public utility since 2014, works for three missions: animal protection, social inclusion, public awareness for animal rights. It manages two distinct activities, the Refuge de l'Arche (1 200 animals, 150 species) and the Wildlife and Environment Centre Local Wild "Valentine Perrin and Jacques" (360 animals supported in 2015).
Reviewed By matandsu
Good views of all the animals when we visited - and being able to read the stories of how the animals were rescued and ended up in the refuge added to the experience.
3. Jardin de la Perrine
4. Memorial des Deportes de la Mayenne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Memorial of the Deportees from Mayenne. You can discover exhibitions, objects, maps, chronologies and mural paintings.
5. Pont Vieux (Old Bridge)
6. Musee Robert Tatin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By mrtartempion - Gizeux, France
Of course ,this place in itself worth the visit.......it's a kind of place that you will remember all your life....!!! mr robert tatin a genius artist... it is like a small cambodian "angkor wat" or little bit similar as "le palais ideal" "facteur cheval" in a drome area (village of hauterives 26 ) if you are about 100/150 kilometers around that place...rush there and enjoy this unique and very special (stunning) artistic atmosphere....!!!...you will not regret it..!!! make 3 hours time ...minimum...!!!
7. Jublains: Ville Gallo-Romaine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By U4210FPjamess - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Stopped here on the way to Saint Suzanne, and what a treat! This is a wonderfully set up exhibition, with a lovely route around the whole village and information points explaining the sites, including: Temple, Roman Baths, Ampthitheatre, and hill fort. Really good value - could easily spend several hours walking around the wonderful sites.
8. Musee du Chateau de Mayenne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
The museum's opening is the result of the discovery in 1993 of a remarkable 1100 year old palace within its walls. It's the best conserved Carolingian civilian building in Europe.Since the 10th century till nowadays, the castle has been used as : palace, fortified castle, prison and now a museum. You will discover the castle history as well as archaeological collections from the Middle Ages.
9. Chateau de Sainte-Suzanne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By U4210FPjamess - Nottingham, United Kingdom
This is a truly stunning village in the Mayenne region, with the castle taking centre stage in re-telling its history. It is a wonderful set up, with breathtaking views from the ramparts and at centre stage is a museum with wonderful exhibits to assimilate. Walking around the village, there are also lovely signs and pointers to each buildings' history. Really worth a visit!
