Self-catering holiday homes: Mayenne
Make a holiday rental gite or property in Mayenne, France your home away from home
The quiet, rural department of Mayenne lies between the Loire Valley and southern Normandy, in the Western Loire, which has been declared as a ‘cultural landscape of exceptional beauty’ by UNESCO. It is a peaceful department where eating well, enjoying the countryside and unwinding slowly are the favoured pastimes for holiday makers staying in self catering Mayenne properties or gites.
Things to do on holiday in Mayenne, France
The northern part of Mayenne, France, is protected by the boundaries of the Parc Naturel Regional de Normandie et Maine, which is a huge area of unspoilt forested hills, which draw tourists to Mayenne properties from across Europe to walk, ride and cycle through the hugely attractive scenery. Cycling from town to town is a highly enjoyable way to explore from a Mayenne property, but you can also choose to go by car or boat is you do not feel you have the energy to cycle!
The rivers which cross the park and the Mayenne River which crosses the department are teeming with fish, and throughout the fishing season, anglers and fisherman can be seen trying their luck along the banks or wading in the shallows of the many rivers which gently meander through the countryside.
There is a strong sense of history throughout Mayenne, with frequent reminders of the department’s rough past throughout both town and country. The Roman town of Les Jublains is the best place to visit from a Mayenne gite to see remnants of the past. There are Roman temples, baths and a huge theatre on view in Les Jublains, and are well worth visiting.
Places to holiday in Mayenne, France
Mayenne’s capital, Laval, is a clean, stone town, surrounded by thick defensive walls with the 11th Century Chateau standing proudly in the town centre. Laval is a very cultural town, and there are often galleries, shows and performances occurring in various venues throughout the town. To see what is on where, check the local papers when you arrive in your holiday rental property in Mayenne.
The town of Mayenne itself is a quiet, rural town, well known for its delicious local foods and wines. There are many magnificent restaurants to choose from, where you can sample some of the 40 local wines, 100 cheeses and 300 desserts of Mayenne! There is plenty to see in the town, with historic chateau and relaxing spas, but if you think you may get lost when you first arrive in your holiday rental property in Mayenne, free tours of the town can be taken from the Tourist Information office at 2:30 daily during July and August.
Weather in Mayenne, France
Mayenne is blessed with a very mild climate, where temperatures never get unpleasantly hot, so if you like it warm but not scorching, a gite in Mayenne during the summer is perfect. Average temperatures hover around the 20˚C mark during the summer, and rarely dip below 5˚C in winter.
Flights to Mayenne, France
Dinan Airport (DNU) is the closest to a holiday rental property in Mayenne. Approximately 90 minutes from the centre of Mayenne, Dinan Airport receives daily flights from London Stansted (STN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA). The ports of the France’s north coast are around 2 hours drive if you wish to bring your car over on the ferry.
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Beautifully restored country cottage — Property 88392
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 84 m²
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- 2 bathrooms
- rural , village
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £230 - £430 per Property per week
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Cottage old and modern style with a swimming pool — Property 97656
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 390 m²
- 7 bedrooms, sleeps 12
- 8 bathrooms
- rural
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £640 - £800 per Property per week
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Cottage on a château estate — Property 64010
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 100 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- 2 bathrooms
- rural , waterfront
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £380 - £480 per Property per week
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Lovely charming cottage in the Haut Anjou region. — Property 69502
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 170 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- 2 bathrooms
- rural
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £312 - £348 per Property per week
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Cottage on a château estate in the Mayenne — Property 19826
- House, self catering
- floor area: 90 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5
- 2 bathrooms
- rural , waterfront
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £377 - £476 per Property per week
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La Petite Grange: Beautiful watermill and cottage with own private lake. — Property 96308
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 250 sq. ft.
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
- 1 bathroom
- rural , waterfront
- garden
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £400 - £600 per Property per week
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Coach House in tranquil grounds of Chateau — Property 50335
- House, self catering
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8
- 4 bathrooms
- rural
- garden
- pool
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £600 - £1050 per Property per week
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A tranquil corner of rural France. — Property 98831
- Cottage, self catering
- floor area: 55 m²
- 1 bedroom, sleeps 2
- 1 bathroom
- rural
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £215 - £375 per Property per week
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Quiet rural farmhouse cottage near Villaines la Juhel. — Property 5235
- Farmhouse, self catering
- floor area: 120 m²
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
- 1 bathroom
- rural
- garden
- pets not allowed
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £250 - £300 per Property per week
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Le Moulin De Fontenay: Beautiful watermill and cottage with own private lake. — Property 96308
- House, self catering
- floor area: 400 sq. ft.
- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 6
- 1 bathroom
- rural , waterfront
- garden
- pets considered
- Rates (shown in £ GBP)
- £500 - £700 per Property per week
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