Guidebook for La Gautrie
Food Scene
We have recommended restaurants of all prices from small village eateries to Michelin star restaurants either that we have eaten in ourselves or have been recommended to us.
If you want to push the boat out this family run hotel in Bagnoles de L’Orne is a 1 star Michelin restaurant. Much of the menu is based around mushrooms particularly in autumn when the head chef gathers produce from the surrounding forest.
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Le Manoir Du Lys
Le Manoir du LysIf you want to push the boat out this family run hotel in Bagnoles de L’Orne is a 1 star Michelin restaurant. Much of the menu is based around mushrooms particularly in autumn when the head chef gathers produce from the surrounding forest.
Situated on the outskirts of Mayenne town you will find this unpretentious 1 Michelin star restaurant - , sublime food, lovely staff. Small and intimate, we have never been disappointed! Lunchtime menu excellent value! Booking essential!
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L'Eveil des Sens
429 Bd Paul LintierSituated on the outskirts of Mayenne town you will find this unpretentious 1 Michelin star restaurant - , sublime food, lovely staff. Small and intimate, we have never been disappointed! Lunchtime menu excellent value! Booking essential!
Excellent value for weekday ‘plat de jours’. Overlooking the river in Ambriere Les Vallees with a terrace to sit outside in the hot summer months. Always good standard of food and excellent pizza’s to eat in or take away. Opening times can vary depending on the season.
Le Relais de la Varenne
2 Rue Notre DameExcellent value for weekday ‘plat de jours’. Overlooking the river in Ambriere Les Vallees with a terrace to sit outside in the hot summer months. Always good standard of food and excellent pizza’s to eat in or take away. Opening times can vary depending on the season.
Quiet village restaurant set at the edge of the village of Montreuil Poulay. All local produce with some fruits and vegetables grown in the restaurant gardens. Great terrace to enjoy in the summer months with a ‘plat de jour’ lunch menu (16.50€). Evening meals freshly prepared Thursday - Saturday €32 - 3 courses. Evening booking required.
Ô bas du bourg
Quiet village restaurant set at the edge of the village of Montreuil Poulay. All local produce with some fruits and vegetables grown in the restaurant gardens. Great terrace to enjoy in the summer months with a ‘plat de jour’ lunch menu (16.50€). Evening meals freshly prepared Thursday - Saturday €32 - 3 courses. Evening booking required.
Set in the beautiful village of Fontaine Daniel this is a great little restaurant for fine dining particularly in the summer months when you can sit outside under a canopy of trees with views over towards the lake and small village chapel. Booking essential!
RESTAURANT LA FORGE
8 Pl. de l'OndineSet in the beautiful village of Fontaine Daniel this is a great little restaurant for fine dining particularly in the summer months when you can sit outside under a canopy of trees with views over towards the lake and small village chapel. Booking essential!
Le Petit Monde
2 Pl. de l'OndinePretty little crêperie in Fontaine Daniel - always an enjoyable experience!
Hotel Restaurant set next to the river Mayenne - seating on the terrace for warm summer evening dinners or lunch with a refreshing glass of wine!
Beau Rivage, 53100 Moulay, France
Hotel Restaurant set next to the river Mayenne - seating on the terrace for warm summer evening dinners or lunch with a refreshing glass of wine!
Logis Hotel Restaurant set above the towpath for the river Mayenne - can’t be missed off our list as we held our wedding reception there! Great for a summer lunch then walk off the calories along the towpath next to the river!
la Marjolaine
Logis Hotel Restaurant set above the towpath for the river Mayenne - can’t be missed off our list as we held our wedding reception there! Great for a summer lunch then walk off the calories along the towpath next to the river!
If you fancy a traditional English ‘Afternoon Tea and Cake ‘ experience this is the place to go. Finger sandwiches and delicious cakes - even with a glass of fizz for special occasions . Excellent fish and chips plus other snacks. Booking recommended to avoid disappointment in high season.
Bella's Tea Room
If you fancy a traditional English ‘Afternoon Tea and Cake ‘ experience this is the place to go. Finger sandwiches and delicious cakes - even with a glass of fizz for special occasions . Excellent fish and chips plus other snacks. Booking recommended to avoid disappointment in high season.
Quiet Nightlife!
The Mayenne department is a rural community and perfect for those wanting a slower, quieter experience!
Many restaurants and some to choose from in this spa town, open air concerts during summer months, race track, parks and gardens plus shops and forest walks. Recommend O Gayot for sitting outside -booking essential!
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Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Many restaurants and some to choose from in this spa town, open air concerts during summer months, race track, parks and gardens plus shops and forest walks. Recommend O Gayot for sitting outside -booking essential!
Located on the winding hill up from the river in Mayenne town this is a great place to chill out. All ages welcome, fantastic service, cocktails and great bar snacks. Walled outdoor garden with marquee and heaters in colder months for those who want to brave it! Fun night out for everyone!
Garden’s Pub
Located on the winding hill up from the river in Mayenne town this is a great place to chill out. All ages welcome, fantastic service, cocktails and great bar snacks. Walled outdoor garden with marquee and heaters in colder months for those who want to brave it! Fun night out for everyone!
In the summer months open bar and concerts (some free) at weekend evenings next to the Mayenne river. The town center square is turned into gardens served by the surrounding bars and restaurants for coffee, beers and enjoying the sunshine!
Mayenne Communauté
In the summer months open bar and concerts (some free) at weekend evenings next to the Mayenne river. The town center square is turned into gardens served by the surrounding bars and restaurants for coffee, beers and enjoying the sunshine!
Sightseeing
Pretty village with restaurants along the main street for a leisurely lunch - one of the ‘plus beaux villages de France’
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Saint Céneri-le-Gérei
18 Rue de l'ÉglisePretty village with restaurants along the main street for a leisurely lunch - one of the ‘plus beaux villages de France’
Petite cité de caractère and ‘plus beau village de France’ - very pretty medieval hilltop town - well worth a visit to walk around the cobbled streets and appreciate the views!
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Sainte-Suzanne
Petite cité de caractère and ‘plus beau village de France’ - very pretty medieval hilltop town - well worth a visit to walk around the cobbled streets and appreciate the views!
Petites cités de caractère - Fantastic example of a fortified medieval chateaux (12th Century) plus beautiful buildings if you take the time to walk around all the back streets and the medieval gardens. Tours of the Chateau in Lassay afternoons in the summer months. other times please check with the tourist office.
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Lassay-les-Châteaux
Petites cités de caractère - Fantastic example of a fortified medieval chateaux (12th Century) plus beautiful buildings if you take the time to walk around all the back streets and the medieval gardens. Tours of the Chateau in Lassay afternoons in the summer months. other times please check with the tourist office.
Pretty village setting - home to Toiles De Mayenne producers of high quality woven fabric - factory shop in the village with two excellant restaurants and an organic épicerie.
Fontaine-Daniel
Pretty village setting - home to Toiles De Mayenne producers of high quality woven fabric - factory shop in the village with two excellant restaurants and an organic épicerie.
Parks & Nature
Les Jardins des Renaudies
Les MezeraisSmall pretty gardens with tea shop
Discover 24 different garden settings in this beautiful 25 hectares of parkland with over 8000 different varieties of plants and vegetables. Picnic site and cafe on site
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Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne
4 La FolletièreDiscover 24 different garden settings in this beautiful 25 hectares of parkland with over 8000 different varieties of plants and vegetables. Picnic site and cafe on site
Beautiful gardens - inspired by English garden’s- the owners spent many holidays travelling around Uk visiting National Trust gardens - very inspirational for garden enthusiasts!
Jardin de la Pellerine
La LarderieBeautiful gardens - inspired by English garden’s- the owners spent many holidays travelling around Uk visiting National Trust gardens - very inspirational for garden enthusiasts!
Arts & Culture
Discover the restored chateau and fortified battlements set over looking the river in the centre of the town. Good little museum in the Chateau with views over the river and park. Easy access to the main town square afterwards for a coffee or a glass of wine!!
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MAYENNE
Discover the restored chateau and fortified battlements set over looking the river in the centre of the town. Good little museum in the Chateau with views over the river and park. Easy access to the main town square afterwards for a coffee or a glass of wine!!
Visit the castle of William the Conqueror - a virtual tour with a tablet was a great experience to see how it would have really looked or visit the newly opened museum for the civilians of WWII next door.
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Falaise
Visit the castle of William the Conqueror - a virtual tour with a tablet was a great experience to see how it would have really looked or visit the newly opened museum for the civilians of WWII next door.
Historic Roman town and museum with gallo roman fort and amphitheatre. Well worth a visit for those interested in all things Roman - also check out the agenda for any temporary exhibitions at the museum.
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Jublains Roman Fortress and Visitor Centre
D129Historic Roman town and museum with gallo roman fort and amphitheatre. Well worth a visit for those interested in all things Roman - also check out the agenda for any temporary exhibitions at the museum.
Visit the garden of sculptures of Robert Tatin - bizarre and bonkers but worth a visit!
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Musee Robert Tatin
Visit the garden of sculptures of Robert Tatin - bizarre and bonkers but worth a visit!
Laval - known as the town of Art and Culture - museums and art galleries to visit on rainy days. Laval is also the heart of the world famous ‘The President’ cheese and it has its own diary museum - La Cité du Lait
musée d'Art naïf et d'Arts singuliers
Laval - known as the town of Art and Culture - museums and art galleries to visit on rainy days. Laval is also the heart of the world famous ‘The President’ cheese and it has its own diary museum - La Cité du Lait
Essentials
Intermarche supermarket can be found just on the edge of town but Lassay center has 2 boulangeries, 2 pharmacies, bank, butchers, tea room, chocolate shop, florist, épicerie , cheese shop, pizza takeaway, bars and small restaurants for lunchtime ‘plat de jours’ . Small market on Wednesday morning - parking in the Roserie Garden car park on market day. Organic food market held on the first Friday of every month 16.00 - 20.00
Intermarche Lassay Les Chateaux
Rue de CouterneIntermarche supermarket can be found just on the edge of town but Lassay center has 2 boulangeries, 2 pharmacies, bank, butchers, tea room, chocolate shop, florist, épicerie , cheese shop, pizza takeaway, bars and small restaurants for lunchtime ‘plat de jours’ . Small market on Wednesday morning - parking in the Roserie Garden car park on market day. Organic food market held on the first Friday of every month 16.00 - 20.00
Entertainment & Activities
Golf of Bagnoles de l'Orne
Route de Domfront9 Hole Golf Course
From the Parc de Vaux just outside Ambriere you can go horse riding along the river, kayaking, canoeing or play tennis. Fishing licences are also available.
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Ambrières-les-Vallées
From the Parc de Vaux just outside Ambriere you can go horse riding along the river, kayaking, canoeing or play tennis. Fishing licences are also available.
If you are into horses this is the place for you! Featuring a show of up to 30 horses with optional lunch included. There is also a picnic area if bringing your own food.
La Michaudière - Ferme du Cheval de Trait
La MichaudièreIf you are into horses this is the place for you! Featuring a show of up to 30 horses with optional lunch included. There is also a picnic area if bringing your own food.
Great swimming reservoir with man made beach. Easy circuit walk, large carpark and restaurant/bar.
Bar de la plage la Ferté-Macé
Great swimming reservoir with man made beach. Easy circuit walk, large carpark and restaurant/bar.