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!
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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!
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.
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.
Pretty restaurant set at the edge of the village of Montreuil Poulay. Lovely terrace to enjoy in the summer months with a ‘plat de jour’ menu and bottle of wine. Good value!
Ô bas du bourg
Pretty restaurant set at the edge of the village of Montreuil Poulay. Lovely terrace to enjoy in the summer months with a ‘plat de jour’ menu and bottle of wine. Good value!
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.
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.
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, Franciaország
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 - cant 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 - cant 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!
Drinks & Nightlife
Many, many restaurants and bars to choose from in this spa town, open air concerts during summer months, race track, parks and gardens plus shops and forest walks.
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Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Many, many restaurants and bars to choose from in this spa town, open air concerts during summer months, race track, parks and gardens plus shops and forest walks.
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!
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 et 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 et 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.
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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.
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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Haute Bretagne Botanikus Kertje
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!
Essentials
Intermarche supermarket can be found just on the edge of town but Lassay center has 2 boulangeries, 2 pharmacies, bank, butchers, chocolate shop, florist, epicerie, cheese shop bars and small restaurants.
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, chocolate shop, florist, epicerie, cheese shop bars and small restaurants.
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.
La Michaudière - Ferme du Cheval de Trait
La Michaudière