Pays-de-la-Loire Days Out: Mayenne (53)

A day out at Le Malidor Recreation & Camping Centre: A family run campsite, open to all. Restaurant, fast food, bar, entertainment, swimming pool, mini golf, boule court, small animal farm, fishing lakes. Function hall for weddings/celebrations. Fully-equipped new cabins. In the Northern Mayenne.
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AJ Hackett - Bungy: The worlwide bungy jumping chain, with the French location being in Normandy. Just over the Loire region border at the Viaduc de la Souleuvre, La Ferriere Harang (14).
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Chateau de Goue: A very imposing chateau built in the 16th century from granite. Open April 1 to October 1 from 14:00-20:00 every weekend. Group visits available all year round by appointment.
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Cider Museum: You can taste the products (degustation) and products are for sale. Can be found at La Durtiere, Melleray la Vallee (53).
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Espace culturel Louis Debre: Louis Debre's workshop is open to the public to watch the creation of sculptures in bronze, marble or stone. At rue Pierre et Marie Curie in Ernee (53).
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Tel: 02 43 05 77 61 Fax: 02 43 05 88 68

France Mayenne Fluviale: France Mayenne Fluviale offers boats that do not need a licence, but are habitable for navigation on the river Mayenne (53). FMF can be found at Le Port, Daon. Site in French only so just call to book.
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Jardin des Roses: Garden open to visits by the public, in the old potager of Prieure Saint-Clement. English spoken. At rue de la Chaussee aux Moines in Craon (53).
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Jardins des Renaudies: Over 3000 plants of different species have been planted in this beautiful undulating garden in Colombiers du Plessis (53) which is open from 1 April to 14 October on Tuesday to Saturday 13:30-18:00 and Sunday 14:00-19:00.
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Tel: 02 43 08 02 08 

Jublains Ville Romaine: Archaeological museum in the old Roman town of Jublains. At 13 rue de la Liberation, Jublains (53).
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Lactopole Andre Besnier: Dedicated to traditional milk production. Open all year round for visits, from Monday to Saturday. At 10-20 rue Adolphe Beck, Laval (53).
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Le Refuge de l'Arche: Animal park with 1,500 animals in natural surroundings on 14 hectares of land. Kid's playground, picnic areas. On the Route de Menil in Chateau Gontier (53).
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Tel: 02 43 07 24 38 Fax: 02 43 70 18 32

Musee Robert Tatin: Started in 1962 by Robert Tatin and containing his sculptures and paintings in the genre of mythic and imaginary characters. Exhibitions include films of his life and temporary exhibitions of other artists' work. At La Frenouse, Cosse-le-Vivien (53).
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Vieux Chateau and Musee d'Art Naif de Laval: 11th century chateau with over a hundred Naive paintings offering guided, hourly visits. At Place de la Tremoille, Laval (53).
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Tel: 02 43 53 39 89 Fax: 02 43 53 35 86