Farm immersion, the Pontmain pilgrimage site, the Normandy and Brittany coast, hikes through the hedgerow countryside — every stay is a new adventure.
Live at the pace of your (great-)grandparents in a 100% self-sufficient setting — water, electricity and food all produced on site — with every modern comfort.
Fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs from the kitchen garden — a free, educational family activity. Discover how to grow food without chemical fertilisers or machinery.
Watch or feed our goats, Kune Kune pigs, hens and the farm's other residents. Your own pets are welcome by arrangement for a genuinely pet-friendly stay.
Visit the solar installations, the rainwater system, the composting and the greenhouses — an inspiring eco-stay, perfect for curious families.
Depending on the season and your interests, a range of workshops can be arranged during your stay. A unique chance to learn the skills of a fully self-sufficient farm.
And more on request, depending on your interests.
If you want to devote your whole stay to farm life, Olivier offers a lively, varied full-board experience. Children love it — and so do parents!
Some places seem to stop time. Pontmain is one of them. In 1871, on a starry winter night, the Virgin Mary brought a message of hope to a country in crisis: "But pray, my children; God will answer you before long."
Whether you are a pilgrim for a day or simply searching for meaning, the Pontmain Basilica opens its doors for a unique spiritual encounter, bathed in the blue light of its legendary stained glass. L'Angeberdière, just 4 km away, is the ideal base to extend the experience in the calm of the countryside.
At the gateway to Brittany, Fougeres proudly unfolds its medieval lanes, its upper town lined with half-timbered houses and, above all, its majestic castle — one of the largest in Europe. Here history is written in stone, breathed along the ramparts and heard in the hanging gardens overlooking the town.
Food markets, craftspeople, shows and festivals punctuate the season. Fougeres forest, with Chenedet lake and its leisure park, rounds off a perfect day.
Our accommodation sits deep in the countryside — but the sea is only an hour away. One day is enough to touch the horizon.
"Wonder of the Western world" — the thousand-year-old abbey rises from a bay swept by Europe's greatest tides. A medieval pilgrimage site and one of the most visited places in France. Book your entry in advance.
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The walled corsair city, its ramparts and beaches, then on to Cancale — oyster capital — Dinard and Cap Frehel along the Emerald Coast. A full day to savour.
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For a quieter day out: peaceful beaches, lovely family walks with your pets, and good seafront dining. Carolles offers panoramas over the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel from its coastal footpaths.
With so many and such varied activities within reach of L'Angeberdière, you will never be short of things to do. Olivier keeps a full range of local tourist leaflets at your disposal.
Find every activity, restaurant and event in the region on the official Destination Mayenne website. Olivier also keeps tourist leaflets available throughout your stay.
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19th-century Marian sanctuary built on the site of the 1871 apparition. Over 200,000 pilgrims a year, remarkable stained glass and neo-Gothic architecture.
A certified horse-tourism area with waymarked bridleways through preserved countryside. Several riding centres around Gorron and Lassay offer treks and rides.
Treetop adventure (8 courses from age 4), paintball, kayaking on the Colmont and swing-golf in a natural setting. Open spring to autumn, 12 km from L'Angeberdiere.
A local producers' market: goat cheese, honey, organic vegetables, farm cider, sourdough bread and regional charcuterie. Also markets in Landivy (Tuesday) and Ambrieres (Saturday).
A 600 km cycle route from Caen to La Rochelle through the Mayenne valley. Family-friendly surfaced sections; bike hire in Mayenne and Gorron.
13 walking circuits from 1.6 to 13 km through Armorican hedgerow country. Valleys, waterfalls, lakes and exceptional wildlife on foot or by bike.
One of the largest medieval castles in Europe, with 13 towers and imposing ramparts ringed by the Nancon river. The upper town counts 50 listed monuments.
A former royal forest of 1,000 hectares of beech and oak at Bazouges-la-Perouse. Ponds, remarkable trees, ancient monuments and free waymarked loops.
A managed beach, inflatable water park, paddle, canoe and kayak hire on the lake. Play area and snack bar in season — guaranteed hit with children.
A renowned weekly market in the town centre with Breton and Mayenne producers. Crepes, charcuterie, cheeses and market gardening — combine it with the castle visit.
A lake in Fougeres forest with treetop courses, canoeing, swimming and picnic areas. Easy 6 km lakeside walk — ideal for the whole family.
A 1,000-hectare state forest of sandstone rocks, ponds, menhirs and dolmens. Well-marked trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
A listed 15th-century fortress with barbican, wall walks and eight towers. One of the finest strongholds in Mayenne.
A Merovingian fortress overlooking the Mayenne river, with a remarkable medieval archaeology museum. Lovely old town with quays and gardens.
A pioneering 70-hectare eco-park on rehabilitated quarries. Unusual lodgings, nature trails and educational workshops on ecology and biodiversity.
A botanical garden dating from 1618, perched on a spur with exceptional views over the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Twelve themed gardens, 2,400 catalogued plants.
The steep valley of the Varenne river, with preserved Norman landscapes, apple orchards and hedgerows. Hiking trails start from the perched medieval town.
Founded in 1152 amid woods and ponds, one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in France. Listed church, cellar and refectory.
Remains of the 12th-century Norman castle perched on a rocky spur, with panoramic views over the Varenne valley. Free access all year.
In Laval's Old Castle, a museum unique in France dedicated to self-taught painters, including local son Henri "Douanier" Rousseau. Permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The most important medieval religious monument in Mayenne, blending Romanesque, Gothic and classical styles. Free entry all year.
Officially one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" — a fortress William the Conqueror never managed to take. Romanesque keep, Renaissance manor, exceptional views.
A triangular medieval castle with remarkably preserved ramparts and a half-timbered old town. 50 listed monuments — among the finest medieval towns in Brittany.
A 17th-century chateau with a zoo of 500 animals (80 species). Summer falconry shows and guided castle tours — a family classic between Rennes and Saint-Malo.
Olivier shares routes and local tips during your stay.