Holiday apartment in Ceaucé: circular trails, cycling route and culture

Ceaucé has two circular hiking trails. In addition, there is the Vélo Francette, the lake and several traces of regional history. The themes range from paths through the countryside and a cycling route between two towns to local traditions.

Walking trails and the lake

The hiking trail routes in Ceaucé run beneath tree canopies and along sunken lanes. The paths through Ceaucé’s green countryside pass several manor houses. There are opportunities for walks at Ceaucé’s lake. The lake remains a separate section for walks, in addition to the circular hiking trails. The circular hiking trails and the lake thus represent two different forms of walking.

Ceaucé on the Vélo Francette

Ceaucé lies on the Vélo Francette, the cycling route between Le Havre and La Rochelle. The Vélo Francette stage between Domfront and Mayenne offers an option via a greenway towards Ceaucé. On a cycling trip, the long-distance route of the Vélo Francette can serve as an additional planning framework alongside the stage between Domfront and Mayenne. The route therefore offers two scales for cycling days: the broader route between Le Havre and La Rochelle and the more specific stage connection between Domfront and Mayenne. Alongside this cycling theme, the circular hiking trails and the paths through Ceaucé remain separate themes for planning each day.

Green countryside and elevations

In addition to the paths through Ceaucé’s green countryside, Mont Margantin, a hill, is located nearby. Further afield in the region around Ceaucé lies Mont du Saule, a mountain. Those who explore the countryside around Ceaucé beyond the paths within the town therefore have both a nearby and a broader landscape connection. The two elevations also differ in their designation as a hill and a mountain, respectively.

Church, festival and historic sites

The parish church of Saint-Ernier also provides a distinct cultural highlight. It was rebuilt from 1884 onwards; the choir and transept were completed in 1894. The completion of the choir and transept marks a later phase of the rebuilding. The Saint-Ernier festival is traditionally held in Ceaucé. As part of the celebrations, local residents decorate eight wayside crosses. Visitors interested in culture take note of the parish church and the Saint-Ernier festival; historic sites can be found further afield in the region around Ceaucé. The parish church’s architectural history is thus complemented by a local festival tradition with a specific custom.

Further afield in the region around Ceaucé are four historic sites: Château de Mayenne, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Daniel, Abbaye de Savigny and Abbaye des Blanches. These four sites comprise Château de Mayenne and three abbeys. For cultural days out, Ceaucé’s architectural history and community tradition stand alongside historic places further afield in the region.

Discover more places: Nécy, Réveillon, Ménil-Vin, Bellou-En-Houlme, Saint-Michel-Des-Andaines, Aunou-Sur-Orne, Saint-Ouen-de-Sécherouvre, Bazoches-Sur-Hoëne

More about the region: Orne.