Juvigné: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature and Trails

The Étang Neuf de Juvigné is listed as a ZNIEFF and classified as a sensitive natural area of the Mayenne département.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Juvigné can read here about the Étang Neuf, the town centre and the Musée de l’Evolution Agricole.

Fishing is possible at the Étang Neuf in Juvigné with a day permit. The easy Circuit de l'Etang Neuf circular trail near Juvigné is 6 km long, takes around two hours and starts at the Étang Neuf car park.

The ornithological observatory at the Étang Neuf is open year-round, except on hunting days.

History and Culture

The present-day Église Saint-Martin de Juvigné was rebuilt in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1868, replacing an older building. Juvigné has held the “4 Fleurs” label since 1994.

The houses grouped around the church and the main square are often built of granite and decorated with flowers. A walk through Juvigné town centre reveals narrow streets, a washhouse and the parish garden.

The Musée de l’Evolution Agricole presents an exhibition covering 1,200 m² that traces two centuries of rural history through numerous video stations. The museum aims to collect, restore, enhance and preserve agricultural equipment.

The wider region around Juvigné is home to the Château du Plessis (Argentré-du-Plessis), a château; the Geometer Tower, a historic site; the Fresnaye Tower, a historic site; the Golden Tower, a historic site; and the Jardin du Parc, a garden.

Further destinations: Couesmes-Vaucé, Congrier, Montsûrs, Andouillé, Gesvres, Changé, Coudray, Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers

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