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Levaré: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Accommodation in Levaré

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The historic Grand Chemin Montois forms a wide curve between Levaré and La Dorée. This 320 km pilgrimage and hiking trail leads from Tours to Mont-Saint-Michel via Le Mans and Mayenne, connecting the tomb of Saint Martin with the shrine of the archangel.

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In the Middle Ages, Levaré was one of the 13 staging towns on the Grand Chemin Montois.

Those who have chosen Levaré as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Things to do

The Sentier botanique No. 23 is an easy 9 km circular hike. Along the Sentier botanique No. 23, information boards provide details about the names of the plants found along the route.

Nature

At 251 metres, Taillis-Laurent is the highest viewpoint in the north-west of the Mayenne département. At Taillis-Laurent, information boards provide details about the various plants that grow on the siliceous hill.

At Taillis-Laurent, the route passes a sunken lane and a picnic table on the edge of a private copse.

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Culture and history

In the centre of Levaré, the Croix de la Cervelle depicts the attributes of a pilgrim: a pilgrim's staff, hat and bag.

The castle in Levaré features construction phases from the 11th, 16th and 18th centuries. It was partially listed as a Monument historique on 30 October 2006.

The partially protected castle complex in Levaré included moats, remains of defensive structures, a chapel and a former walled kitchen garden.

Other destinations: Nuillé-Sur-Vicoin, Saint-Germain-le-Guillaume, Laval, Juvigné, Placé, Hercé, Loigné-Sur-Mayenne, Contest

To the main travel overview: Mayenne.

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