Sainte-Suzanne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Château of Sainte-Suzanne stands on a rocky promontory above the Erve Valley; the fortress of Sainte-Suzanne repelled William the Conqueror in 1087. Those choosing Sainte-Suzanne as their destination can combine their stay with plans to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The keep of Sainte-Suzanne is a rare and unique example of a Romanesque main tower. The medieval town has preserved flattened fortification walls, watchtowers, narrow and steep streets, and extensively remodelled houses. The two entrance gates have now been demolished, and a church was rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War. The medieval town also includes manor houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as a salt storehouse built in the 18th century.

The Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine in Sainte-Suzanne offers interactive and educational presentations on the heritage of Mayenne that are accessible to everyone. It presents the archaeology, architectural monuments, fauna, flora, landscapes and local know-how of the Pays d'art et d'histoire Coëvrons-Mayenne and the entire Mayenne département.

The Sainte-Suzanne paper mill produces paper from textile remnants such as cotton, linen and hemp cloth, using traditional techniques dating from the 13th century. It also offers guided tours and workshops for young visitors.

Landscape

Tertre-Ganne is a rocky promontory opposite the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne and offers a panorama of the fortress. The Erves Dolmen lies 3 km north of the Sainte-Suzanne municipality and is described as the oldest megalith in Mayenne.

The municipality acquired the Camp des Anglais to protect it and opened it to the public. The Camp des Anglais is an exceptionally well-preserved earthwork fortification north of the keep of Sainte-Suzanne.

Activities

The medieval garden of Sainte-Suzanne is freely accessible all year round. Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes makes its paths, trails and roads available year-round to hiking and cycling enthusiasts. The municipal visitor portal of Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes lists 12 routes, including walking, trail-running and mountain-biking routes.

Surroundings

The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'épine d'Évron is located in the immediate vicinity of Sainte-Suzanne. The Château de Vassé, a château, is located in the vicinity of Sainte-Suzanne. The Eglise Saint-Thuribe is also located in the surrounding area.

In the wider regional area around Sainte-Suzanne lies the Château de Sourches, a château. Mont du Saule, a mountain, is also located in this wider regional area. Mont Rochard, a hill, is additionally located in the vicinity of Sainte-Suzanne.

Other places: Ernée, Saint-Denis-D'anjou, Saint-Georges-Buttavent, Montaudin, Beaulieu-Sur-Oudon, Villepail, Chammes, Contest

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