Villaines-La-Juhel: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Villaines-la-Juhel is characterised by its medieval keep: it stands on the town’s heights at an altitude of around 210 metres and offers panoramic views over Villaines-la-Juhel. Among others, the 19th-century scholar Abbé Angot traditionally dates it to the 11th century.
The history of the town also includes the former Saint-Georges church, which was built in the 12th century and demolished in February 1963, as well as the Saint-Georges bell tower dating from the 12th century. It was restored in 1963, continues to be used for the call to prayer and has three bells. A sandstone stele is considered a rare witness to the Gallic era in Mayenne.
Those who choose Villaines-la-Juhel as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and history
The “le patrimoine en balade” town walk through Villaines-la-Juhel is 3.7 kilometres long and features 15 information panels. They display old views, postcards or historical photographs of the town. Along the streets, the walk covers architecture, cultural heritage, fauna and flora.
Market and cycling
The “Le marché” market in Villaines-la-Juhel offers fresh and local products.
For mountain biking, La Vaucelle is one of eight mountain bike circuits marked by the FFV. The eight circuits start at the Les Perles mountain bike base.
Geographical setting
In the vicinity of Villaines-la-Juhel are Mont du Saule, a mountain, and Mont Rochard, a hill.
In the wider regional surroundings of Villaines-la-Juhel are Château de Vassé, a château, Château de Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, also a château, Abbaye Notre-Dame de l'épine d'Évron, a historic site, and Château de Lonray, a château. The Parc Régional Normandie-Maine, a regional park, is also located there. Butte Chaumont, a hill, is likewise situated in the wider regional surroundings of Villaines-la-Juhel.
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