CENTRE LA CHARNIE – PEP 53

Located in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes in Mayenne (53), the Centre La Charnie is a unique welcoming place, entirely dedicated to nature, environmental education and the discovery of the territory.
On the edge of the forest, it offers a peaceful and green setting, ideal for recharging your batteries and exploring the treasures of the region: Saulges caves, the medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne, or the Gallo-Roman site of Jublains.

A natural and eco-friendly setting:
The center has a chicken coop, a shared garden, an educational pond, a multi-sports pitch and large outdoor spaces.
The site is entirely on one level, suitable for kindergartens, people with reduced mobility or visual impairments, and is part of an eco-citizen approach, including a wood chip boiler.

Comfortable and flexible accommodation:
12 rooms with 5 beds each with bathrooms and showers
3 rooms with 3 beds each with bathrooms and showers
Foyer and sitting room
2 classrooms and a games/library area
Educational garden
Large outdoor spaces for activities and leisure

Our accommodation packages:
The center offers stays adapted to all audiences:

– Self-catering accommodation: rental of buildings, equipped kitchen, activity rooms and access to the outdoors for families, associations and groups.
– ANCV senior holidays: relaxation, conviviality and discovery of local heritage with gentle activities.
– Sibling weekends (ASE): special moments for brothers and sisters taken in by Child Welfare Services, in a safe and caring environment.
– Seminars and training courses: modular rooms, on-site accommodation, catering available and team-building activities.
– Discovery classes and holiday camps: educational workshops (biodiversity, geology, renewable energies), cultural excursions, sports activities and outdoor games.


A starting point for exploring the region:
The center is ideally located to enjoy nature and local heritage:
Prehistoric caves of Saulges,
The medieval town of Sainte-Suzanne, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France
Jublains archaeological site
Hiking trails in the Charnie forest

Catering and prices:
Meals are prepared on site.
Full board rates start from €45, varying according to your needs and the type of stay.

A warm welcome:
The team at Centre La Charnie supports every stay to guarantee comfort, safety, and a friendly atmosphere. Whether for school trips, summer camps, groups, or families, we help you organize an authentic, rejuvenating, and community-focused stay in the heart of the Mayenne region.