Picnicking in Mayenne promises a moment of sharing, laughter, and bonding with your loved ones. Whether by the water, surrounded by nature, or with a breathtaking view, our selection of the best picnic spots in the Coëvrons region of Mayenne will satisfy all your expectations! Get out the tablecloth, the delicious local produce, and the refreshing drinks; choose your picnic area!

Picnic areas by the water

Picnic table at the
Picnic table at l, © Philippe Caharel – Mayenne Tourism

Selle Ford Pond

On the edge of the Gué de Selle pond in Mézangers , nestled within 30 hectares of woodland, numerous picnic tables, some sheltered, are available. It's the perfect spot for gatherings with family or friends! After your meal, enjoy the on-site water sports and leisure activities, open during the summer season ( pedal boats , pedal cars , canoes , swin-golf , etc.). Playgrounds and hiking trails are accessible year-round.

Fenderie Pond

On the edge of the Fenderie pond in Deux Evailles , in a wooded area of ​​9 hectares, shaded picnic tables await you near the playground and the fitness trail.

Then enjoy the afternoon by indulging in a game of fishing or volleyball.

Fenderie Pond
Fenderie Pond, © Fabien Chéré – Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office
The Jouanne in Montsûrs
La Jouanne at Montsûrs, © Fabien Chéré – Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office

Along the Jouanne

On the banks of the Jouanne River in Montsûrs , picnic tables are set up near the Gué des Barres wash house on Rue de Saint Céneré. You'll also find them near the campsite and the wildlife park. After lunch, enjoy a stroll through the arboretum , and if you'd like to extend your walk, check out our hiking trails.


Picnicking in the great outdoors

At the Bois du Tay

At Bois du Tay in the commune of Hambers, enjoy a family picnic near the chapel. In the heart of 135 hectares of forest, reconnect with nature by exploring the many hiking trails in the woods, or try a game of escape forest , a treasure hunt , or laser tag as a team!

Tay Woods in Hambers
Bois du Tay in Hambers, © Fabien Chéré – Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office
Picnic at the Saulges Caves
Picnic at the Saulges Caves, © Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office

In the Valley of the Saulges Caves

Looking for a picnic in the heart of nature in Mayenne? Look no further: the Saulges Caves Valley is the perfect spot for you! Imagine yourself comfortably settled at one of the picnic tables, or spreading out a blanket by the Erve River, near the majestic cliffs. You'll be surrounded by unspoiled nature in this Natura 2000 protected site , making it one of the best picnic spots in the region!

At the Hambers Sensory Park

In the heart of the 2-hectare Bleuets sensory park in Hambers, come and have a picnic and spend a good time with your family, with wooden games on site, a pétanque court , the discovery of shrubs and fruit trees, a bird observatory, not forgetting the mini-farm for toddlers.

Blueberry Park in Hambers
Parc des Bleuets in Hambers, © Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office

The most beautiful viewpoints for picnics

The Mound Ganne

Tertre-Ganne in Sainte-Suzanne offers tables and benches where you can enjoy a meal with a breathtaking view of Sainte-Suzanne Castle and the medieval town ! Savor our local products while watching the stunning sunset at Tertre-Ganne!

You can access it directly by car, or via hiking trails.

Mound Ganne in Sainte-Suzanne
Tertre Ganne in Sainte-Suzanne, © Lezbroz – Teddy Verneuil – Mayenne Tourism
Sunset in Mayenne - Montaigu Hill in Hambers
Sunset in Mayenne – Montaigu Hill in Hambers, © Fabien Chéré

Montaigu Hill

The panoramic viewpoint at Montaigu in Hambers offers exceptional 360-degree views of the Coëvrons hills . Enjoy this moment of contemplation and escape with a picnic at the foot of the Montaigu Chapel . Below the viewpoint, the Montaigu refuge, located on hiking trails, can accommodate 50 people at its sheltered picnic tables.

Our Lady of the Fields

In the hills above St Georges-sur-Erve , at Notre-Dame des Champs , enjoy your meal while admiring the distant view of the Coëvrons hills. Two picnic tables are available.

A woman observing the Mayenne wooded landscape from the viewpoint of Notre Dame des Champs in Mayenne in the Coëvrons at Saint-Georges-sur-Erve
A woman observing the bocage landscape of the Mayenne region from the viewpoint of Notre Dame des Champs in Mayenne, in the Coëvrons area of ​​Saint-Georges-sur-Erve, © Hello Travelers

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