A perfect introduction to Cycling in France

Easy to reach, easy to cycle. Still unknown except to a lucky few

An unusual pork pate, Rillettes du Mans, is only produced in the Mayenne

Liverot and Pont l’Eveque are local cheeses, a real treat to be sampled one evening

Mayenne is famous for apple orchards so try the Calvados and eat the apple tarts

The regional hotels are *** and a chateau with an occasional ** hotel

Lots of hotel pools, ideal for families

Our cycling holidays start and finish at Hotel du Commerce at Vaiges. The Mayenne & Sarthe is the perfect region for leisurely cycling, more of an appetite builder than a sweat producer.

Much of the cycling is along towpaths by the river Mayenne travelling through gentle, undulating countryside.