The best traffic-free bike rides around Saint-Charles-La-Forêt

Magnificent viaduct, the largest in Mayenne, blends in very well with the landscape.

Atypical work of art (a little special all the same in this green setting on the banks of the Mayenne) with a staircase under the deck which allows you to cross the Mayenne.

It is the castle which gave its name to the town. Only the fortifications remain. These ramparts are more than a thousand years old and were built in the 11th century.

The Catholic Church - Saints Cyr and Julitte d'Argentré dates from Roman times and is dedicated to Saint Cyr and Saint Julitte, two martyrs of the early Christian church. You can admire the fresco in the vault above the main altar, which features geometric patterns from the 12th century. You can also admire the marble altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, the clock from 1875, the paintings and stained glass windows from the 20th century. The church is open to visitors during Heritage Days which take place every year in September.

The Mayenne Viaduct is an impressive bridge that spans the Mayenne River for 300 meters and offers two ways to cross it: at road level with a bike or car, or at arch level with your feet. At the arch level, a wooden terrace located in the middle offers you a breathtaking view of the river and the surrounding landscape. You can also access the banks and towpath on both sides of the bridge, and enjoy nature and wildlife. The viaduct is part of the northern bypass of Château-Gontier, a charming town with a rich heritage that is worth visiting. Inaugurated in 2022, the viaduct is the largest road bridge in Mayenne.

Château-Gontier is a medieval gem. The banks of the Mayenne offer peaceful walks, while its lively weekly market brings residents together in a friendly atmosphere.

It is the castle that gave its name to the town. Only the fortifications remain. These ramparts are more than millennia old and were built in the 11th century.

Saint Joseph is the patron saint of fathers, workers, but also "of the good mother". This is why he is often chosen to patronize hospital chapels. Among the reasons which compel us to recognize Saint Joseph as the advocate of the dying, we can notice three main ones: - his own death took place in the arms of Jesus, his adopted son and of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, the happiest one could wish, - his quality as the adoptive father of Jesus, the "Sovereign Judge", on whom our eternal salvation will depend, - his formidable power against the demons who, at the moment of death, give their last attacks with more virulence.