The Mayenne river and meadows in the low valleys of Angers

Montreuil-Juigné, whose particularity is to have 2 locks, and Cantenay-Epinard, in the confluence of the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers, have a rich cultural heritage and a new bicycle touristic route “La Vélo Francette” since 2015 to link Normandy to the Atlantic coast.

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Important information :
April 2024 - Due to flooding, some of the paths and roads along the route may be partially under water, so please remain vigilant.
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Touristic places :
- The towpath of Mayenne permits going along the river between those two towns.
- The Montreuil-Belfroy lock, 34m long, was used to transport raw materials to supply the flourmill.
- The “Vieux Cantenay” hamlet, located along the river of Sarthe, has beautiful abodes, like the château de Grand Vaux and La Hautvraie.

Equipment at your disposal :
- Toilets and picnic tables along the river of Mayenne in Cantenay-Epinard
- Toilets (during the opening of the campsite) and picnic tables near the campsite of Montreuil-Juigné
- Picnic tables near Montreuil-Belfroy lock

Practical information :
- Trail not passable during floods
- Cycling path

Circuit marked out in mauve.