Cultural associations Mayenne

The city centre has a beautiful medieval appearance with narrow streets. Half-timbered houses and special hotels are well restored and the former baronnie of Anjou can take advantage of a certain character, made of stone, slate and wood.

The association Lecture en Tête is a benchmark for the promotion of contemporary literature in Laval and France. Since 1992, it has organized the Festival du Premier Roman, which spotlights young literary talent. But Lecture en Tête doesn't stop there, offering meetings with authors throughout the year as part of its literary season. The association is also behind a writing residency in Mayenne and the Prix Littéraire du 2e roman. In short, Lecture en Tête provides access to the diversity of today's literature.

Created in 1991, this small club is very active. Its members maintain and blazing the numerous hiking trails around Villaines-la-Juhel and even open others with walkers and riders. In May they organize the country of Pail's trekking to the Mancelles Alps, which can count on very beautiful landscapes and some very nice coasts… The 17 th edition approaches: to your bicycles!

Jublains, formerly Noviodunum, capital of the Diablintes, kept in excelling state, many memories of the Gallo-Roman era. Of no less than 25 ha, there are still impressive remains of four major sites, symbols of the richness and influence of the city in ancient times - it flourished three centuries before the barbarian invasions were right. It is the largest Gallo-Roman archaeological site in western France. This tourist city welcomes 35 000 visitors per year and organizes various art exhibitions and cultural events.

The village does not lack colours or perfumes: it's actually classified 3 flowers by the national committee for flowered. These flowers only add to the charm of this small city of character, which is not lacking. This beauty stems from its simple old houses, but also from its situation. It is built on the edge of the Ernée, on foot and partly on impressive rocky cavities. At the top of the peak of sandstone, a virgin and a calvary watch the city.

L'Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) is a volunteer association based in the city of Laval. The AVF offers friendly events for new residents and people looking for social ties, to help them discover their new surroundings and make new friends. The network operates on the principle of volunteerism, where everyone contributes their desires and passions to contribute to the well-being of all. The AVF teams will be happy to welcome and inform visitors as soon as they reopen.

Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne is a charming town in the Pays de la Loire region of France. For newcomers to Château-Gontier, the Association Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) offers a welcome service to help them adapt to their new surroundings. The AVF offers a warm welcome on rue Boulet-Lacroix, where a team of dynamic volunteers is ready to inform and entertain new arrivals. Fun, artistic and outdoor activities are on offer, as well as day trips to discover the city and the region. Newcomers' talents are also welcome to lead activities. The AVF de Château-Gontier enjoys the support of the municipality in fulfilling its mission.