The historic Grand Chemin Montois forms a wide curve between Levaré and La Dorée. This 320 km pilgrimage and hiking trail leads from Tours to Mont-Saint-Michel via Le Mans and Mayenne, connecting the tomb of Saint Martin with the shrine of the archangel.
In the Middle Ages, Levaré was one of the 13 staging towns on the Grand Chemin Montois.
Those who have chosen Levaré as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Things to do
The Sentier botanique No. 23 is an easy 9 km circular hike. Along the Sentier botanique No. 23, information boards provide details about the names of the plants found along the route.
Nature
At 251 metres, Taillis-Laurent is the highest viewpoint in the north-west of the Mayenne département. At Taillis-Laurent, information boards provide details about the various plants that grow on the siliceous hill.
At Taillis-Laurent, the route passes a sunken lane and a picnic table on the edge of a private copse.
Culture and history
In the centre of Levaré, the Croix de la Cervelle depicts the attributes of a pilgrim: a pilgrim's staff, hat and bag.
The castle in Levaré features construction phases from the 11th, 16th and 18th centuries. It was partially listed as a Monument historique on 30 October 2006.
The partially protected castle complex in Levaré included moats, remains of defensive structures, a chapel and a former walled kitchen garden.
Other destinations: Nuillé-Sur-Vicoin, Saint-Germain-le-Guillaume, Laval, Juvigné, Placé, Hercé, Loigné-Sur-Mayenne, Contest
