Mayenne
A compact town in northwestern France where cafés and restaurants line the banks of the River Mayenne, this subprefecture sits at the meeting point of the Pays de la Loire, Brittany, and Normandy regions. Originally a Carolingian stronghold, it grew through the linen trade, and the Château de Mayenne preserves a significant Carolingian military structure. The town also holds notable churches and private mansions, and belongs to the Pays d'art et d'histoire Coëvrons-Mayenne.
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- Population15,583
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
Nearest airports
Mayenne: quick answers
Where is Mayenne?
Mayenne is in France, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Fougères.
How do you get to Mayenne?
The nearest airport is Laval, Mayenne (LVA), about 40 min away by road. The nearest train station is Neau, about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mayenne?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is December, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mayenne?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 13 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mayenne?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei.