Museum – Fire Service Museum (Les Pompiers)

Street Theatre – certain weeks during the summer

Lake - Large picturesque lake with bridges, fountains and ducks (did I already mention the lake?)

Cinema – English viewings at certain times.

Markets – variety of stalls but mainly local produce

Vide Greunier - the French equivalent of a ‘Car Boot’ sale. You will be amazed!

Chateau – In the Bagnoles Chateau area (surprise!) Typical French Chateau with turrets and fountains and splendid grounds.

Open air concerts – At certain times usually on warm balmy nights.

Train/Bus Guided Tour – Takes you all around the town (and past our house). An English translation sheet is available.

Horse racing – Usually Pony & Trap. Superb spectacle and you can have a bet too. (Certain times)

Vintage-car rallies – The Jaguars, Bentleys and Rolls Royces are to die for.(Certain times)

Tour de France – Not stopping here but passing through the town this year.

Mushroom picking – We have never seen so many mushrooms in our lives. You'll need a basket and stout shoes/boots and a mushroom field guide. (Care must be taken as some of these mushrooms are poisonous!) Professional tours are organised at the local office de tourisme. (autumn)

Roc au Chien – Accessed from a nearby forest walk, this vantage point and local natural attraction offers splendid views over the town.

Canoe/Kayaking – There are lots of places to experience canoeing and kayaking. One such place is at Torschamp on the La Varenne river.

Fishing – Permits are necessary but the fishing is good.

Horse riding – At La Moussaie. For beginners and experienced riders alike. Venture deep into the heart of the forest and just sit back and enjoy the ride. Probably the best way to see the forest.

Stud Farm – At the ‘Haras Du Pin’. If you like horses and even if you don’t you will be impressed by this magnificent show. Described as ‘Le Versaille du Cheval’.

Mont St. Michel – Incredible! About 1˝ hours away

Tree top walks – kids from 5 years to ??? years will absolutely love this. Not for the feint hearted though!

Paris – About 3 to 4 hours away but not much to do or to see here!!!!!!!!!

Le Mans – Not just the 24 hour race. There’s also the ‘Classic Le Mans’ which has all the old Jags and Porches etc. About 1˝ to 2 hours away.

Normandy Beaches – If you haven’t been then you probably should. We experienced a range of emotions.

Domfront – An historic 11th century fortress town with castled walls. 25 minute drive away. Really pretty town steeped in history. We spent a day there in the summer and watched 'knights in shining armour' in a medieval tournament including jousting, sword fighting, flag waving etc. A great day out. Street bars and cafes, shops, museums.

Fireworks display – Quite often but always on July 14th (Bastille Day)

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