Let’s go to the wood in one of the rare state forests of the Mayenne.

I told you yesterday, go with binoculars to observe migratory birds on the vast Curecy pond, protected by a mangrove which also allows birds to nest. The absence of leaves will allow you to see and hear in all discretion, especially from an observatory.

Thanks to the presence of the medieval abbey of Bellebranche, the forest was miraculously saved from enormous clearing. The forest only covers 140 ha, but you can also discover it as you wish by taking the large forest paths. The French State bought the forest in 1850 to use the tall oak barrels for naval vessels. The droughts of 1990 and 1995 compromised the growth of these large and noble trees and the forest had to be replanted with tall trees. See you in 200 years for them to mature.

All of this is explained by interpretation panels that punctuate your route, clearly identified by 2 marked circuits. In any case, you have the Mayenne of sunken lanes in your pocket and you don’t have the risk of getting lost.

Alain Gueguen


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