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Looking for a cosy Gite in peaceful countryside in Northwest France?
Then we welcome you to Gite-Milvain. Let us look after you while you relax, surrounded by quiet farmland views and the occasional wildlife.
Do you want to know about Milvain?
Milvain is a tiny hamlet consisting of a retired farmer’s house and a few mostly disused barns near to the historic village of La Doree. We are next door to the farm, on a private driveway, by a blue sign marking our Gite. There was a Cross at the top of the lane, but it is now derelict. It was featured in the novel by Jean Grangeot “La Bete de Milvain”, by Jean Grangeot, 1856.
Milvain in history.
We believe Milvain was first shown on maps from the 15th century as a small farming community, probably existing from the 10th century. These days, it is a tiny, quiet hamlet where there are birds, butterflies, bees and the occasional rabbit. Nearby, in La Doree, an abbey was founded in the year 997, ruled by the Diocese of Mont Saint Michel on the pilgrimage route from Mayenne.
What is there nearby?
There are quaint villages nearby where one can find all the basic amenities, plus small fishing lakes and country walks. Gite-Milvain has a modest garden, wildlife-friendly with a few fruit trees, shrubberies and rewilded areas. A short drive takes you to Chateau de Goue in Fougerolles du Plessis. In the village, you will also find a really good boulangerie, Pharmacie and Maison de Sante, plus a branch of Credit Agricole, La Poste and a fine Church, with a small friday market. Also within a 20 minute drive lie Gorron, Desertines, Passais, Savigny, Ernee, Saint Denis de Gastines, Vieuvy, Landivy and a number of Chateaux, all mentioned in historical records dating back to medieval times.
Are there local activities – football, fishing, walks, cycling?
About 2 km along the road there is a local football field where matches are played most Sundays in Winter. In La Doree, there is a small, pretty fishing lake where rods can be hired and fishing is allowed for 6 Euros per day. There are several country walks, including the major Randonnee passing through La Doree, between Mayenne and Mont Saint Michel. Nearby in Gorron, there are boules courts, an adventure park and numerous cycle routes with races throughout the year.
There are several country walks, including the major Randonnee passing through La Doree, between Mayenne and Mont Saint Michel. Nearby in Gorron, there are boules courts, an adventure park and numerous cycle routes with races throughout the year.
Book direct for the best rates.
The online booking agents are good for searching places and getting basic information but there is no substitute for directly contacting a cottage, such as Gite-Milvain and getting the best rates, free of commission charges. We can also tell you about our Gite and the surrounding area.
Contact Us
We are best contacted via email to: gite@milvain.fr . We are also on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Whatsapp,, X and YouTube
Address
5 Milvain, 53190, La Doree, Pays de la Loire, France (Owners on site in the rest of the house, #.3) (We’re easy to find, go South from the Ferry Ports)