Welcome to Gîte-Milvain, in the heart of the countryside between Gorron and Fougerolles du Plessis in North West France. Milvain is a tiny hamlet, noted on maps dating back to the 17th Century. It lies in a peaceful farming region with arable crops and dairy pasture. The area is also the setting for the novel “La Bête de Milvain” by Jean Grangeot, 1853 but the only “beasts” these days are the wildlife, including buzzards, kites, swifts, deer, hares and many butterflies.

Guest amenities in the Gîte

Our Gîte is recently created from a modernised two-room extension. It is equipped with a fitted kitchen, lounge with UK Freesat television, electric heating, new shower and bathroom. There is a bedroom upstairs with double bed plus linen and towels provided – all the amenities you need. Outside, there is a private informal garden which is free for you to explore. There is ample on-site parking, free wifi and we are available to help if you need. The television has a wifi connection which may enable you to watch French and other European TV Channels, depending on your subscriptions.

Nearby villages (5 minutes drive) offer shopping (for essentials), local Mairies, a pharmacy and doctor’s surgery, pubs and restaurants as well as a variety of activities, including country lane walks, lake fishing, football, boules and cycling. Mayenne is a beautiful department in the Pays de la Loire region of France. There are numerous historical and picturesque towns within easy reach, where one can pass the time browsing street markets, strolling along river banks or sipping refreshments at a cafe. Why not come to relax at Gîte-Milvain and explore the delights of the French countryside at your leisure? Message us or use the book now buttons to enquire about reservations.

We also try to do our bit for carbon reduction for the climate