La Baconnière: Nature and Brickmaking History

Whether you’re interested in walks, nature watching, or leisure activities in the town, La Baconnière offers several specific points of interest to help you plan your stay. At La Briqueterie, the pond and paths are as much a part of the local scene as the history of clay extraction and brickmaking. Other attractions include a pump track, the Espace Langerringen recreation area, and a restaurant serving seasonal, local produce. When looking for a hotel in La Baconnière, it helps to first consider which of these interests you most during your stay.

La Briqueterie: Walking Paths and Brickmaking History

At La Briqueterie, nature and industrial history come together: the historic site is associated with clay extraction and brickmaking in La Baconnière. Clay extraction and brickmaking are two related aspects of the same local history. On March 18, 2011, Mayenne Nature Environnement awarded the site the designation “Chemin de la nature” (Nature Trail).

The pond and paths there offer opportunities for walks. The variety of plant life includes several kinds of reeds and rushes, water mint, the yellow flowers of Pulicaria dysenterica, knapweeds, and other plants. A walk here can therefore offer two different perspectives: the site’s former use for clay and brickmaking on the one hand, and its plant diversity on the other.

Leisure Activities in Town

For a chance to get active in town, La Baconnière has a pump track. Its course features rollers and dips; the facility is designed to be multigenerational, mixed, and inclusive. Helmets are required on the pump track, regardless of age or skill level. Keep this clear requirement in mind when planning your visit. Espace Langerringen is a different kind of leisure area: this recreation and gathering space is next to the town hall and includes play areas with a zip line and slide, as well as a tennis court. One practical difference when choosing between the facilities is their design: a pump track with rollers and dips versus play areas and a tennis court.

Church History and Motorhome Facilities

The Church of Saint-Corneille-et-Saint-Cyprien is also part of the town’s history, but its later status is important for planning a visit. The former parish church was rebuilt between 1864 and 1868 to plans by departmental architect Pierre-Aimé Renous; it was destroyed in the summer of 2023. The rebuilding belongs to the church’s earlier history, while its destruction is the later event that matters for visits today.

A service station for motorhomes, with water and waste disposal facilities, is located behind the church in La Baconnière. If you’re travelling by motorhome, check the facility’s condition before setting out.

Restaurant and Visit Planning

Le One is a family-run restaurant that has been operated by the same family for four generations and serves fresh, seasonal, local produce. Menus and opening hours may change, so check the latest details before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Chemazé, Saint-Georges-sur-Erve, Congrier, Ballots, Montenay, Port-Brillet, Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers, Changé.

For the broader travel overview: Mayenne.