Jardin du Bout-du-Monde
Jardin du Bout-du-Monde is an urban park positioned on a natural slope above the Mayenne River, with pathways and planted areas that connect different sections together. The grounds feature seating areas, open green spaces, and a play area for children.
The park was created in 1732 and reflects how public green spaces developed in the Pays de la Loire region through the centuries. Its continued care shows the city's long commitment to maintaining this location.
The name refers to an old concept of the world's end, and locals use this space as a place to connect with nature. Visitors can observe how plant life shifts with the seasons throughout the grounds.
The park is easy to walk through with paths throughout and many places to rest along the way. Comfortable shoes are a good idea since the slope is steep in some areas.
The location on a natural cliff edge offers changing views of the Mayenne depending on the season and time of day. The river takes on different appearance with changing light, especially around sunset.
Location: Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne
Inception: 1732
Address: Pl. Saint-Jean, 53200 Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne, France
Phone: +33243704274
GPS coordinates: 47.83101,-0.70636
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Mayenne holds medieval castles and fortresses that rise from gentle countryside, along with churches and museums that speak to centuries of history. You can explore military architecture from the 9th to the 18th century and discover art collections and archaeological sites that reflect the region's past. Nature plays an important role too: Mont des Avaloirs offers views across rolling hills, while the prehistoric caves of Saulges preserve traces of ancient human presence. Parks and gardens like Jardin de la Perrine and Garden of Le Bout du Monde invite walks and show how people have shaped these lands. Places such as Château de Sainte-Suzanne, Château de Lassay, and Basilica Notre-Dame d'Avesnières stand as witnesses to architecture and faith, while museums like the Robert Tatin Museum and Naïve Art Museum keep the region's creative heritage alive. Towns like Laval serve as centers where historic bridges, old baths, and public squares connect these stories together.
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Couvent des Ursulines
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Église Saint-Rémi de Château-Gontier
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Vieux pont de Château-Gontier
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Hôtel de Lantivy
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Hôtel de Saint-Luc
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Hôtellerie du Louvre
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Église Saint-Julien-le-Martyr de Coudray
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Église Saint-Martin
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Église de Fromentières
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Chapelle du Moulinet
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Chapelle du cimetière de Fromentières
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Halles de Château-Gontier
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