While you're here

Markets

Montaudin itself is tiny, so most local shopping happens in the surrounding towns.

• FougèresSaturday morning market in the town centre, one of the larger ones in the area.
• Ambrières-les-ValléesSmaller Friday market, good for a quieter visit.
• MayenneSaturday market along the river, worth combining with a walk by the water.

Restaurants

We will keep this list updated with places we have actually tried, but a few reliable starting points nearby:

• FougèresThe old town has a good spread of bistros and crêperies within walking distance of the château.
• Local aubergesSeveral small auberges in the surrounding villages do a solid, no-fuss menu du jour at lunchtime.

Walks

• Around the villageA gentle loop through the lanes and farmland surrounding Montaudin, good for an hour or so.
• Fougères forestA larger forest with waymarked trails, a short drive away.
• Château de FougèresNot a walk exactly, but the château and its ramparts are worth the trip and easy to combine with a stroll through the old town.