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	The nearby town of Mayenne
		Mayenne is a quiet country town of rolling hills and slate roofs.
		Mayenne is the nearest town to the gite and about 10 km distant - easy cycling distance for those fit ones amongst you.
		Mayenne Chateau - A 9th to11th century castle that is being renovated - with ramparts and underground passages.
	www.lagite.co.uk /Mayenne.html (272 words)

	Mayenne - French to America
		Mayenne was one of the original 83 Departments created during the French Revolution on Mar 4, 1790.
		Mayenne is part of the current region of Pays de la Loire, on the River Mayenne.
		The Mayenne River bisects the area from North to South.
	www.rootsweb.com /~wialhn/French/Mayenne.html (183 words)

	Pays de la Loire, Province of France
		The region is cut from east to west by the Loire River.
		The préfecture (capital) is Laval; the sous-préfectures are Château Gontier and Mayenne.
		The landscape is sculpted by the Sarthe River and its tributary, the Huisne, featuring steeply sloped woods in the west, small farms surrounded by rows of apple trees, and especially dense forests in the east.
	www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Pays-Loire.shtml (1307 words)

	mayenne
		In the north Mayenne, like the department, is named after the river which meanders through the countryside.
		To the East, Les Alpes Mancelles, or Alps of Le Mans, is a green and hilly region of fruit trees, grazing sheep and streams, although hardly alpine in the strict sense of the word.
		Laval which straddles the river Mayenne, has an imposing 11th century Château dating from the era of the Count of Angjou, Foulques Nerra.
	www.geocities.com /reposenfrance/mayenne.html (490 words)

	MAYENNE - Online Information article about MAYENNE
		Mayenne is an old feudal town, irregularly built on hills on both sides of the See also:
		Mayenne has a subprefecture, tribunals of first instance and of See also:
		Mayenne had its origin in the castle built here by Juhel, See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /MAR_MEC/MAYENNE.html (447 words)

	Gite rental in Mayenne with shared pool, Grazay - walking, fishing, beach/lake nearby, rural retreat, TV, DVD
		Tucked quietly away between southern Normandy and the Loire Valley, Mayenne offers a taste of real French countryside with its undulating rural landscapes, fairytale chateaux and renowned for it's beef and dairy agriculture, cider apples and outdoor pursuits its easy to see why the region is known as the garden of France.
		Mayenne like most French places takes its name from the river which flows through its centre and is now used by tourists to fish, swim, kayak or a leisurely boat trip, with its 11th Century chateau and its ornate basilica dedicated to Notre Dame.
		Activities include:-Cycling/hiking on the Mayenne tow path, canoe-kayak on the Mayenne river, fishing on the Mayenne including night fishing, horse riding, Watersports, Golf, man-made beach with all waterborne activities.
	www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/Mayenne/8260 (1070 words)

	Pays-de-la-Loire: Introduction - France.com
		The major cities either straddle the rivers that feed into the Loire or lie along a stretch of Atlantic Coast.
		On the banks of the Maine River (formed by the confluence of the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers), Angers is a superb city whose majestic St. Maurice Cathedral and Château, both built in the 13th century, tower over parks and gardens ablaze with flowers in season.
		The main city in the Mayenne département is the birthplace of the painter Douanier Rousseau.
	www.france.com /docs/115.html (1300 words)

	EquusLibre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The river is a great attraction, so take a cruise and see the town and its intimidating 11th century castle from the water, then walk along the towpath to the Abbaye de la Coudre.
		85km’s of peaceful country trails next to the Mayenne river stretching from the town Mayenne, through Laval to the town of Daon, south of Chateau-Gontier.
		The path is accessible only to pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, and the river to canoes and kayaks and leisure boats.
	www.equuslibre.com /11984.html (637 words)

	Pays-de-la-Loire: Geography - France.com
		To the west, the Mayenne River valley can be either majestic or untamed.
		Its largest city, Laval, has preserved its historic narrow streets, half-timbered houses and beautiful bridge whose three arches span the Mayenne River. Nearby is the site of Jublains, an ancient Roman capital with the superbly preserved ruins of a fortress, temple, amphitheater and baths.
		• Laval. The main city in the Mayenne département is the birthplace of the painter Douanier Rousseau.
	www.france.com /docs/265.html (200 words)

	Chenin Blanc, flush inward quite restrained bottles, makes ane of the longest lived juiceless gabardine wines. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The Loire river marks the emblematical sectionalisation between the northwards and the south of France.
		Crack crosswise the river and drive on N152 rattling carefully until you amount to Vouvray, the family of the nigh renowned of the Loire whiten wines.
		These wines are scrumptious and balanced and fairly cystic fibrosis diagnosis priced..The Loire river marks the emblematical sectionalisation between the northwards and the auto washables portland oregon south of France..
	preypussy.sessocities.net /cruising/loire-river.html (5695 words)

	Mayenne Property : Villas, Gites & Apartments
		Mayenne is the most northern department in the Western Loire.
		Narrow streets lined with traditional medieval Mayenne property are a huge tourist attraction in the area - the street of Le Grand Rue with its view up to the cathedral being the most dramatic.
		Mayenne is the least expensive area for French property in the Western Loire.
	www.villasin-france.co.uk /mayenne.htm (207 words)

	BBC - Holiday - Destinations - Mayenne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Mayenne is one of the lesser-known areas of France, about a three hour car journey from the major ports.
		For the non-fishy among you, there are other ways to keep occupied: horse riding is one of the most popular activities, whatever level you're at.
		Ben visited the nearest big town of Laval, which straddles the Mayenne river.
	www.bbc.co.uk /holiday/destinations/france_normandy/index.shtml (565 words)

	Frome Twinning Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		On one bank of the river is the restful Murrhardt Garden and on the other the colourful Frome Garden, with topical floral mosaics and a St Aldelm plaque presented by Frome's mayor of that time to mark the 25th anniversary of our twinning.
		At this point the river is very wide and navigable, the town stretching along both sides with two grand bridges joining the two parts.
		The Mayenne is a tributary of the Loire and many boats travel along it, eg holiday boats (private and hired), tourist pleasure boats and a floating restaurant.
	www.frometwinning.co.uk /ftacg.htm (824 words)

	Mayenne Holiday homes house - Cottage on a château estate in the Mayenne
		The château lies beside the Mayenne River, about a kilometre outside the old town of Château-gontier in the western Loire, just south of Normandy.
		Crossing back over the river via the old bridge, our walk brings you now to the outskirts of the town & the 12th century Chapelle du Geneteil and the splendid Convent des Ursulines, which is now the home of the Theatre National du Pays de la Loire, a talented company that is well-known & loved.
		The whole park is yours to enjoy and if you take the boat across the river, there are some marvellous walks and cycle rides along the two paths.
	www.holiday-rentals.co.uk /France/holiday-house-Mayenne/p19826.htm?refid=availability_calendar_link (880 words)

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		This latter river marked the end of the hedgerow country and the movement of troops south of this natural dividing line into a temporary assembly area was the initial step preparatory to assembly at VITRE and seizure of the line of departure.
		Tanks, tank destroyers and artillery poured across the river on 24 August and the bridgehead was consolidated and firmly established.
		Troops crossing the river and in assembly areas on the west shore came under the fire of 88mm, 105mm and German tank guns.
	home.comcast.net /~johnstonww/M-XX-OpRpt-1.doc (12598 words)

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		Vendôme is a beautiful town built on the four courses of the Le Loir river.
		Picnic on the banks of the river Vegre and a guided tour by the local Historical Society.
		Next stop is the convent in Solesmes, which rests majestically on the river Sarthe.
	www.brindisi.ca /france/loire.asp (701 words)

	Le Petit Jauneau traditional French farmhouse with pool
		This large four bedroom farmhouse is situated at Champgeneteux in the Mayenne, bordering the regions of Normandy and the Western Loire and can easily be reached from Caen, St Malo and Cherbourg.
		Mayenne - 15 minutes - a pretty town with its own Chateau on the bank of the River Mayenne.
		Saint-Cénéri-le-Gérei is a tiny village, which has been listed as one of the prettiest villages in France, with a quaint little river full of trout, a local artist’s shop and a quality bistro.
	www.hhfrance.com /Western_Loire/Farmhouse/farmhouse.html (518 words)

	French Holiday Cottage on Normandy/Mayenne border, sleeps up to seven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The medieval centres of Mayenne, Domfront and Fougeres are all close by, as are the rivers Colmont, Mayenne and Varenne.
		The closest large town, Mayenne, has a variety of shops and restaurants and is situated on the river Mayenne.
		Close by is the Mayenne forest and town of Ambrieres les Vallees where the rivers Varenne and Mayenne meet.
	inicia.es /de/berenjena/mayenne.htm (284 words)

	30 years
		You were pioneers in Mayenne department and you still are : encouraging many sportsmen and sportswomen to follow you, to join you But not to overtake you.
		Thanks to you, Mayenners rediscover their river, La Mayenne, our town and department and from now on we will be boasting La Mayenne’s charms and attributes.
		On the river, you will be joined by sailors next year and in 1991 by the boats of Tourisme Fluvial.
	kayakmayenne.free.fr /english/30ans.html (494 words)

	Lone Sentry: Tough Ombres!: The Story of the 90th Infantry Division -- WWII G.I. Stories Booklet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Early morning June 10, the 'Ombres moved to attack and to deepen the VII Corps bridgehead established earlier by the 82nd Airborne Div, aided by a devastating barrage laid by the 90th's own 345th FA Bn.
		T/Sgt Norman G. Burandt, Elk River, Minn, was only a platoon sergeant, but on June 12, near Gourbesville, he plugged a gap in the lines with Co L of the 357th so efficiently that he won a battlefield commission.
		Learning that Mayenne was held in force, it was decided to envelop the town to the south with the 357th's 2nd and 3rd Bns while the advance 1st Bn moved straight ahead to seize the only undestroyed bridge across the Mayenne River.
	www.lonesentry.com /gi_stories_booklets/90thinfantry (5943 words)

	Sarthe
		The Sarthe is a 135 kms navigation, extending from the world famous motor racing town of Le Mans, at its north-eastern limit, down to the city of Angers and its confluence with the River Mayenne to the south-west.
		In theory you could cruise the length of the river and back in a week, in practice this would mean missing many of its charming villages and sights.
		The suburbs of Angers are best passed through quickly, after that the lower Sarthe is a delightful rural river; with grazing cows turning it into a Rosa Bonheur landscape.
	www.bymnews.com /france/html/sarthe.html (283 words)

	Parcours carpe en Meuse
		The river Mayenne is reputed for its many big carp.
		Generally, the carp are bigger in the southern part of the river, as the water in the north end is quite cold.
		Mayenne: From 200 meters dowstreams sluice no. 1 to Pont St. Baudelle on the left bank.
	www.carphunters.suite.dk /ParcoursCarpe/53-mayenne.htm (655 words)

	Dean Wagner's Genealogy - Francis J. Lendway in World War II - General Information
		It resumed the attack toward the Roer on 20 Dec 44 and CCA fought the Battle for Schneidhausen 20-22 Dec 44, after which the division was relieved in line by the 8th and 83rd Inf Divs.
		The division attacked 1 Apr 45 and bypassed Muenster to reach the Weser River on 3 Apr 45, where it was unable to secure the bridges intact at Minden and Rintein.
		The division reached the Elbe River on 12 Apr 45 with CCR at Wittenberge and CCA in the Tangermuende area.
	www.isd.net /dwagner2/gen2b003.htm (782 words)

	Velorail - pedal power on rails
		The trip to Velorail was coupled with watching a fork-lift rescue flower tubs from the bank of the rapidly rising river in Mayenne centre- the intention to see the locks working was thwarted by their being flooded.
		St Loup du Gast is a few kilometres North of Mayenne, at the southernmost part of Normandy - or maybe just over the border.
		A highlight of the trip is passing over the high viaduct over the River Mayenne, the view being excellent.
	www.franceforfreebooters.com /landroutes/velo.htm (688 words)

	After Action August 1944
		This was moved across the MAYENNE RIVER in the vicinity of VILLIERS CAMPAGNE where a Division Class III Dump was established under the control of the assistant Division Quartermaster.
		Prior to crossing the MAYENNE one platoon of the attached Quartermaster Truck Company was attached to each of the three combat commands to carry a fuel reserve.
		The XV Corps order for the advance from the MAYENNE RIVER to LE MANS designated a zone of advance for the 5th Armored Division and for the 79th and 90th Infantry Divisions, who were to shuttle.
	www.5ad.org /08_44.html (13479 words)

	Spring Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Located around half-way between Nantes and Pairs, the Mayenne river and valley are an ideal base for exploring rural France at its most unspoiled.
		There are also many places of interest within easy reach of the River Mayenne, including the stunning medieval village of St-Suplice, the capital Laval with its old château and art naïf museum, the Gallo-Roman baths at Entrammes and the animal refuge centre at Chateau Gontier.
		Mayenne is under 2 hours by train from Paris and around 2 – 3 hours drive from the North Western ferry ports.
	www.worldrover.net /archive/0604Spring/events.htm (1845 words)

	Laval - LoveToKnow 1911
		LAVAL, a town of north-western France, capital of the department of Mayenne, on the Mayenne river, 188 m.
		On the right bank of the river stands the old feudal city, with its ancient castle and its irregularly built houses whose slate roofs and pointed gables peep from the groves of trees which clothe the hill.
		On the left bank the regularly built new town extends far into the plain.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Laval (653 words)

	La Locherie Sightseeing
		This is a beautiful ancient town, set on the Mayenne River.
		From the castle watchpath there are fine panoramic views over the River Rance and the viaduct that spans it.
		The wide Mayenne river, from which the town and the region get their names, flows through under handsome bridges, having already passed through Laval on its way.
	www.lalocherie.com /sightseeing.htm (1639 words)

	Maine (Traditional province, France)
		The river Maine (la Maine, whereas the province is le Maine) has no source since it is made by the confluency of the rivers Mayenne and Sarthe, ten kilometers north of Angers, where the Maine flows into the Loire.
		The two rivers gave the name of the department of Maine-et-Loire, which matches more or less the traditional province of Anjou.
		The banner of arms of Maine was used by Hervé Pinoteau as an element of the banner of arms of the Region Pays de la Loire, to which both the departments of Sarthe and Mayenne belong.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-maine.html (637 words)

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