Les Refuges du Halage : Gîte d'étape la Richardière

Laëtitia welcomes you to La Richardière lock, a stopover gîte on the VéloFrancette. This lock-keeper's house, in the heart of the countryside, is only accessible by bike, on foot, by boat or on horseback. If you are coming by car, you can leave it 900m away in the car park under the Rochefort bridge (Andouillé).


The ground floor comprises a kitchen, bathroom and living room. Upstairs, a dormitory room can sleep up to 6 people. Bookings can be made per person or for the whole gîte.
You can tailor your stay to suit your needs and budget by adding options such as breakfast, bed linen and towels.

Local produce is available to order for your dinner or picnic basket. Your order will be delivered free of charge on arrival.
Bikes (traditional and electric) and stand-up paddle available for hire.

A unique and unusual place in Mayenne. Enjoy the peace and quiet and recharge your batteries in the heart of nature. Enjoy a convivial moment in the comfort of a lock-keeper's house.