"SURPISING CRAON" Craon by balhannah

Craon Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 17 photos

Located in the heart of South Mayenne, Craon is a 3* flower city.

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SAUMUR

By the River in Craon

Craon has a Chateau, and is well known around France for Horse-racing. On the way out of town, we saw the large Hippodrome which included a Steeple-chase track

A good Patisserie for morning tea

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Quite a surprise. Pretty by the River

Last visit to Craon: May 2011
Intro Updated Oct 24, 2012
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Reviews (3)

SEGRE Off The Beaten Path (1)

Not far from Craon, also located alongside the River Oudon, is the town of Segre. We were only here for a short time,... more travel advice

CHURCH OF ST. CLEMENT Things to Do (2)

Unfortunately, I can't find out any information about this Church. I went inside for a look and thought it was... more travel advice

BEAUTIFUL OLD BRIDGES Things to Do (2)

Located in the old city of Craon, we crossed the Oudon River. I just happened to glance and saw an old bridge and some... more travel advice

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Regina1965 Mar 23, 2013 at 5:49 AM

Lovely old bridges.
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toonsarah Apr 1, 2012 at 2:55 AM

Another pretty town, another interesting little page. So glad you stopped for a look and to share it with us :-)
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Trekki Feb 13, 2012 at 9:17 PM

The old mill ist for sale????? (In your intro photo) Wow!! Love the church, especially the beautiful entrance portal and the paintings inside.
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Greggor58 Sep 1, 2011 at 7:04 PM

"the car was stopped, and off I went for a look". Now where have I heard this before...Another pretty little town from the looks of it..