2026 SEPTEMBER – Visit to ‘Mohair du Maine’ Angora Goat Farm
Visit to ‘Mohair du Maine’ Angora Goat Farm at Brisanne, La Bazouge de Chémeré (53170)
Saturday, 19th September 2026
Bookings and payments, please, by Saturday 5th September 2026
IMPORTANT: No payments, please, before Tuesday, 1st September 2026
A Description of the Day:
We will begin our day with a visit to Mohair du Maine (La Bazouge de Chémeré).
Mohair du Maine is a breeder and producer of mohair wool from Angora goats. We will explore the farm learning about the process of raising goats, making wool, and meeting some of the farms inhabitants, including some new little kids.
The Angora goat is a very ancient breed with origins dating back to 2000 BC in Tibet. Reintroduced to France in the 1980s by a handful of passionate breeders, the breed is gradually finding its place in our landscapes. Raised with passion and deep respect, the goats at Mohair du Maine provide an exceptional mohair, perfect for all those knitting projects for Christmas.
After our visit to the farm we will have lunch at La Taverne des Grottes Restaurant (Thorigné-en-Charnie) where we will feast on traditional and refined cuisine in a bucolic setting. With the date being the weekend of the ‘Journées du Patrimoine’ a special menu will be offered. See menu selections below.
(Optional) After lunch, we will be just a few steps away from the canyon and caves of Saulges (Thorigné-en-Charnie). There we will be able to gain free entrance to the museum as well as other free activities centred on prehistoric skills, including a ‘prehistoric camp’ (demonstrations of fire-making, painting, music, etc.). Also, visits to the caves will be offered at a reduced price (11 € for both caves). Please note that tickets for the caves will need to be purchased separately at your own expense. Please ask Susan for more details if you are interested.
Join us for this activity!
Timetable
| 9.45 a.m. ● Meet at Mohair du Maine at Brisanne (53170). |
| 12.00 p.m. ● Meet at La Taverne des Grottes Restaurant at Thorigné-en-Charnie (53270) for a convivial lunch. |
| 2.30 p.m. ● (OPTIONAL): Visit to Les Grottes (53270). Additional cost of 11 € per person. Tickets are the responsibility of the attendees and must be purchased, in advance, through Les Grottes website. The link is shown above. |
Lunch Menu
| Main | Hay-roasted venison shank, served with parsnip and chestnut purée (the chef’s signature dish). |
| Cheese | Small salad plate, plus two local cheeses. |
| Dessert | Dessert display (choice of 4 or 5 options), platter of mignardises, or seasonal fruit tart. |
| Coffee | Coffee is included. |
| Drinks | One glass of fruit juice (artisanal apple, apple-pear, or apple-mirabelle) or one glass of AOC wine (such as Anjou Rouge or Rosé d’Anjou) or one draft beer. |
| Vegetarian | Available upon request when booking. |
● Please inform the organiser of any dietary requirements when making your booking.
Cost per person
| Membership Status | Farm Visit and Lunch |
| EuroMayenne Members | 25.00 € |
| Non-members | 28.00 € |
● Places: 25 places maximum; 10 places minimum. (Members will have priority.)
Where
Mohair du Maine – Brisanne, 53170 La Bazouge de Chémeré
(GPS Coordinates: 47.98747, -0.48128)
La Taverne des Grottes Restaurant – La Roche Brault, 53270 Thorigné-en-Charnie
(GPS Coordinates: 47.99458, -0.40019)
La Vallée des Grottes de Saulges – 650 La Roche Brault, 53270 Thorigné-en-Charnie
(GPS Coordinates: 47.99383, -0.40041)
Booking and Payment
● Please click here to make your online booking.
● Alternatively, please contact SEAJameson@gmail.com by email to request a paper copy of the booking form. (Full contact details are shown below.)
● Our Crédit Agricole account details: IBAN: FR76 1790 6000 9010 8783 8600 003; BIC: AGRIFRPP879.
● When making your bank transfer, please remember to include a payment reference of your name followed by ‘Outing 19/09/2026‘.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT make your payment before the 1st September 2026.
Any Questions or Further Information Required?
| Please contact Susan JAMESON | Telephone: | 06 42 87 02 35 |
| Email: | SEAJameson@gmail.com |
