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On the other bank, you can see the Abbey of Port-Salut, which can be visited

The place was a monastery since 1233 but the current buildings are more recent. Toilets and small refreshments.

The patronage of this church has been entrusted to Saint Simeon, who is mentioned in the New Testament. According to the biblical account by Luke, he and the prophetess Anna were the two people present in the Temple in Jerusalem forty days after the birth of Jesus Christ, when Mary and Joseph—following Jewish custom—entered the Temple with their firstborn son and an offering (two doves). The Evangelist records the following prayer on the occasion of this encounter between the elderly Simeon and Jesus as the promised Messiah: "Now, Lord, you are releasing your servant in peace, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel." (Luke 2:29-32)

The Catholic Church - Saints Cyr and Julitte d'Argentré dates from Roman times and is dedicated to Saint Cyr and Saint Julitte, two martyrs of the early Christian church. You can admire the fresco in the vault above the main altar, which features geometric patterns from the 12th century. You can also admire the marble altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries, the clock from 1875, the paintings and stained glass windows from the 20th century. The church is open to visitors during Heritage Days which take place every year in September.

The Saint-Cénéré church is a Romanesque church built on a rocky promontory in the village of Saint-Cénéré, in the department of Mayenne. The church dates from the 12th century and has remarkable frescoes from the 12th and 14th centuries. From the church, you can admire the view of the Erve valley and the surrounding countryside. The village of Saint-Céneré is also one of the most beautiful villages in France, with this plan of stone houses, its flower gardens and its bridges over the river. You can wander the streets and learn about local history and culture.

La Chapelle-Anthenaise is a charming country village where one breathes authenticity. Its medieval church and castle add a historic touch to this peaceful setting.

This church has existed since at least the 9th century, but it got its current appearance in the 12th century, when Benedictines set up a priory there. The nuns left Avesnières during the Hundred Years War and the church then became a simple parish church again. It was elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1898 by Pope Leo XIII.

Simeon is an old man from the time of Jesus Christ who was told by God that he would not die until he saw the Messiah. Imagine the anguish he had seeing himself aging day after day. But one day, in front of the Temple of Jerusalem, he saw Mary and Joseph bringing their son Jesus, to fulfill the Law of Moses, like good practitioners. Then Simeon took the child: "Now Lord, you may let your servant go in peace according to your word, for my eyes have seen the Savior whom you are preparing, Light to enlighten the Greeks, and Glory of your chosen people." Simeon's canticle is also called the "Nunc Dimitis". It is sung every night before going to sleep by all the priests and all the men and women religious of the Catholic Church throughout the world.