The Savennières vineyards

Wander between sun-exposed hillsides and flat terrain, stopping for a tasting in the Savennières vineyards, renowned for their dry wines.

Tourist attractions :
- The town of Savennières revolves around the church of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Romain, considered to be the oldest standing Christian building in Anjou.
- The Bécherelle stone, located downstream from the confluence of the Loire and Maine rivers and facing the northern tip of the Ile de Béhuard, is a huge, ancient natural monolith that is now a rock-climbing site.
- The picturesque little village of Épiré lies halfway between Savennières and Bouchemaine. Its former church is now privately owned and houses the winery of the Château d'Épiré wine estate.
- This is a very pleasant walk to take in spring and late summer, as you can see the various stages of vineyard work among the rows of vines.

Facilities available:
- Toilets near the town hall
- Picnic tables in Place du Mail and Parc du Fresnes

Practical information :
- Public transport stop less than 500m from the starting point
- Bicycle trail
- Trail not passable during flood periods

Route marked in mauve.

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