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...
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.
Visitor alert
Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to flooding. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.