Huismes walking trail - Route N°1 - Rando Loire-Anjou-Touraine
Huismes walking trail - Route N°1
Photographie de personnes se promenant dans la forêt de Chinon
Photographie de personnes se promenant dans la forêt de Chinon - Jean-Christophe Coutand
Huismes

Huismes walking trail - Route N°1

Forest
Heritage and history
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The name Huismes is thought to come from the Gallic word Uxisama, meaning a very high village. In the 10th century, Huismes was called Oximensis Villa, then Oxima and Exmes in the 15th century. Huismes was occupied very early on, as evidenced by the prehistoric remains found at the Motte and Grands Champs sites, etc.

The Gallo-Roman and Merovingian eras also left their mark on Huismes. A Roman road, the Via Espicopalis, crossed Huismes from south to north.

Description

  1. On the right is La Tourette, a former monastery dating from the late 15th century. 
    Cross the D6 for an interesting view of the end of the plateau of the Chinon forest.


  2. You will pass two manor houses: Cour Neuve and Moucheau.


  3. You will pass the Château de la Villaumaire, built on Gallo-Roman foundations, mainly in the 15th century, with alterations and additions in the 17th and 19th centuries. Bookings are required to visit the chateau (privately owned).

  4. Mont Sigout
  • Departure : Town hall square
  • Arrival : Town hall square
  • Towns crossed : Huismes and Rigny-Ussé

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