Heritage trail - In the Marquis' vineyards
Bellevigne-les-Châteaux
Heritage trail - In the Marquis' vineyards
Easy
2h
5,8km
+64m
-63m
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As you stroll along, you'll discover that this seemingly tranquil site is teeming with animals and plants with a hectic life. Each lives its own life, but is dependent on the others: the palmate newt is a pond dredger, the bordered dytic is a psychopathic athlete...
At the bend of a pond, admire the many amphibians and other species in total discretion thanks to an observatory and a wooden platform.
Keep your eyes peeled along the way! You're sure to spot a damselfly... or could it be a dragonfly? How can you tell them apart? It's easy: when at rest, dragonflies have their wings open, whereas damselflies don't! Come and get to know them and try to observe them.
Don't leave the village without visiting the superb Château de Brézé, with Europe's deepest dry moat, an underground network over 1 km long and a monumental 17th-century dovecote.
At the bend of a pond, admire the many amphibians and other species in total discretion thanks to an observatory and a wooden platform.
Keep your eyes peeled along the way! You're sure to spot a damselfly... or could it be a dragonfly? How can you tell them apart? It's easy: when at rest, dragonflies have their wings open, whereas damselflies don't! Come and get to know them and try to observe them.
Don't leave the village without visiting the superb Château de Brézé, with Europe's deepest dry moat, an underground network over 1 km long and a monumental 17th-century dovecote.
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Dans les vignes du marquis
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Before you set off, don't forget to print out the discovery booklet, which is essential for this walk. It's also available for €1 from your nearest Tourist Office.
From the parking lot opposite the picnic area, head for the starting station on the opposite side of the road.
Follow the yellow arrows on the wooden posts from station to station.
From the parking lot opposite the picnic area, head for the starting station on the opposite side of the road.
Follow the yellow arrows on the wooden posts from station to station.
- At the starting station, turn right along the Ancien Canal de la Dive. Follow the Ancien Canal from station to station.
- Follow the path that turns left and leads to the observatory. Retrace your steps and walk along the Ancien Canal for another 90m.
- Turn right to continue along the path and discover the other stations. Follow the left-turning path along the road back to the starting point.
- Departure : Next to the church
- Arrival : Next to the church
- Towns crossed : Bellevigne-les-Châteaux
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15 Avenue de la Loire, 49730 Montsoreau
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