Circuit des Mailles - Rando Loire-Anjou-Touraine
Circuit des Mailles

Circuit des Mailles

Heritage and history
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The richness of the landscape and heritage makes this one of the most representative walks in the area. The panoramic view from Gastines offers walkers an exceptional view of the landscape.

Description

  1. Eglise Notre-Dame The current church was rebuilt between 1892 and 1896. It has 3 equal naves in the style of the 14th century. The foundations of the old church appear to date from the 13th century.
  2. Gastines panoramic viewpoint 360° viewpoint in the heart of the vineyards, overlooking the fault and the Layon valley.
  3. Château de Chanzé, privately owned. This 15th-century building was visited by King Henry IV. Before it burned down in 1793, the château had an extra storey. It was later converted into a farm, It was burnt down again by lightning in 1906.
  4. Moulin de la Placette, privately owned.
    A former cavier mill, of which only the toadstool remains.
  5. Moulin de la Pinsonnerie, the name La Pinsonnerie comes from the owner and lord of the place in 1440, Jean Pinsonneau. Two mills were built there in the second half of the 18th century. The current mill ceased in 1926, but was restored and put back into the wind in 1989. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 22 May 1978.
  • Departure : Salle des fêtes car park
  • Arrival : Salle des fêtes car park

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Information desks

8 Place de la République, 49320 BRISSAC LOIRE AUBANCE

http://www.anjou-vignoble-villages.com/accueil@anjou-vignoble-villages.com+33241782621

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