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Motte and bailey castle to the vineyards, via the conservatory orchard

Sport ,  Pedestrian sports ,  Hiking itinerary in Verrières-en-Anjou
17.5 km
4h 30min
Very easy

  • Near the Lower Anjou Valleys is the commune of Verrières-en-Anjou. It takes its name from the historic forest that covered the north-east of Angers in the Middle Ages and offers walkers a privileged natural and heritage setting.

  • Near the Lower Anjou Valleys is a place called Verrières-en-Anjou. It owes its name to the forest that historically covered north-east Angers in medieval times and offers walkers with superb natural surroundings and heritage to explore.

    Places of interest to visit
    - The motte and bailey castle, a replica of an 11th-century fortified castle
    - André Delibes Park, featuring 37 acres of parkland, 20 acres of woods and a lake - Ideal for family outings.

    Facilities
    - Picnic tables and...
    Near the Lower Anjou Valleys is a place called Verrières-en-Anjou. It owes its name to the forest that historically covered north-east Angers in medieval times and offers walkers with superb natural surroundings and heritage to explore.

    Places of interest to visit
    - The motte and bailey castle, a replica of an 11th-century fortified castle
    - André Delibes Park, featuring 37 acres of parkland, 20 acres of woods and a lake - Ideal for family outings.

    Facilities
    - Picnic tables and toilets in André Delibes Park

    Departure points
    - Parking du Château à Motte in Saint-Sylvain-d'Anjou (Verrières-en-Anjou)
    - Sports complex rue du Préhaut in Pellouailles-les-Vignes (Verrières-en-Anjou)

    Circuit marked out in mauve.

    Download the map of walks in and around Angers.
Points of interest
1 Château à Motte
2 Parc André Delibes
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC