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

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.

  • Points of tourist interest :
    - The Château à Motte, a reconstruction of an 11th century fortress.
    - The André Delibes park with its 15 hectares of gardens, 8 hectares of woodland and its lake: an ideal site for family outings.

    Facilities at your disposal :
    - Picnic tables and toilets in the André Delibes Park

    Starting points :
    - Château à Motte car park in Saint-Sylvain-d'Anjou (Verrières-en-Anjou)
    - Sports complex in rue du Préhaut in Pellouailles-les-Vignes...
    Points of tourist interest :
    - The Château à Motte, a reconstruction of an 11th century fortress.
    - The André Delibes park with its 15 hectares of gardens, 8 hectares of woodland and its lake: an ideal site for family outings.

    Facilities at your disposal :
    - Picnic tables and toilets in the André Delibes Park

    Starting points :
    - Château à Motte car park in Saint-Sylvain-d'Anjou (Verrières-en-Anjou)
    - Sports complex in rue du Préhaut in Pellouailles-les-Vignes (Verrières-en-Anjou)

    Circuit marked out in mauve.
Points of interest