Château à Motte
HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT
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Motte and bailey castle to the vineyards, via the conservatory orchard
Sport
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Pedestrian sports
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Hiking itinerary
in Verrières-en-Anjou
17.5
km
4h 30min
Very easy
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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.
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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.
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Spoken languages
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Documentation
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- Fiche itinéraire
- Carte des randonnées pédestres à Angers et ses alentours
- Tracé gpx randonnée château à motte à la vigne par le verger
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- Points of interest
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Château à Motte
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Parc André Delibes
Services
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Equipment
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