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Motte and bailey castle to the vineyards, via the conservatory orchard
Walking/pedestrian
in Verrières-en-Anjou
17.5
km
Walking/pedestrian
4h 30min
Easy
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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 toilets...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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Documentation
- GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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- Points of interest
1
Château à Motte
2
Parc André Delibes
