Briollay, a window on the natural world

In celtic, Briollay (Bria Letus) means "bridge over the Loir", a name that highlights the strategic importance of this area located at the confluence of the Loir and Sarthe rivers and once owned by the Earls of Anjou in the Middle Ages.

Far from the hustle and bustle of humanity, the vast floof-meadows that are under water every winter offer an exceptional feeding haven for migratory birds. In the upper part of the town visitors can enjoy the botanical garden, and can pick and taste...