From Plessis-Bourré to the Lower Anjou Valleys

This tour plunges you into the heart of the Basses vallées angevines, amidst horse breeding and numerous stud farms. For a historic stopover halfway along the route, visit the Château du Plessis-Bourré, a 15th-century architectural gem set in 380 hectares of parkland.

Tourist attractions :
- The Château du Plessis-Bourré in Écuillé is unusual in that it is built in the "Transition" style. It has the characteristics of a late medieval fortress with its defense system, but also the elegance of the Renaissance. The château was used as a film location for "Peau d'Âne" and "Fanfan la tulipe".

Facilities available:
- Picnic tables and toilets on the banks of the Sarthe in Briollay

Practical information :
- Public transport stops less than 500m from departure points
- Trail not passable during flood periods

Trail marked in mauve. The part of the trail north of Écuillé is unmarked.

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