The castles circuit

Along the way, you'll discover places rich in history: the Port Albert lime kilns, the Sautré, Monrepos and Coincée castles, the Sautré mill and the Vignes chapel.

Tourist attractions :
- The Port Albert site is located on a bend in the Mayenne, 1km from the center of Feneu. It bears witness to the presence of an ancient port that was a stopover for sailing boats such as flutereaux, gabarre or auriers. These boats transported salt, Loire wine, tuffeau and Trélazé slate.... Its verdant setting also attracts many fishermen.
- The Sautré mills were built in 1285 to protect the castle opposite and monitor river traffic. The last mill was in operation until 1980.
- In the Middle Ages, Sautré castle, built on a rocky spur, was a territorial defense against Norman invasions.

Facilities available:
- Toilets and picnic tables at Port Albert

Practical information :
- Public transport stop less than 500m from starting point
- Trail not passable during flood periods
- Bicycle trail

Route marked in mauve.

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