Landscapes and heritage in Saint-Denis-du-Maine

Starting from the church square.

(S/E) Facing the church, walk past it on the left until you reach a junction. There, turn left onto Rue de L’Ecrille. Follow this road for just over 250 metres.

(1) At the first junction, turn left. After just under 200 m, when the road bends to the left, turn right onto a tree-lined path. Continue straight ahead along this path.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right. After about 350 m, turn right onto a path that runs alongside the racecourse’s training track. Walk alongside a small copse on your right, come out onto a small road and follow it to the left.

(3) After the hamlet of La Talvasserie, take a path on the right and walk between the fields. You’ll come out onto a cycle path.

(4) Turn right and follow the track for about one kilometre to reach the Chesnaie lake near the Multigolf club.

(5) Turn right and walk along the lake on your left.

(6) At the campsite, take the path on the right. At the end, continue along a small street, Rue du Lavoir. At the first junction, turn right and you’ll reach the church square (S/E).

La Chesnaie lake (supervised swimming in July/August)
Swingolf and footgolf near La Chesnaie lake: Worth a visit