The Hunaudière Cross at the start of the trail from Tourlandry

Park near the castle and the cemetery and follow the blue signposts.

(S/E) Head towards the old bell tower and take Rue de l’Abbé Vincent. Then turn left into Rue de l’Industrie.

(1) At the crossroads, head slightly to the left; immediately ignore the narrow lanes on the left leading to La Gagnerie and follow the Chemin de l’Ampintière. Cross a stream and head up to the hamlet of l’Ampintière.

(2) In the centre of the hamlet, head slightly to the left. Follow an uphill track heading west-north-west. At the end, turn right.

(3) Follow the D265 to the right. Cross the D65 (water tower) and continue straight on. The road then becomes a track; carry on eastwards.

(4) Pass through the hamlet of La Denéchère and continue north-east. At the junction at the end of the straight stretch, turn right.

(5) Cross the D133 and follow the road towards the Angibourgère quarry. Go round the quarry on the left (north). Continue straight on (east) until you reach the Hunaudière cross.

(6) Then turn right, pass through the hamlet of La Hunaudière and continue south.

(7) At the next junction, turn right. Pass the hamlet of Les Landes.

(8) Shortly afterwards, turn left towards L’Étang. The road bends to the right and, at the next Fork in the road, keep to the right to reach the hamlet of L’Étang.

(9) Between two farm buildings, veer right (west) towards La Maltrie. Pass through this hamlet.

(10) Shortly afterwards, when the road bends to the left, carry on straight ahead. Walk past a sewage treatment plant and continue westwards. Ignore a path branching off to the right, veer left and you’ll reach a road (with a wayside cross).

(11) Cross the road and continue along the path opposite. Then take the^first path on the right to reach the hamlet of Le Chiron. At the entrance to the hamlet, take a path on the right and follow the signposts across the meadow. You’ll reach a roundabout at the southern entrance to the village.

(12) Go round the roundabout on the left and take the^second exit, the Route de Vezins. At the junction, turn left onto the Route de Trementines. After about 150 m, turn right onto a dirt track. Pass the entrance to the castle, carry on straight ahead and head for the car park near the castle and the cemetery (S/E).

La Tourlandry Castle:
Since 2018, the site, right in the heart of the village, has been brought back to life under the guidance of its dynamic owners. The château is a multi-purpose venue, serving as tourist accommodation, a cultural centre with a permanent exhibition on the history of science and technology from the Second Empire to the digital age, and a reception area for visitors. The grounds are also well worth exploring, with their vegetation and water-filled moats.

The old bell tower – Saint Vincent’s Church:
The church, built in the 19th century (pictured below) in the Byzantine Romanesque style, is the work of Father Vincent. Partially destroyed in 2010, its interior has been rebuilt in a contemporary style. You can visit it before or after your circular walk. You’ll actually start near the old bell tower (cover photo), which dates from an older building rebuilt in 1804.

The summit of the Anjou:
On the Hunaudière path, you’ll walk alongside the Angibourgère quarry – which is currently in operation – to reach the summit of Anjou at 216 metres. You’ll be treated to a lovely view of the surrounding area. Do take a moment to look at the wooden information board!