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Souzay-Champigny walks
                 Circular around the vineyards around Souzay
                Circular around the vineyards around Souzay            
            
         
        
        
                In the heart of the Saumur Champigny AOC, between vineyards, wines and troglodyte dwellings. Discover the village of Souzay, its heritage and the diversity of our Loire landscapes.            
            
            
    
                 The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings
                The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings            
            
         
        
        
                A raised walkway showcasing the various attractions of the Saumur region: the Loire, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards alternating with wooded and marshy areas.
Please note that the trail is impassable in the event of flooding of the Loire and/or heavy rainfall.            
            
            
    
                 From Montsoreau to Candes-Saint-Martin
                From Montsoreau to Candes-Saint-Martin            
            
        
                Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin are two villages that form a single urban area. They transcend regional boundaries because the Loire and the hillside unite them.
This route allows you to discover the white houses scattered along the river and the confluence with the Vienne.
This is a walk to be done at sunrise to fully enjoy the light shining on the façades.            
            
            
    
                 Stroll in Saumur
                Stroll in Saumur            
            
        
                This beautiful Loire city certainly deserves a more in-depth visit, here it is offered a short discovery loop, a good option for a stopover on a journey between Anjou and Touraine regions.            
            
            
    
                 The Great Forest and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
                The Great Forest and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud            
            
         
        
        
                This hike combines nature and heritage and offers a pleasant walk through the forest and countryside. It is best done before or after a visit to the abbey, which is a major Romanesque site.            
            
            
    
                 In the land of Rabelais
                In the land of Rabelais            
            
         
        
        
                From Seuilly to Cinais, this walk with its valleys, woods, moors, panoramic views and famous character François Rabelais offers a very varied stroll. Walk in the footsteps of the famous writer.            
            
            
    
                 Hillsides, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and river in Chinon
                Hillsides, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards and river in Chinon            
            
         
        
        
                This beautiful and varied route takes you past a hillside of troglodyte houses, through some of the most beautiful plots of the Chinon vineyards - Le Clos de l'Olive, Le Clos Guillot, Le Chêne Vert, Le Coteau de Noiré - and back through the woods along a small stream that flows into the Vienne.            
            
            
    
                 Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
                Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire            
            
         
        
        
                Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.            
            
            
    
                 From the Loire to the Forest
                From the Loire to the Forest            
            
         
        
        
                Megaliths, priory, chapel, church, sailors' houses; the history of Thoureil can be discovered through its buildings and landscapes, linked in their history by the Loire. Hilly route.            
            
            
    
                 The source of the Aubance
                The source of the Aubance            
            
         
        
        
                Hiking route in the forest with slight elevation gain.            
            
            
    
                 The old stones around La Sansonnière
                The old stones around La Sansonnière            
            
         
        
        
                This route allows you to discover the remains of human activity scattered throughout the Anjou countryside (dolmens, menhirs, wash houses, mills, priories), as well as numerous troglodytic constructions of varying sizes.            
            
            
    
                 Lake Rillé
                Lake Rillé            
            
         
        
        
                Near the village of Rillé, set off to explore the lake and ride along its shores to admire the superb landscapes, fauna and flora, and why not hop aboard a century-old steam train!            
            
            
    
                 Pressoir and Thouet valleys from Sainte-Radegonde
                Pressoir and Thouet valleys from Sainte-Radegonde            
            
         
        
        
                Route passing through the Vallée du Pressoir (classified as a Natura 2000 site since March 2025) then the left bank of the Thouet valley from Pommiers to Sainte-Radegonde. Pass through Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars on the left bank of the Thouet, then Saint-Jean-de-Thouars, the Cirque de Missé and return to Thouars on the right bank of the Thouet via the GR®36. The hike also offers views of the town of Thouars, with its historic monuments and rich heritage.            
            
            
    
                 The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine
                The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine            
            
         
        
        
                A short hike mainly through fields, discovering a beautiful Romanesque church (later remodelled) and a beautiful Renaissance castle. There are a few views of the countryside.            
            
            
    
                 Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
                Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne            
            
         
        
        
                A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.            
            
            
     
                 
         
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