Combourtillé – Church, Presbytery and Nature Trail

Combourtillé offers two distinct points of interest to consider when planning your trip: historic architecture and a route through nature. The Church of Notre Dame de l’assomption brings together several building phases and a stained-glass window with a recorded date; the presbytery adds another building with its own chronology to the architectural history. A 2.7 km discovery trail runs through the Landes de Jaunouse. If you are looking for a hotel in Combourtillé, these themes can help you decide in advance what to focus on during your stay.

Church of Notre Dame de l’assomption

The Church of Notre Dame de l’assomption dates from the 16th century and was remodelled in the mid-19th century. Its layout comprises three aisles connected by three arches. The north aisle was built towards the end of the 15th century, and the south aisle in 1848. Different periods therefore come together in one building: the north section predates the general dating of the church, while the south section belongs to a later phase. When considering the building’s history, it is worth keeping these dates distinct rather than combining them into a single construction date. It is precisely the combination of the overall building, its later remodelling and the aisles dating from different periods that gives the architecture its layered chronology.

The church also contains a stained-glass window created in 1917 by Auguste Alleaume, a glass artist from Laval. This artwork adds its own artistic date from the 20th century to the building’s different historical periods. The church’s building history and a specific work of art can thus be considered from two different perspectives.

The presbytery and its location

The presbytery in Combourtillé was built in the 17th century and remodelled in the 19th century. It lies west of the church, near the western entrance to the church square. Its history can therefore be understood on two levels: the 17th century marks its construction, while the 19th century marks its remodelling; its location describes its relationship to the church and the square. For travellers who enjoy exploring local history through specific buildings, it offers a second point of reference with a clear location, alongside the church’s detailed chronology.

Discovery trail through the Landes de Jaunouse

Another point of interest is the discovery trail through the Landes de Jaunouse. It is 2.7 km long, giving you a specific distance to use when planning time outdoors. The trail can be reached by car via the RD 179, the road connecting Combourtillé with Billé. These are two separate details to consider when planning: the length describes the trail, while the road connection indicates the access route by car. Check local trail conditions before your trip.

For trip planning, this suggests a simple way to choose a focus: the church and presbytery offer dated building phases and architectural details, while the discovery trail centres on a clearly defined route and access by car. If you are looking for hotels in Combourtillé, first consider which of these reasons for travelling is most important to your stay.

Discover more destinations: Guignen, Landéan, Meillac, La Chapelle-De-Brain, Montreuil-Le-Gast, Essé, Coësmes, Cuguen.

For the broader travel overview: Ille-Et-Vilaine.