Discover Concremiers: Architectural History and Routes

Historic buildings and routes to other destinations shape travel planning in Concremiers. Saint-Martin and the Château de Forges represent the town’s architectural history. The Voie verte and GR de Pays provide guidance for excursions; the Anglin also plays a role in the town’s history.

Saint-Martin Church and the Château de Forges

Saint-Martin Parish Church was built in the second half of the 15th century. It includes five private chapels commissioned for the parish by the noble Poix and Naillac families in the 15th and 16th centuries. Thus, alongside the parish space, the church also contains chapels with their own family histories.

The Château de Forges is a fortified manor house from the 15th century, built by Jean de Poix, cupbearer to Charles VII. It has been classified as a historic monument since 26 October 1964. It is possible to view it from the outside; check whether access is currently available before your visit.

Mill and fortification in Courtioux

The Moulin banal de Courtioux was rebuilt in 1868 on the banks of the Anglin. It retains its 19th-century mechanism and a Poncelet wheel with curved blades.

The former Maison forte de Courtioux once served to keep watch over a ford and collect tolls. It retains defensive features from the late 16th century: corbels for projecting watch turrets and a loophole for muskets. Another former house, which belonged to the parish priory, has a brétèche above the door and a loophole for firearms. The Maison forte once served to watch over the ford and collect tolls; the other house belonged to the parish priory.

Routes, the Anglin and the landscape

The Voie verte runs from Concremiers to Ingrandes and on to Le Blanc via a viaduct offering panoramic views of the town. The GR de Pays runs from Concremiers through Ingrandes to Mérigny. The two routes provide directions to the places mentioned, but have different destinations. Before setting out, check the current routes and trail markers.

The Chemin du gué was used until 1846, when the bridge over the Anglin was built. For getting around the town, a lane in the town center leads to the Anglin and a riverside picnic area. This makes it possible to include the river in your plans without committing to a longer route.

Landscape conservation is also part of the region’s character: Concremiers is one of 17 municipalities partially covered by the special conservation area “Vallée de l’Anglin et affluents.”

Plan your stay in Concremiers

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