Erbray: Culture, Landscape and History

Erbray offers several distinct points of interest to help you plan a stay: freshwater fishing, walking and hiking trails, local history and horse racing. At the Étang de la Mouette, you’ll find a specific leisure activity and practical facilities by the water. The Chapelle des Landelles brings together a reconstruction in the late 19th century and an 18th-century altar. At the Site des Fours à Chaux, information panels trace the story from the formation of limestone to work in the quarry. This lets you plan your stay around the themes that interest you most, rather than treating every place as the same kind of visit.

Water and a stay at the Étang de la Mouette

Freshwater fishing takes place at the Étang de la Mouette. Right by the pond are a car park, a covered picnic table, a walking trail and toilets. Each detail relates to a different aspect of planning: fishing is the activity; the trail and table are part of spending time by the water; the car park and toilets are practical facilities by the pond. If you’re coming specifically to fish, check the latest local information, as activity details may be updated.

The history of the Chapelle des Landelles

The Chapelle des Landelles offers two points of interest from different periods. The village residents rebuilt the chapel starting in 1894; it was blessed on 8 October 1899. The chapel also houses an 18th-century altar with a statue of Notre-Dame de Liesse. The altar therefore belongs to an earlier period than the reconstruction. Those interested in local history can consider these separately: the older religious furnishing and the residents’ collective work at the end of the 19th century. The altar’s date and the reconstruction dates tell different parts of the chapel’s history.

Limestone and access at the Site des Fours à Chaux

The Site des Fours à Chaux focuses on limestone and quarry work. The information panels explain how limestone formed, how it was extracted in the quarry, and the men and women who helped preserve this important site in the region. An audio reading is also available. The panels can be seen from the path; however, access to the site is prohibited for safety reasons. Keep this clear restriction in mind when planning. As conditions may change, check the current access rules before your visit.

Horse racing and landscape

The Hippodrome des Bigodières hosts harness racing, flat racing and steeplechase racing. Horse racing is therefore represented by three distinct disciplines and can be a focus in its own right alongside history and landscape when planning your trip. The Sentier de la Touche d'Erbray is a walking and hiking trail where you can discover the landscape around Erbray. This landscape-focused trail offers a different way to experience Erbray than the history of the chapel or the panels at the Site des Fours à Chaux. Depending on your interests, sport, walking in the countryside or history may guide your choice.

Discover more destinations: Nort-Sur-Erdre, La Rouxière, Saint-Étienne-De-Mer-Morte, Mésanger, La Chapelle-Basse-Mer, Bourgneuf-En-Retz, Sainte-Reine-De-Bretagne, Conquereuil.

For the regional travel overview: Loire-Atlantique.