Discover Prinquiau: heritage, trails and a cycling loop

Prinquiau offers a clear approach to planning your trip: heritage and outdoor trails can be distinguished by specific places and routes. At the heart of it is the Domaine de l’Escurays, with its château, garden and wooded park.

History and grounds of the Domaine de l’Escurays

The Château de l’Escurays is a former manor house built at the beginning of the 15th century. The estate was expanded and embellished in the 1600s. The grounds include an enclosed garden, a medieval motte and a washhouse. These different features give the heritage several facets: the historic manor house, the medieval site and other parts of the estate.

A 25-hectare wooded park surrounds the château. The garden and park thus offer different points of interest for exploring the estate. The Logis seigneurial de l’Escuray is listed as a historic monument in Prinquiau. If you are planning a visit to the park, please check visiting arrangements before you travel.

Walking trails and landscapes

The Sentier de l’Escurays à Boitouze runs through Prinquiau and La Chapelle-Launay. It passes through the park of the Domaine de l’Escurays towards the Bois de Boitouze. The garden can also be reached on foot from the centre of Prinquiau via this trail. The route therefore links a specific local landmark with a path through parkland and woodland.

The Sentier des Quatre Vallées offers a different landscape. It follows the Sillon de Bretagne and provides views of the Loire Valley and the Loire estuary. The two trail descriptions cater to different interests: the Sentier de l’Escurays à Boitouze features the park, garden and Bois de Boitouze, while the Sillon de Bretagne and the views define the scenery along the Sentier des Quatre Vallées.

The “Entre Sillon et Marais” cycling route

For a bike ride, “Entre Sillon et Marais” offers a designated 17-kilometre circular route. You can start in the Bourg de Prinquiau or in La Chapelle-Launay; the route is marked in yellow. In terms of scenery, it links the Sillon de Bretagne with the Loire marshes, which are classified as Natura 2000 wetlands. Its length, circular layout and two starting points give the ride a clear framework for planning. Check the signs and trail conditions before setting off, as both can change.

The options differ not only in theme but also in their planning details: the walking trail provides access to the garden from the town centre and passes through parkland and woodland; the cycling route is described as a 17-kilometre loop with two starting points. When choosing a hotel in Prinquiau, you can first consider which of these highlights you would like to shape your trip: the historic site, a walk or a cycling tour.

Discover more destinations: Saint-André-Des-Eaux, La Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur, Le Pallet, Pontchâteau, Riaillé, Paimbœuf, Oudon, Pont-Saint-Martin.

For the broader travel overview: Loire-Atlantique.