Discover Vieillevigne: Lac des Vallées and heritage

When planning a stay in Vieillevigne, you can focus on two things: nature and leisure at Lac des Vallées, or historic buildings with connections stretching from antiquity to the 19th century. If you are looking for a hotel, this distinction can help you organise your travel interests. You can first decide whether outdoor activities or the history of churches, a chapel and bridges will shape your stay.

Nature and leisure at Lac des Vallées

Lac des Vallées is an artificial lake south of Vieillevigne, designed as a leisure and nature area. A municipal notice dated 20 July 2026 describes it as a haven for biodiversity and a protected wetland. Nature and leisure go hand in hand here, giving the lake its distinctive character.

A marked trail approximately 3 km long runs around the lake and is suitable for walking, cycling or horse riding. Its approximate length gives you a concrete reference point for planning an outing; the choice of activity is yours. Lac des Vallées also offers opportunities for fishing and picnicking, children’s play areas and a fitness trail. Individual facilities may change over time, so check the current status before your visit.

Routes by landscape and activity

The Circuit des Marches de Vendée passes alternately through green meadows and pastureland and can also be cycled. For the trail around the lake, the approximate length and the options of walking, cycling and horse riding are key features; on the Circuit, the changing scenery of meadows and pastureland and the option to cycle stand out. This gives you different things to consider when choosing your route: distance and type of activity on one hand, landscape and cycling on the other.

Churches, chapel and bridges

The Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption dates from the 19th century and is considered the historic and spiritual centre of the community. It bears witness to centuries of architecture and community life. The Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs dates from the 12th century, is associated with local traditions and legends, and is set in a protected natural landscape.

The Pont romain de la Roulière dates from the 2nd to 3rd century. The Pont de la Guérinière is a remarkable structure near the village of Pâtis. The two bridges offer different points of interest for a visit: a historical date is recorded for the Pont de la Roulière, while the Pont de la Guérinière is characterised by its proximity to the village of Pâtis.

The dates of the Pont romain de la Roulière, the Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Champs and the Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption span the period from antiquity through the 12th to the 19th century. If you are interested in architecture and history, you can place the buildings in different historical periods; the chapel also adds a connection to local traditions and legends.

Discover more destinations: Le Pallet, Indre, Quilly, Campbon, Chauve, Saint-Aubin-Des-Châteaux, Saint-Mars-Du-Désert, Piriac-Sur-Mer

For the wider travel overview: Loire-Atlantique.