Discover Jallais

Jallais brings together marked trails, a private vehicle collection, a tower nearly ten centuries old and local produce. If you are looking for a hotel in Jallais, these local highlights can help you tailor your stay to your interests. Hiking, vehicles, culture and local sales offer different focuses.

Hiking and walking trails

Les Cabournes is a ten-kilometre hiking trail marked in white that runs through Jallais. It passes through rolling bocage countryside, shaded woodland and sunken lanes lined with oak trees, while also offering views across fields. Bicycles are permitted on Les Cabournes.

Another option is the “Sur les traces de Cathelineau” trail: an easy, eleven-kilometre walk marked in purple. It is just one kilometre longer than the ten-kilometre Les Cabournes trail, and is marked in purple rather than white. Bicycles are also permitted on this trail. Check trail conditions before your trip. Jallais also has the “Jallais à pied” walking trail, which was marked in 2023.

Vehicle collection and history

At Prestige et Collection in Jallais, you can visit a private collection of 100 rare, unusual and sports vehicles and motorcycles. You can get behind the wheel and drive selected vehicles. So, in addition to viewing the collection, your visit may include the opportunity to drive certain vehicles. Visiting arrangements may require advance booking; check this beforehand if you plan to include a visit in your stay.

The Tour de la Bouëre in Jallais is a tower nearly ten centuries old, standing 15 metres high, with thick walls. The parish has published an easy-to-understand leaflet about the ornaments and their history in the church of Jallais. This brings together a historic building with specific architectural features and the history of the church ornaments as distinct cultural topics.

Local produce

The Distillerie du Pré Sec in Jallais makes artisanal apple juice. Private individuals can have their apples pressed there or buy juice directly from the shop. Depending on your interest, you can either have apples pressed or buy ready-made juice. Check that your preferred option is currently available before visiting.

Graines des Mauges sells vegetables and eggs every week at the farm shop at Étable des Mauges and on Fridays at the Jallais market. As sales arrangements may change, check the details before you arrive. Along with apple juice and apple pressing, vegetables and eggs offer another focus on local produce.

Discover more destinations: La Romagne, Les Ulmes, Fontaine-Guérin, Clefs-Val D'anjou, Brissac-Quincé, Bouchemaine, Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné, Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges

For the broader travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.