Discover Montigné-Le-Brillant

Montigné-le-Brillant offers several distinct ways to spend your stay. At the parish church of Saint-Georges, architectural and artistic features span several centuries; Château du Verger and Château de Vaurmbault add to the area’s historic heritage. Sunken lanes and cycling routes appeal to travellers who enjoy the outdoors, while Monti Jardi and Lettering Créatif offer other activities. If you are looking for a hotel, this selection can help you first decide what kind of stay you want: history, activity or a creative pursuit.

Saint-Georges: architectural history and stained glass

The south chapel of the parish church of Saint-Georges was added in 1503. The bell tower was built in 1857 by Laval architect Eugène Boret. The church also has two figurative stained-glass windows by Auguste Alleaume: one dates from 1914, the other from 1916.

Each date refers to specific features: the south chapel, the tower and the two windows. Saint-Georges thus brings together several phases of architecture and art, rather than having a single date that describes the entire church.

Châteaux and the chapel of Vaurmbault

Two towers remain at Château du Verger, once flanking the façade of the medieval château. The château was probably built by François de La Pommeraie in the early 16th century. It is privately owned and cannot be visited; it is visible near the church. As access arrangements may change, check them again before planning a visit.

The chapel of Vaurmbault, dedicated to Saint Gildas, was founded in 1493 by the priest Macé Beloce. Château de Vaurmbault, by contrast, comprises two separate areas: Grand-Vaurmbault and Petit-Vaurmbault are 800 metres apart. For the chapel, the dedication and year of foundation are the main points; for the château, it is the division into two geographically separate parts.

Sunken lanes, a garden project and cycling routes

Montigné-le-Brillant has preserved its sunken lanes, which are popular with walkers. They give a stay a focus on the landscape and are distinct from cycle rides, which describe a specific route through or to the village. Those who prefer to get around on foot can thus explore the area differently from travellers who include a cycle ride in their plans.

The Monti Jardi initiative invites people to garden in unusually designed vegetable beds. These include black radishes and Jerusalem artichokes. This is not a route or a building, but a hands-on gardening activity. Participation arrangements may change, so check what opportunities are available beforehand.

La Planante is a 44-kilometre cycling route that passes through Montigné-le-Brillant; it opened on 23 August 2026. La Brillante follows a greenway to Montigné-le-Brillant. The two descriptions provide different reference points: La Planante’s total distance is specified, while La Brillante is described as following a greenway to the village. As details about La Brillante may change, check the latest route information before setting off.

Calligraphy as a creative break

Offered in 2026, Lettering Créatif combines the practice of modern calligraphy with a creative break focused on well-being in a natural setting. The course runs from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Participants can discover and develop their skills in modern calligraphy. This creative practice complements the other themes: on one side are architectural history and landscape; on the other, focused work with lettering.

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