Discover Saint-Ellier-du-Maine

Saint-Ellier-du-Maine offers several distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: a château and garden, historic details at the church, and a walking trail with a stated distance and duration. Are you mainly interested in the history of the buildings and the town, or would you like to plan a walk? A picnic area with two tables, shaded grounds, public toilets and a nearby boules court adds a specific place to take a break to the town’s attractions.

Château and garden

The Château de la Pihoraye is a 17th-century château built in the style of 18th-century Malouinières. The château dates from the 17th century and was built in the style of 18th-century Malouinières. It stands at the centre of a formal French-style garden. This brings together the period of construction and garden design in one place. For a focus on cultural history, consider combining the château’s architecture with its formal garden.

Church and historic details

The church of Saint-Ellier dates from the 11th century. Its furnishings include a 15th-century baptismal font, classified as a historic object. Outside the church is a white-stone sundial dating from 1611. The church, baptismal font and sundial date from different centuries. If you are interested in local heritage, you will find different historical reference points in the building and its furnishings.

Walking trail and planning your time

The Circuit du Moulin des Vaux No. 19 is a 4.5 km circular trail starting in Saint-Ellier-du-Maine. This easy walk takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is accessible year-round and suitable for strollers. Allow 1 hour and 15 minutes for your walk. The 4.5 km circular trail begins in Saint-Ellier-du-Maine and is an easy walk to enjoy during your stay. You can also walk the trail with a stroller. The circuit is accessible year-round, so you can fit the walk into your stay whatever the season and choose your travel dates freely.

The trail passes close to Le Bureau, a former customs and salt-tax post at the entrance to Maine. The post operated from the reign of Louis XIV until the French Revolution. So, as well as details about its distance and duration, the circuit offers a point of local historical interest close to the route.

A picnic area for a break

The Saint-Ellier-du-Maine picnic area has two picnic tables in pleasantly shaded grounds. Public toilets and a boules court are nearby. The picnic area is a good place to take a break.

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