Le Boupère: Castle, Chapel and Walking Trails

For a stay in Le Boupère, you can choose between cultural history and walking trails as distinct focuses. The Château du Fief-Milon, the Église Saint-Pierre and the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Toutes Grâces each have their own architectural features. There is also the historical walking trail and the Promenade Pierre Barouh, which passes through wooded areas and the bocage countryside. When looking for a hotel, you can plan your stay around whether you want to focus on architectural history, a walk with an approximate duration, or a longer outdoor route.

Castle, Church and Chapel

The Château du Fief-Milon is a 14th-century castle flanked by two round towers. It also has a staircase tower and a 15th-century fireplace. The château is listed as a historic monument and is protected in its entirety. This makes it possible to distinguish the castle’s 14th-century structure from later architectural details in a single building.

The covered western walkway of the Église Saint-Pierre rises 15 metres above the church square. The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Toutes Grâces has a different character, with stained-glass windows and a small altar made of white and green marble. Its central aisle is paved with sandstone from Maubeuge. The chapel was consecrated following a mission under the name “Chapelle de toutes grâces”; the mission was preached on 24 September 1933.

Walking Trails and Planning Your Time

The historical walking trail in Le Boupère starts at Place Cunaud. It is 1.2 kilometres long and takes about an hour and a half. This approximate duration gives you a timeframe for planning a walk. As trail details may change, it is worth checking the information before setting out.

The Promenade Pierre Barouh is two kilometres long and passes through wooded areas in the town and the bocage countryside of Le Boupère. It starts at the kiosk on Place Cunaud. As an outdoor space for invention and creativity, it connects the trail with a cultural concept: walkers can discover the world of Pierre Barouh, while artists can integrate works into the landscape.

By comparison, the historical walking trail is shorter at 1.2 kilometres rather than two; its approximate duration of an hour and a half also provides a timeframe. The Promenade is defined by its longer route through wooded areas and its outdoor artistic concept. This gives the two trails different focuses to consider when planning.

Trail No. 27

Another option is Trail No. 27 through the surroundings of Le Boupère. The route includes two crossings of fords and footbridges; conditions at these passages may vary. Checking the trail information before setting out can therefore help with planning. Parking is available for the trail at the Le Boupère sports complex, and there is also the option of having a picnic. The crossings, parking and picnic option give you further practical points to consider when choosing a trail.

Discover more destinations: Thouarsais-Bouildroux, Palluau, La Garnache, Sainte-Foy, Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure, Mesnard-La-Barotière, Jard-Sur-Mer, La Roche-Sur-Yon.

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