Attractions and Places To See around Saint-Jean-Des-Mauvrets - Top 20

The church, located in the village of Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, dates from the first half of the 11th century and was then dependent on the Abbey of Saint-Aubin d'Angers; its rich past is reflected in its architecture. We enter the vaulted chapel (added to the original building in the 19th century) with the baptismal font. We discover the nave, which is connected to a bay whose 13th century vault rests on older walls. We then enter the choir, the only part of the building with a 12th century vault, where we can admire the ceiling with a pointed barrel vault. Outside the church, we see the Benedictine priory of Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, a picturesque building founded in 929 that was formerly dependent on the Abbey of Saint-Aubin d'Angers. This church, open from Easter to All Saints' Day, is part of the network of "Reception churches in Anjou" open to the public. Source: https://www.anjou-tourisme.com/fr/diffusio/visites/eglise-de-saint-remy-la-varenne-brissac-loire-aubance

A castle to visit if you have the opportunity! Otherwise, it remains very visible from the road!

This ancient castle of the county of Anjou is located on the edge of the D 55. You will not be able to miss it if you pass through Brissac during your outing.

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The Roche de Mûrs site is a natural site which offers a breathtaking view of the Loire valley and its floodplains, as well as a glimpse of the urban silhouette of Angers. You can also admire the monument dedicated to the Republican soldiers who fought and died here during the revolutionary war against royalist insurgents in 1793. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a favorite spot for lovers of tourism. Along the way, you can appreciate the varied landscapes of the valley, the vineyards and the schist cliffs. The Roche de Mûrs site is a place where nature, history and culture meet in harmony.

The Roche de Mûrs site is a natural site which offers a breathtaking view of the Loire valley and its floodplains, as well as a glimpse of the urban skyline of Angers. You can also admire the monument dedicated to the republican soldiers who fought and died here during the revolutionary war against royalist insurgents in 1793. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a favorite spot for tourism enthusiasts. 'escalation. Along the way, you can appreciate the varied landscapes of the valley, the vineyards and the schist cliffs. The Roche de Mûrs site is a place where nature, history and culture meet in harmony.

Mr Gilet was the last traveling distiller, he stopped his activity in 1994. The town of Sainte-Gemmes sur Loire had the still restored and installed on the slipway of Port-Thibault in July 2006. The still is an Arab invention from the 10th century (Al Anbiq: distillation vessel). It allows the manufacture of brandy by distillation of pears, plums or all kinds of other fruits or grape marc, previously fermented or boiled. The manufacturer of brandy is called "Bouilleur de cru" hence the name "Bouille" given in our region to the still. The profession of distiller was practiced in Sainte-Gemmes sur Loire by the Gilet family since 1840. Its main activity was for a long time cooperage, due to the numerous wine growers in the commune (nearly 150). Phylloxera destroyed part of the vines and Mr Gilet abandoned cooperage in favor of distillation. The town hall fixed a place to place the traveling still, for a long time it was the Cale de Port-Thibault. The raw distiller could distill from October 1 to June 30, sometimes until August 15. Holders of the privilege of boiling (a right transferable from father to son until 1959) could have 20 liters of brandy distilled at 50° (William pear and Sainte Catherine plum were reputed to make the best brandies). Production was strictly controlled. It was forbidden to change a part of the still without authorization from the Indirect Tax department.