Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

02:30

36.0km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

Highlight • Religious Site

Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Its richly decorated portal is particularly noteworthy. Listed as a Historic Monument.

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1.62 km

Val d'Asson Park

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Located east of the Parc des Remparts, the first part of the Val d'Asson Park opened in September 2020. The second part will open in July 2023. In total, it …

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1.66 km

Montaigu Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the …

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5.25 km

Church of St Georges

Highlight • Religious Site

The church of Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu, in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, is part of the parish of Saint Martin de Montaigu in the deanery of Montaigu in the diocese of Luçon.

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5.25 km

We stayed at the Durivum during this trip.

This renovated house offers five spacious and bright bedrooms, featuring high-end bedding and hotel-like amenities.
In addition, a small apartment for two …

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5.57 km

River House

Highlight • Historical Site

The River House is a preserved natural setting spanning over 10 hectares where art and nature blend together.
Imagine a river and its watermill, surrounded by 10 hectares of nature... …

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21.0 km

La Roche Pépin chapel

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La Roche-Pépin, a village in Saint-Georges and its abandoned chapel—this could have been the headline in the newspaper Ouest-France in May 1992. Indeed, in the heart of the Saint-Georges hamlet …

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28.1 km

Moulin de la Poitevinière

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A beautiful site on the Petite Maine River. Overall, the path along it between La Poitevinière and St Georges is very pleasant. Also known as the Chauveau Mill.

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36.0 km

End point

Train Station

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