Tour de Saint-Ménelé
Throughout this tour, you'll discover a land with a rich historical past and a diverse natural and architectural heritage.
On this walk you will see the imposing private château of Bois-Dauphin, home to 2 illustrious families, the Montmorency-Laval and Colbert families.You will discover a highly diverse built heritage, bearing witness to the history of Précigné: private châteaux and mills, bourgeois houses and chapels... Like the chapel of Saint-Ménélé, built in the middle of the fields in the 12th and 13th centuries. This charming chapel bears the name of Ménelé, a child from Précigné who was beatified for having evangelised the Auvergne.
Nearby attractions include the former abbey dwelling of Perray-Neuf, which can be visited by prior arrangement, and the parish church of Saint-Pierre de Précigné. You can also visit the Manoir and medieval garden at Sourches.
Practical information
Departure town
PRECIGNE
Arrival town
PRECIGNE
Distance
20 Km
Means of transport
Walking, difficulty level: Difficult, duration: 5h
Ascent
uphill 178m
downhill 178m
Colour of tag
Vert
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Location
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