Circuit touristique de Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

This four-kilometre tour will take you on a journey of discovery of one of Maine-et-Loire's Petites Cité de Caractère: Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil. Does the name ring a bell? In any case, this village is well known in the Mauges!

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is a "Petite Cité de Caractère" overlooking the Loire, offering an enchanting setting for a day's strolling.
Take a 4-kilometre stroll through the old streets of the Loire town, discovering its seafaring heritage and its history, which is closely linked to the Vendée Wars.

From the Tourist Office, walk along the banks of the Loire to the Maison Julien Gracq, the local author, before heading off in the direction of the Chapelle Cathelineau. Climb up the Grande Rue to reach the abbey church and the sublime panorama of Mont-Glonne over the Loire Valley, before heading for the peaceful Promenade Julien Gracq, which runs alongside the town's old fortifications.

Are you convinced by the programme? Then don't wait any longer and download the tour leaflet, the walking route and the GPX and KML maps to make the most of your escapade!

Please note that the route is slightly uphill!