Panorama de l'esplanade du Mont Glonne

A must-see in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is the panorama from Mont Glonne, with its unique view over the Loire Valley between Angers and Nantes.

It's THE reward after wandering through the many steep streets of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Petite Cité de Caractère: the panorama of Mont Glonne with its abbey church and esplanade.

Savour the contemplative panorama as you admire the village's ancient fortifications and its unobstructed view of the fishing village of La Meilleraie on the opposite bank. In the distance, a castle comes into view. It's the Italian-inspired Palais Briau, built in the 19th century.

From the esplanade, the sculptures blend nature and art in the heart of a preserved site. Turn around and admire the proud abbey church. Push open the doors of this monument and discover the tomb of Bonchamps sculpted by David d'Angers.

Panoramic view of the Loire Valley, 50 minutes from Nantes and Angers and 1h30 from the estuary, offering a breathtaking view of the right bank of the Loire with the commune of Varades, located between Ancenis and Ingrandes.
This is surely the highlight of your visit to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: the Mont-Glonne esplanade, with its unique view over the Loire Valley.

In front of you on this same square, you can see the Column erected on the promontory during the visit of the Duchess of Angoulême to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.