SENTIER D'INTERPRÉTATION UNESCO ENTRE VIGNES ET MINES

An interpretation trail to discover the emblematic sites of the Corniche Angevine

This interpretation trail takes in the most emblematic sites of the Corniche Angevine, with the Loire Valley and the Coteaux du Layon vineyards as a backdrop. Take the time to appreciate the Chapelle Sainte Barbe des Mines, the Moulins d'Ardenay, the chevalement and the Malécots trench, in the footsteps of human activities dating back to prehistoric times. There are plenty of viewpoints to take in some of the finest panoramas in Anjou!
The 5.8 km trail comprises two loops:
- the Chapelle / Moulins d'Ardenay loop: 2.1 km
- Malécots loop: 3.7 km
Start: Ardenay crossroads, at the junction of the D751 and D121, in front of the restaurant.
Parking facilities :
- Carrefour d'Ardenay
- Carrière du Roc, 150 m below the Chapelle Sainte Barbe des Mines
- Chevalement des Malécots