Boucle vélo entre vignes & châteaux

This 22-kilometre loop will take you through the pretty "Village de charme" of Cornillé-les-Caves, as well as the small villages of Lué-en-Baugeois and Chaumont d'Anjou, with their varied landscapes of crops, vines and forests, home to numerous châteaux and private manor houses.

- Itinerary signposted (marker 8), on shared roads, small roads with little traffic, but please be vigilant.
- Helmets are compulsory for children under 12, and strongly recommended for adults.
- Take your time and be curious.

TO DISCOVER ALONG THE WAY...

- Cornillé-les-caves
Awarded the "Village de charme**" label, this atypical and authentic village is built on a hill carved out of tunnels, from which it takes its name.

- The Tuffière wine estate
Most of the vineyards have been planted on a limestone hill since the 14th century. The estate produces white, red and rosé Anjou appellation wines. The Domaine de la Tuffière has been awarded the Caves touristiques du Vignoble de Loire® and Vignobles & Découvertes labels.

- Château de Rouvoltz
A former fief and seigneury belonging to Guillaume de Cornesse in 1458, it was converted in 1851 to plans attributed to the architect Pierre Félix Delarue.

- Château de Vaux
Former manor house built in 1821 by the architect Desnoyers on the cellars of an old castle, of which all that remains today is part of the surrounding wall, the entrance gatehouse and three towers.

- The Malagué leisure centre, with its pond and outdoor activities, is ideally located within the "Jarzé Villages Woods and Peatlands" sensitive natural area,

- The Château de la Perraudière

- The Manoir de la Galaisière
Visible from the heights of Domaine de la Tuffière, this former manor house dates back to the 15th century.

- Château de la Tuffière.
Right next to the Domaine de la Tuffière, you'll find the Château, designed by Richard Delalande in 1860 and made of tufa and brick.