A beautiful walk with rural charm through the narrow country lanes and paths to the south of the Daumeré countryside.
A flat walking route mainly on paths. Suitable for occasional walkers.
Starting from the sports hall car park in Daumeray, cross the D859 to immerse yourself in the historic streets of the village.
The village of Saint-Germain is listed in the inventory of picturesque sites in the département, and is a collection of 15th to 18th century residences, including the Bellefontaine dwelling and the church of Saint-Germain, which dates back to the 11th century and belonged to Marmoutier Abbey. The nave was rebuilt in 1787 and the choir dates back to the 14th century. Nothing seems to have changed in this village since the nave of the church was completed before the Revolution.
We are approaching the hamlet of Doucé, 200 m from the route, which is not lacking in charm with its 11th-century Romanesque chapel: the chapel of Saint-Étienne de Doucé. The façade still features a pointed barrel door and the small Romanesque openings in the choir with its flat chevet. Inside, there are still a number of 13th and 14th century frescoes and statues, the most original of which is of a black Virgin.
You arrive at Les Mirés, a former hamlet, where you will find the Chapelle des Mirés, dedicated to Saint-François. This small building, now privately owned, is square in plan and has trefoil windows. The altar is dated 1690 on the pediment.
Take the rue de l'étang and the old wash-house, which dates back to the 1850s and was recently renovated by volunteers from the Association Daumeray d'Histoire en Découverte, behind the village hall.
Toilets in Daumeray, to the left of the town hall, at 25 rue de la Fraternité
Picnic tables in Daumeray :
- Parc de la salle des fêtes
- Service station
- Hamlet of Doucé
- All food shops in Daumeray town centre
- Val'Ange restaurant in Daumeray
Public transport :
- Morannes train station (6 km)
- Bus: information about Angers bus station
(02 41 36 29 46)
