Attractions and Places To See around Treize-Vents - Top 20

One of the magnificent dams of Maine et Loire, the Moine River flows through this lake to flow into another lake, the Ribou near Cholet. A 16km hike around the lake can be done by following the yellow markers.

On the site of an old ordinary mill, dilapidated since the end of the 16th century, Father Deshayes, superior of the Montfortian communities, had a new mill built, reserved for the exclusive use of religious people. He then specifies that the establishment is intended to produce: “4,000 pounds of bread per week, of which 700 are distributed to the poor, and this usually”. This is not done without reluctance on the part of neighboring users, using the wash houses, watering troughs and fisheries, as well as the hydraulic power of the mills upstream. Originally, the mill had a paddle wheel, operating three pairs of millstones. The belfry is used to transmit the movement of the wheel to the millstones rotating thanks to the pit wheel and the fly wheels. https://www.saintlaurentsursevre.fr/decouvert/presentation/patrimoines/patrimoine-histoire/moulin-de-la-sagesse/

The dam itself is made up of two sets: a long curved dike made of rock on the upstream side, with a grassy embankment on the downstream side; a reinforced core in the form of six concrete vaults. The reservoir, with a surface area of 220 ha, stretches as far as Maulévrier, on the edge of Deux-Sèvres. Fishing is tolerated there, as is sailing in summer. The rest of the activities are subject to greater restrictions than at the Ribou dam. This is justified by the classification as a natural zone of ecological, fauna and flora interest (ZNIEFF) of the perimeter. In fact, more than 200 species of migrants have been counted there throughout the year. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrage_du_Verdon

Lac Ribou is a beautiful lake where you can admire the view of the water and the surrounding forest. The trail is moderately difficult, with some elevation gain and varied terrain. It is open all year round and is suitable for dogs on a leash.

The Ribou Dam is a dam which forms a lake on the Moine River. The Barrage de Ribou is located near the town of Cholet and is a popular destination for locals and tourists, particularly during the summer months. You can enjoy the beauty of nature and the tranquility of water in this charming place.

A beautiful climb with a finish at 14% to reach the top of the Vendée. A magnificent view of the surrounding countryside, and St Michel as guardian of Mont Mercure

The lake, embedded in the hills, with its gently sloping banks, offers the opportunity to practice sports such as golf, archery and horseback riding in addition to numerous water sports such as windsurfing, fishing, rowing and sailing. A campsite is available for overnight stays.

Pleasant and accessible, it is possible to shorten a little without going to the Verdon dam. Be careful locally muddy terrain after the rain