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Montsoreau Castle – Pelouse Mill loop from Turquant

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Montsoreau Castle – Pelouse Mill loop from Turquant

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4.5

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Montsoreau Castle – Pelouse Mill loop from Turquant

05:12

19.4km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

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4.02 km

Montsoreau Village and Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Montsoreau is a small town of 400 inhabitants located on the left bank of the Loire, at the confluence of the latter and the Vienne.

With an irresistible charm, Montsoreau …

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4.20 km

Montsoreau Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

Above all, since 2016 Montsoreau …

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5.42 km

Confluence of the Loire and the Vienne

Highlight • River

At the foot of Candes-Saint-Martin, with your feet almost in the water, enjoy a pleasant view of the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne.

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5.52 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Highlight • Historical Site

Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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5.99 km

Pelouse Mill

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In the proverbial "good old days" this (former) windmill, standing prominently on the hill and clearly visible from afar, must have made a very deep impression on the viewer. However, …

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11.8 km

Romanesque Kitchen at Fontevraud Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The impressive Romanesque kitchen was built in the 12th century.
This building with spectacular architecture is the subject of speculation: funeral chapel, baptistery, smokehouse, hiding place of the legendary highwayman …

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12.0 km

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is one of the largest monastic communities in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a place with a rich history, located in …

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16.8 km

Cavier Windmill of La Herpinière

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful stands the wingless mill of Herpinière as a landmark in the landscape of vineyards. Mill is not accessible.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.85 km

7.44 km

2.58 km

412 m

115 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

5.80 km

4.11 km

1.41 km

427 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

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Montsoreau Castle – Pelouse Mill loop from Turquant

Montsoreau Village and Castle

Montsoreau Castle

Confluence of the Loire and the Vienne

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

Pelouse Mill

Romanesque Kitchen at Fontevraud Abbey

Fontevraud Royal Abbey

Cavier Windmill of La Herpinière

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