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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

06:59

26.9km

170m

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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.09 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

Highlight • Religious Site

Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Its richly decorated portal is particularly noteworthy. Listed as a Historic Monument.

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1.36 km

On the ramparts

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. Originally, there was an ovoid-shaped enclosure flanked by about ten towers and a gatehouse, located to the northeast. The fortified town was located to the north of the fortress and extended a little to the east. A dry moat separated the fortified town from the fortress. A barbican protected the gatehouse. A Romanesque keep of the Niort type, with its courtyard and small enclosure, was located in the castle courtyard, roughly in the middle in the north-south direction and located to the west. The fortified city extended from Rue de Gaulle, with a gate located at the Carré de l'Europe (the Porte de Nantes). The ramparts then continued to Rue de la Place du Champ de Foire, then descended to the Esplanade des Olivettes, where a gate was located near the roundabout on Rue des Jardins (Porte de Tiffauges). The ramparts then ran along the Asson River, up Rue du Pont Jarlet and around the barbican not far from the Presbytery. The dry moats surrounding the city were 16 meters deep in the 15th century.

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1.68 km

Val d'Asson Park

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Located east of the Parc des Remparts, the first part of the Val d'Asson Park opened in September 2020. The second part will open in July 2023. In total, it covers 5 hectares of greenery in the heart of the city.
Located in the city center, parking is available at Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville or Rue du Pont-Jarlet. Admission is free and the park is open year-round. The various paths and footbridges are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The 5 hectares of parkland connect the city center with the Hauts de Montaigu district. Crossed by the Asson River, the park features a variety of vegetation that grows along the stream's banks.
When it was created, the preservation of flora and fauna was a major objective. An eco-grazing area was created there.

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1.72 km

Montaigu Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the Bretons. The remains still visible today give an idea of the importance of this fortified castle at the time.

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2.39 km

Le Pont Neuf

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The Pont Neuf which now bears its name badly since it is the oldest bridge in Montaigu...

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6.57 km

River House

Highlight • Historical Site

The River House is a preserved natural setting spanning over 10 hectares where art and nature blend together.
Imagine a river and its watermill, surrounded by 10 hectares of nature...
Boat trips on the Grande Maine, family treasure hunts, twilight strolls, onboard drinks, and an art exhibition with free access on the shaded banks and in the old mill.

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9.79 km

A bucolic path

Highlight • Other

14.7 km

Bois de La Chausselière

Forest

15.3 km

Lake La Chausselière

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.10 km

3.61 km

2.96 km

532 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

7.58 km

3.91 km

2.50 km

2.16 km

2.00 km

Elevation

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Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

On the ramparts

Val d'Asson Park

Montaigu Castle

Le Pont Neuf

River House

A bucolic path

Lake La Chausselière

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