Butte Delaroche 12Walking here means moving through a living landscape.
In the Vignoble Nantais, the paths follow the rivers, wind between the rows of vines, skirt the marshes and climb the hillsides. They reveal a land of contrasts, between raw nature, discreet heritage and welcoming villages.
If you want to walk or cycle in the Vignoble Nantais with a free mind, each route is available in the form of a descriptive sheet.
The paths are alive and kicking: before setting off, be sure to check for any temporary restrictions, roadworks or special conditions.
In summer, it’s best to set off early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Bring water, suitable footwear and comfortable clothing.
And above all: take your time. The landscape will reward you.
Hiking Monnieres 25Hiking is not just a leisure activity in the Vignoble Nantais. It’s a sensitive way of reading the landscape, of understanding the ancient bond between man and this land of borders, light and water.
Here, you can walk through the heritage of a land shaped by the hands of winegrowers, millers and builders.
At the bend in the path, the silhouette of a water mill is a reminder of the power of the rivers. Further on, a levee rises up, a silent dyke that whispers the memory of floods. And there is always the presence of the vines, generous, orderly and alive, thrilling both the earth and the taste buds.
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Vignoble Nantais┬®adrien Vilarem Web 8079 1In the Vignoble Nantais, routes intertwine, intersect and embrace. You can move effortlessly from a towpath to a steep hillside, from a bustling village to a silent clearing.
Whether you’re a Sunday walker or a seasoned rambler, the area is open to everyone, without artifice. All you have to do is look up, breathe and let yourself be guided by the curves of the path.
And if you prefer two wheels, the cycle routes – Loire à Vélo, Vélidéale, Vignoble à Vélo – also offer a poetic mix of gentle effort and gourmet discovery.
Some days are invented on the spur of the moment: an easy loop, a family outing, a moment suspended in the marshes or along the Sèvre.
Others are more ambitious. The bag is loaded, the map unfolded, the eye cast beyond the hills: towards the Vendée, the Anjou, towards other horizons of the Loire.
In all cases, the route is never linear. It follows the meandering of rivers, skirts a grove, crosses a hamlet. It invites you to slow down, watch the birds, sit back for a moment, savour the moment.
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