Discover Prinquiau through the Domaine de l’Escurays and trails across its landscape. The Château de l’Escurays is a former manor house built in the early 15th century; the estate was expanded and embellished in the 1600s. The Logis seigneurial de l’Escuray in Prinquiau is listed as a Monument historique. This means its cultural significance spans both the historic building and the development of the estate. Trails through the park and surrounding landscape offer further perspectives.

Château and Domaine de l’Escurays

The estate includes a walled garden, a medieval motte and a washhouse; a 25-hectare wooded park surrounds the château. The walled garden and wooded park differ in character, while the motte and washhouse add further historic features. In this way, the estate brings together the former manor house, garden and parkland, and other elements of the property. If you are interested in architectural history and the layout of historic estates, you can explore both as interconnected themes here.

Trails through the park and landscape

The Sentier de l’Escurays à Boitouze runs through Prinquiau and La Chapelle-Launay. It passes through the park of the Domaine de l’Escurays and continues to the Bois de Boitouze. From the centre of Prinquiau, you can reach the garden on foot via this trail. The route therefore offers two specific points for planning: access from the town centre to the garden, and the continuation through the park to the Bois. If you plan to visit the garden, check access to the grounds in advance.

The Sentier des Quatre Vallées offers a different landscape perspective. It runs along the Sillon de Bretagne and provides views over the Loire Valley and the Loire estuary. This adds views of the Sillon and the Loire landscape to the estate-focused experience.

Cycling between the Sillon and the marshes

The “Entre Sillon et Marais” cycling route offers another option. The 17-kilometre route is a loop, starting from either the Bourg de Prinquiau or La Chapelle-Launay. It is marked in yellow. The route connects the Sillon de Bretagne with the Loire marshes, classified as Natura 2000 wetlands. Its loop format, length and two starting points provide a clear basis for planning. As trail markers and conditions can change, check the route markings and current conditions before setting off.

Which route best suits your interests?

To choose between the options, compare their main features: the Sentier de l’Escurays à Boitouze passes through the park to the Bois de Boitouze, while the Sentier des Quatre Vallées focuses on the Sillon and views of the Loire. “Entre Sillon et Marais” is a 17-kilometre cycling loop between the Sillon de Bretagne and the Loire marshes. Choose between exploring the estate, enjoying the views or taking a cycling tour.

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For an overview of the wider area: Loire-Atlantique.