Discover Remouillé through two distinct highlights: the varied architecture of the Chapelle Garreau and paths leading to the banks of the Maine and Gorgeat. You can tailor your plans to your interests and the time available: the Chapelle Garreau is the main attraction for architecture, while the « Entre Maine et Gorgeat » loop is ideal for a longer walk.

Chapelle Garreau: a variety of architectural influences

Jean-Pierre Garreau built the Chapelle Garreau between 1859 and 1862 as a funerary chapel. His son-in-law, the architect Eugène Hilléreau, assisted him. The architecture brings together different influences, which can be seen in specific features of the building: Romanesque elements appear in the buttresses, while the frames around the stained-glass windows are Gothic. There are also Oriental influences, including a dome. The buttresses, window frames and dome offer different ways to appreciate the building’s design, rather than reducing it to a single style. The chapel is scheduled to reopen to the public following restoration.

A loop between the chapel and the riverbanks

The « Entre Maine et Gorgeat » loop starts at the church square in Remouillé and passes the Chapelle Garreau. It is 9.1 kilometres long and takes about two hours and 15 minutes. These approximate figures give you an idea of how much time to allow for the route. The path reaches the banks of the Maine and Gorgeat, where information panels cover wild plants and flowers. This route brings together a striking building and the riverside landscape.

If you would like to learn more about plants and riverbanks, the information panels provide a point of interest along the loop. The Chapelle Garreau adds an architectural highlight. The path is therefore a practical choice if you want to combine both interests in one outing; its length and approximate walking time are the main details to consider when planning.

Les Rives Garreau for shorter walks

Les Rives Garreau, a recreation area on the banks of the Maine, offers another way to enjoy nature. The former washhouse and landing stage were restored and developed into a recreation area in 2025. Les Rives Garreau is set in peaceful, green surroundings and offers opportunities for short walks and nature watching. The setting is also well suited to picnics. Unlike the 9.1-kilometre loop, the walks here are described as a short option, so you can choose between a route with a stated distance and a shorter stay by the river.

Other sights in Remouillé

Sights in Remouillé also include the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite and the Sentier de la Maine. Another local point of interest is a Calvaire opposite the Jean-Pierre Garreau museum-library. It is associated with Garreau’s religious work. Together with the Chapelle Garreau, this offers another glimpse of the area’s cultural heritage without requiring a specific walking route.

To choose between the options, consider the time involved and the theme: the loop has a stated distance and approximate duration, and connects the chapel, riverbanks and information about plants. Les Rives Garreau, by contrast, offers opportunities for short walks and nature watching. The sights add architecture and religious heritage to these nature-focused options—a useful basis for choosing Remouillé as a place to stay according to your interests.

Discover more destinations: Soulvache, Prinquiau, Ligné, La Rouxière, Carquefou, Héric, Grandchamps-Des-Fontaines, La Cotinière.

For the broader travel guide: Loire-Atlantique.