The Circuit le Saint-Loup and the Mayenne
The Circuit le Saint-Loup gives a stay in La Jaille-Yvon a clear focus on walking: the six-kilometre loop begins and ends in the village. Along the way, it passes the Chapelle de la Richardière, the Écluse du Moulin and the Église Saint-Loup; it also runs alongside the Mayenne and its towpath. The riverbanks and buildings thus form part of the same walking route.
Heritage by the river and in the village
The Église Saint-Loup is a Romanesque church in La Jaille-Yvon, overlooking the banks of the Mayenne. From its elevated position, it commands views of the valley and the surrounding countryside. The church was founded in the 11th century and altered several times over the centuries, up to the beginning of the 20th century. At Saint-Loup, a vantage point over the river landscape combines with a long architectural history.
Le Moulin lies on the right bank of the Mayenne. It is a lock site with a grain mill, and the lock has a swing bridge. Le Moulin is now a private residence and not open to visitors. The mill, lock and bridge shape the built character of this riverside site, while its status as a residence sets a clear limit for planning a visit.
Le Plessis offers a different perspective. The site is known for its unusually designed kitchen garden and partly preserved outbuildings dating from the 19th century, in the style of model farms. The gardens and farm architecture represent different aspects: the design of the kitchen garden is noteworthy, as is the construction of the outbuildings. Alongside the church and riverside infrastructure, you can also discover a side of the heritage shaped by gardening and agriculture.
Activities and practical planning
Base de loisirs Anjou Sport Nature offers nature-based activities for individuals and groups on the banks of the Mayenne. This provides a different option for planning your day from the Circuit le Saint-Loup: here, the focus is on activities by the river, while the circuit is a six-kilometre loop that begins and ends in the village. You can choose between a walk and another nature-based activity.
For a cycling trip, there is a specific reference point: the long-distance VĂ©loFrancette V43 cycle route passes the access point for the kayak trip in La Jaille-Yvon. Route conditions and signage can change; check both before setting out.
Saturday morning is a specific time to visit Ferme florale L'Ă©tang de papi: visitors are welcomed then in La Jaille-Yvon. Locally grown, seasonal, natural bouquets are sold directly at the farm. Before travelling, check whether visitors are being welcomed and direct sales are available on your chosen date. Since the bouquets are seasonal, the time of year is also a factor in planning your visit.
Discover more destinations: Montrevault, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Turquant, Le Vieil-Baugé, Ingrandes, Blou, La Chapelle-Sur-Oudon, Yzernay
For the wider travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.
