Landemont combines three hiking trails with links to regional history. The trail network recalls the former Le Petit Anjou railway and crosses the gently rolling slopes of the Divatte. If you like to weigh up hiking and cultural connections when choosing a destination, Landemont offers concrete points of interest for both. Historic buildings, local products and a picnic area provide further ideas for planning your trip.
Hiking with a historical connection
There are three hiking trails in Landemont. The “Le Petit Anjou” hiking route starts in Landemont; the trail network also keeps alive the memory of the former railway of the same name. The trails cross the gently rolling slopes of the Divatte. This means that both the landscape and the railway’s history are part of the hiking experience. Those who want to take both into account when choosing a destination will find a clear thematic connection here, without needing to combine all the trails into a single route.
In the wider region around Landemont, the Divatte Valley is designated an “espace naturel sensible” (ENS), or sensitive natural area. This designation adds a regional dimension to the area’s landscape appeal.
Buildings and local history
The Notre-Dame Church in Landemont is a 19th-century building and a heritage site recorded for archaeological purposes. The Pont Thurinet near La Pelleterie dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Comparing the two brings their different periods into focus: the bridge dates from several centuries earlier than the church.
A donation by Jean d’Aurèles to the monks of Marmoutier is recorded for the year 1040: he gave them a borderie (small farm) at a place called “Landamon.” The monks cleared the area, which was covered in forests and heathland. The historical connection here lies in the land grant and the subsequent clearing; it adds a much earlier perspective on the area’s history to the later buildings.
Another historical episode takes us to 1709. Father Louis Marie Grignon de Montfort stayed at a house on Rue du Bocage while preaching a mission in the Nantais region. Along with the 1040 land grant and the buildings from different periods, this forms a timeline stretching from early land use to events in the 18th century.
Local products and places to take a break
The Ferme du Gaec de la Divatte in Landemont has a farm shop selling dairy products, charcuterie, beef and eggs directly to customers. It offers local and seasonal produce. For travelers who want to include shopping locally in their plans, this is a concrete connection to regional food.
The Les Jardins de l’Étoile picnic area is on the edge of the village, behind the Étoile des Charneaux hall. It has a covered area, children’s play equipment and toilets. The area is on the road to Angers, about 40 minutes from Nantes and 10 km from the banks of the Loire. This provides both a local landmark and geographical context, without assuming a particular mode of travel.
Leisure activities in Landemont also include hiking, cyclosport and palet clubs. So, alongside the hiking trails, other local leisure activities are available to consider when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Clément-De-La-Place, Longué-Jumelles, Trémont, Le Louroux-Béconnais, Vaudelnay, Les Ponts-De-Cé, Neuillé, Les Rosiers-Sur-Loire.
View the broader travel guide: Maine-Et-Loire.
