Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
France
Pays de la Loire
Saumur
Gennes-Val De Loire

Saint Genulf Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint Genulf Church

Recommended by 19 cyclists out of 20

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to Saint Genulf Church

    4.7

    (145)

    830

    riders

    1. View of Saumur – Port Maillard loop from Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies

    86.5km

    05:09

    510m

    510m

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Tips

    June 17, 2025

    Founded in 1040 by the abbey of Saint-Nicolas d'Angers, the church of Saint-Genulf and Saint-Charles du Thoureil is a living testament to the village's history.

    The elongated bell tower, added in the 12th century, has withstood the elements, despite the numerous floods of the Loire, which damaged the building.

    The church was rebuilt in the 19th century, after having been abandoned in the 18th century.

    Today, the church is distinguished by its sculpted wooden reliquaries from the Renaissance, a legacy of the neighbouring abbey of Saint-Maur-de-Glanfeuil, and by its contemporary stained glass windows, made in 2019 by Tahar Ben Jelloun and master glassmaker Philippe Brissy.

    The Stations of the Cross, added in 2021 by Raphaële Portier, adds a modern artistic touch that contrasts with the ancient character of the church.

    Translated by Google •

      In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

      Sign up for free

      Details

      Informations

      Elevation 70 m

      Weather

      Powered by AerisWeather

      Today

      Monday 17 November

      10°C

      1°C

      10 %

      If you start your activity now...

      Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

      Most visited during

      January

      February

      March

      April

      May

      June

      July

      August

      September

      October

      November

      December

      Loading

      Location: Gennes-Val De Loire, Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France

      Other Popular Places to Check Out

      Vue sur la Loire depuis Le Thoureil

      Explore
      RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
      Download the app
      Follow Us on Socials

      © komoot GmbH

      Privacy Policy