17의 샤제 쉬르 아르고스가지 명소 & 주요 장소

After a first visit to scout out the shop that made us want to come back, here we are back 2 months later on a little bike trip. We have valuable luggage and bikes. So we go in with our bikes in hand to see if it would be possible to put them away. The time it took us to approach the shop, a guy arrives in a van and without saying hello or any other formalities, tells us that our bikes have no place there. Very well sir, if bikes are not welcome, neither are we, goodbye to Mine Bleue 😤

In times long past - which we like to romanticize as the "good old days" - such washhouses, as well as a community bakery, were an integral part of public life on large estates or in villages.

Visit the mine with guides explaining how the miners worked at the time and answering questions

The tour of the body of water is very interesting. There is a wealth of subsoil and an associated history, well presented by explanatory panels.

La Mine Bleue is a former slate mine transformed into a tourist attraction. You can explore underground galleries, witnesses to the industrial history of the region. Guides recount the hard work of miners and the process of extracting slate

Dating from 1883, it was offered by the Count of Falloux. It includes more than 10 locations (14 in total) for washing as well as 6 cast iron hearths used to heat water.

The forest pond in Erdre-En-Anjou is a beautiful pond surrounded by a forest of almost 600 hectares, where you can appreciate the rich plant and animal biodiversity. You can fish in the pond, picnic in the areas provided for this purpose or explore the trails on foot. The forest is also a ZNIEFF (Natural Zone of Ecological, Fauna and Flora Interest), meaning it is protected for its ecological, fauna and flora value. The forest is open to the public every day except Thursday when hunting is authorized.

The Saint-Blaise pond is a natural site with a lake, a beach, a playground and a mini-golf course. You can enjoy water activities, such as swimming, paddle boarding or pedal boating, or simply stroll around the pond and admire the views. The hike is easy and suitable for all ages. You can also visit the Blue Mine, a former iron mine that offers guided tours and exhibitions. The Saint-Blaise pond in Noyant-La-Gravoyère is open from July 1 to September 1, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.