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the unmissable visit to the Tour d'Anjou 👍

The church was built thanks to donations from Galiot de Genouillac in 1540, as commemorated by an inscription in a cartouche near the south portal. The work progressed slowly, so much so that in his will of 1545 he stipulated that it had to be completed "according to the portrait with which it was begun, both as regards the building and the roof."

Easy with e-bike

Saint Martin, to whom the church of Les Cotes-D'Arey is dedicated, is - along with Saint Nicholas - probably one of the most popular saints of all. The memorial day of the former officer in the Roman army is November 11th. On the night after the famous “parting of the coat,” when he leaves half of his army cloak to a freezing beggar, Jesus Christ appears to him in a dream. He then converted to Christianity and was later elected bishop of Tours (France) - initially against his will. Many people will have fond childhood memories of making lanterns in kindergarten and primary school, the evening lantern parade through the dark village/district - and of course the delicious “Weckmann”.

This part in the forest is superb. It is not very technical and is done very well on a gravel bike.

Historic site dominating the plain with a magnificent view.

The Saint-Martin des Côtes-d'Arey church underwent a renovation in 2022 which made it possible to consolidate its structure. Rebuilt several times from 1852 on the basis of the old church, it is attached to the same parish as the chapel of Saint-Mamert, located a few streets away.

On the remains of the old fortified castle of the 15th century and dominating the town of Anjou, the Tower imposes itself in a massive way. Its 30-meter platform and 12-meter elevation make it an imposing building. The municipality has arranged the space and you will find panels explaining the history of this place.