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A very shady, well-maintained route with some good climbs and descents. Easy level

Here, a certain Marie Lorteau (aged 8) is said to have had a conversation with the Virgin. This apparition, although not recognized by the Church, seems to still be celebrated because the site is very well maintained. Returning to cycling, I advise against the trails that head north through the Cailleries wetland nature reserve. Flooded in winter and overgrown with brambles in summer. I won't try it a third time.

An absolutely beautiful site, but difficult to access by bike. You can cross, but the footbridge is too narrow (for my bike anyway) and you have to push the bike vertically. Obviously impossible with panniers.

In the past, the Maine was crossed using beams fixed to the rock. The 17th century Reuzard mill with its metal footbridge attests to the intense milling activity that reigned on the river at the time. The current footbridge, which dates from 1911, was renovated in 1977 and allows hikers to access from one bank to the other.

The great interest of the route along the Maine lies in the many water mills typical of the valley. Each one is accompanied by a causeway - dam - which once formed the water reservoir necessary to operate the wheel. The Reuzard mill (17th century) with its metal footbridge and that of the Vieille-Écluse (15th-16th century) attest to the intense milling activity that reigned on the river at the time. As for the Épinettes mill (mid-19th century), it produced the town's public electricity from 1912. Although they were initially used to grind cereals, these mills were also used to work hides and paper. The name of the village of La Trélitière also evokes the weaving of lattice.

Beautiful view of the mill and its dam. A walk along the Maine allows you to discover many typical mills of the valley.

Very nice, rivers, mills, small bridges, to do again

Formerly the manor of the Lords of Montaigu, this private 16th century granite castle has belonged to the same family since the beginning of the 18th century. During the Revolution, the manor was burned and drowned in blood during the passage of the Infernal Columns of General Turreau on January 19, 1794. This is still a private property and unfortunately no visits can be organized. More information on the castle and the commune: https://www.montreverd.fr/ma-commune/communes-deleguees/commune-deleguee-de-mormaison/