Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu-Vendée

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu-Vendée

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu-Vendée

02:29

9.48km

80m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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169 m

On the ramparts

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. Originally, there was an ovoid-shaped enclosure flanked by about ten towers and a gatehouse, located to the northeast. The fortified town was located to the north of the fortress …

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280 m

Montaigu Dyke

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The nickname of the dike, immortalized by the famous bawdy song (which we could hear sung in an episode of South Park), would have for origin the fall of the …

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960 m

Le Pont Neuf

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The Pont Neuf which now bears its name badly since it is the oldest bridge in Montaigu...

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5.15 km

Church of St Georges

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The church of Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu, in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, is part of the parish of Saint Martin de Montaigu in the deanery of Montaigu in the diocese of Luçon.

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5.42 km

River House

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The River House is a preserved natural setting spanning over 10 hectares where art and nature blend together.
Imagine a river and its watermill, surrounded by 10 hectares of nature... …

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8.97 km

Montaigu Castle

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This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the …

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9.01 km

Val d'Asson Park

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Located east of the Parc des Remparts, the first part of the Val d'Asson Park opened in September 2020. The second part will open in July 2023. In total, it …

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9.29 km