Our Lady of Marillais – Promenade Julien Cracq loop from Le Marillais

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Our Lady of Marillais – Promenade Julien Cracq loop from Le Marillais

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Our Lady of Marillais – Promenade Julien Cracq loop from Le Marillais

03:52

15.1km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.02 km

To cross the Evre, you can take this small ford rather than the bridge located upstream. Be careful, however, if you venture there during the winter: the stones that allow the crossing can be very slippery.

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3.61 km

Our Lady of Marillais

Highlight • Historical Site

A place of pilgrimage since the apparition of the Virgin to Saint Maurille, the old chapel has been replaced by a sanctuary of majestic proportions built between 1890 and 1913. …

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4.02 km

Field of the Vendée Martyrs

Highlight • Monument

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Better than a long speech, an extract from the book “Histoire de Vendée” by Deniau relates the tragic events of this place.

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4.41 km

Promenade Julien Cracq

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4.86 km

Saint-Florent-le-Vieil Abbey Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The abbey of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil is a religious complex built during the 8th century. Classified as a historic monument in 1999, it has since been a place for cultural events and contemporary art exhibitions.

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5.15 km

Abbey Church of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil

Highlight • Religious Site

Very beautiful architectural ensemble with a nice overlooking view of the Loire. This is worth it because the climb up the Grande Rue (which is actually quite narrow) makes your …

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7.21 km

Èvre River

Highlight • River

Before flowing into the Loire at the place of the falls, the Evre forms a reservoir of water, very popular with fishermen. It is a pleasant and peaceful place. The …

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15.1 km

End point

Parking

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