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Centre-Val de Loire

Candes-Saint-Martin

Pelouse Mill – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

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Centre-Val de Loire

Candes-Saint-Martin

Pelouse Mill – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

Moderate

5.0

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Pelouse Mill – Montsoreau Castle loop from Candes-Saint-Martin

03:22

12.6km

150m

Hiking

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: April 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Loire-Anjou-Touraine

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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419 m

Ruins of the Windmill Tower and View of the Loire and Vienne Confluence

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In the proverbial "good old days" this (former) windmill, standing prominently on the hill and clearly visible from afar, must have made a very deep impression on the viewer. However, …

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2

477 m

View of the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire at Candes-Saint-Martin

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View of the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire

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484 m

Pelouse Mill

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In the proverbial "good old days" this (former) windmill, standing prominently on the hill and clearly visible from afar, must have made a very deep impression on the viewer. However, …

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8.18 km

Cavier Windmill of La Herpinière

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Beautiful stands the wingless mill of Herpinière as a landmark in the landscape of vineyards. Mill is not accessible.

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5

10.9 km

Montsoreau Castle

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The Château de Montsoreau has been immortalized many times, notably by Alexandre Dumas in his novel La Dame de Monsoreau, written between 1845 and 1846.

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12.1 km

Confluence of the Loire and the Vienne

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At the foot of Candes-Saint-Martin, with your feet almost in the water, enjoy a pleasant view of the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne.

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7

12.2 km

Saint Martin Collegiate Church, Candes

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Built at the place of death of St. Martin and of course consecrated to him.

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8

12.3 km

Collegiate Church of St Martin, Candes-Saint-Martin

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Apparently, one of the most beautiful villages in France. I wouldn’t disagree.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

2.68 km

1.59 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

5.42 km

4.06 km

1.48 km

854 m

553 m

174 m

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