Saint-Plaisir is characterised by bocage landscape and encompasses 1,130 hectares of woodland in Civrais and Champroux. The Church of Saint-Placide dates from the end of the 12th century and was listed in its entirety as a historic monument on 28 December 1926.
Landscape
Guided sylvotherapy excursions are offered in Civrais in Saint-Plaisir. Participants can experience the health benefits of spending time with trees.
Those who choose Saint-Plaisir as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
A religious community existed at this site in the 11th and 12th centuries. The Le Champ du Pain washhouse between the centre of Saint-Plaisir and Gennetines is also part of the local history; it was recently restored by the municipality. At the Moulin de la Planche, the Saint-Eustache spring was regarded as a remedy for sore eyes.
Things to Do
Les Secrets des haies is a digital walk for everyone that combines information about hedgerow trees and shrubs with cooking recipes, games, practical tips and local history. The offering comprises four different routes. The four routes are listed as having lengths of 6 km, 8 km and 14 km.
By the Water
Étang Le Monsiau is a second-category fishing site on a closed body of water. Étang Le Monsiau also has a picnic area, public toilets and a car park.
Plaisir des Cimes at Le Monsiau in Saint-Plaisir includes a treetop walkway.
