Culture
The Tour à plomb in Couëron is a building classified as a historic monument.
The Tour à plomb was built from 1875 to 1877 and is 69.40 metres high.
The Espace de la Tour à plomb is part of the Accueil vélo network.
La Gerbetière is the house where the nature painter Jean-Jacques Audubon spent his childhood.
La Gerbetière is a 17th-century noble house that was altered at the end of the 18th century.
La Gerbetière was restored and transformed by the town of Couëron into a cultural venue open to everyone, where exhibitions, concerts and performances are regularly held.
The Chapelle de Beaulieu was the chapel of Beaulieu Castle; its existence has been documented since 1608.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Couëron can find information about the destination here.
Nature
The area comprising Lac de Beaulieu and the Beaulieu marshes forms an ecologically remarkable site with remarkable biodiversity.
At Lac de Beaulieu, you can walk around the lake, use the picnic tables and visit the children's play areas.
Two observation posts at Lac de Beaulieu allow discreet observation of the local wildlife, including cormorants and herons, as well as the Beaulieu marshes.
Trails and Events
La Loire à Vélo passes through Couëron; the route follows various secure and signposted paths.
The Couëron Velodrome has a 250-metre cycling track.
Cycling competitions are held at the Couëron Velodrome, including the Challenge Jo Legoux, the Mercredis de la piste, departmental and regional championships, and the Trophée des Sprinters.
Local Life
A weekly market is held in the centre of Couëron.
The “Au cœur de la ville” tour follows the discoveries of architect Lucie Lenoir, includes nine stops and takes around 45 minutes.
The “Mystère au Port-Launay” mystery game is a route with six stops and takes around one hour; it presents Couëron's maritime history.
Further destinations: La Chapelle-Des-Marais, Derval, Saint-Mars-Du-Désert, Pont-Saint-Martin, Cheix-En-Retz, Plessé, Saint-Colomban, La Limouzinière.
