Gorges: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Gorges, the Sèvre Nantaise brings together the municipality’s economy, cultural heritage and environment, while shaping the landscape.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Gorges will be drawn to this location.

Culture and History

The Château de l'Oiselinière dates from between 1800 and 1835 and was formerly a hunting lodge belonging to the lords of Clisson. The Tour Boisteau was built between 1851 and 1856 as a former water tower for raising water and follows the Clisson-influenced architectural style.

The church of Gorges was rebuilt in 1860 in the Gothic Revival style. It is built from limestone and granite on the plan of a Latin cross. The entrance portico of La Sénardière is believed to date from the 13th century.

The Moulin à Papier du Liveau is one of the last testimonies to the papermaking tradition on the Sèvre Nantaise. The group-visit programme includes a tour of the machine room and mechanisms; visitors can also be introduced to the handmade production of sheets of paper.

Nature and Landscape

The Bois de Buis is classified as a sensitive natural area, meaning an area of particular environmental sensitivity. It has a viewpoint above the Sèvre offering panoramic views of Gorges.

The Parc des Garennes offers a walk through nature from the centre of Gorges; educational panels are placed along the route. The Bois de la Margerie is home to a diverse woodland flora and fauna and is a starting point for walks in nature.

Trails and Discoveries

The GR® de Pays Sèvre et Maine – Boucle du Vignoble passes through Clisson, Gétigné and Gorges. The family trail Murmures de Rochers « Piste aux empreintes » uses fun and interactive stations focusing on animal tracks, food and habitats.

Regional Location

Gorges lies along the 118-kilometre wine route « Le Voyage dans le Vignoble ».

Other destinations to choose from include Saint-Aignan-Grandlieu, Saint-Lumine-De-Clisson, Saint-Hilaire-De-Chaléons, Saint-Herblain, Orvault, Pornichet, Chauve and Sainte-Anne-Sur-Brivet.

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