Nature and Culture
The Sentier des Cigognes is a there-and-back trail running between the plan d’eau de la Côte in Cordemais and the ruins of the Château du Goust in Malville. Marsh fauna can be found along the Sentier des Cigognes. The visible remains of the Château du Goust include a drawbridge, a defensive tower, moats, the main courtyard, an impluvium and an imposing main building that is still standing. The ruins of the Château du Goust are listed in the register of historic monuments and can be discovered during a walk through the marshes at any time of year.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Malville thus has a clear destination for planning their stay.
Geographical Location
Malville is crossed by the RN165 and is located equidistant from Nantes and Saint-Nazaire.
Hiking
The Sentier du Bois Renard is an easy 6.5 km hiking trail with a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes. It leads along shaded paths and agricultural tracks, past cultivated fields and pastures, and through a preserved small woodland.
The Sentier du Tertre is a moderately difficult 11.4 km hiking trail with a duration of 2 hours 50 minutes. It starts at the Chaillereaux car park at the intersection of the D17 and D90 in Malville.
Culture
The Café-Théâtre de l’Espace Thalweg offers music, conferences, film screenings and object theatre. It hosts four cultural highlights per year.
