Chemellier: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Nature

Chemellier lies on the edge of the Milly forest massif. The fertile plain of Chemellier is crossed by the Aubance.

Those who choose Chemellier as a travel destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and history

At Moulin Piau in Chemellier stands the Pierre couverte dolmen. The Saint-Aubin Church in Chemellier was rebuilt in 1881 after the former church had been demolished in 1877.

The hamlets of Chemellier contain numerous tuffeau houses. The hamlets of Chemellier also include former troglodytic dwellings. The sculptor Henri Bouriché was born in one of these former troglodytic dwellings in Chemellier.

The impluvium washhouse in Chemellier was built by the municipality in 1836. It collects rainwater from its sloping roofs in a rectangular basin. At the same time, the washhouse channels rainwater from its sloping roofs into the rectangular basin.

Traditions

Chemellier is known for the traditional cultivation of shallots. The shallot is celebrated there every year on the third Sunday in July. Local activities in Chemellier include boules de fort.

Activities

Le Jardin du Presby'Terre offers introductory permaculture events at its location in Anjou.

More local pages: Ambillou-Château, Landemont, Chanzeaux, Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné, Corné, Morannes, Loiré, Mûrs-Erigné

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