Écuillé is home to the Château du Plessis-Bourré, a moated fortress built at the end of the Middle Ages. Wide moats and four drawbridges that are still operational are part of the complex.
Those who choose Écuillé for their stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture
The Château de la Roche is a château in Écuillé. The main construction phases are attributed to the 16th century (?), the 18th century and the 19th century. The Château de la Roche is privately owned.
The programme of the tournament of the Order of Saint Michael included jousting and equestrian games.
Paths and experiences
The circular trail “Du Plessis-Bourré aux Basses Vallées Angevines” is designated as a hiking route. Along the route, the trail lists the Logis du Doyenné in Écuillé as a sight.
Ferme La Casserie offers educational visits involving contact with animals, feeding and milking.
Surroundings
Echarbot is a château in the vicinity of Écuillé. The historic site Abbaye du Perray aux Nonnains is also located in the vicinity of Écuillé.
In the wider regional surroundings of Écuillé are the Galerie David d'Angers and Le Repaire Urbain; both are museums.
Le Planty is a private meeting place organised on an association basis. Members can rent rooms there, attend events, use services and take part in community life.
More local pages: La Chapelle-Sur-Oudon, Champigné, Contigné, Les Rairies, Marcé, Fontaine-Guérin, Chemellier, Bouchemaine.
