Faveraye-Mâchelles: Holiday apartments and houses

In Faveraye-Mâchelles, old stone walls and traces of history can be discovered on walks through the streets and countryside.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Faveraye-Mâchelles will plan their trip around this location.

Culture

Faveraye-Mâchelles is home to a Vierge de pitié, a Pietà statue dating from the 15th or 16th century. The oldest parts of the Église Saint-Pierre-Aux-Liens date from the 12th century, while its choir dates from the 15th century.

The medieval cemetery of Faveraye dates from the 14th century and was added to the supplementary register of historic monuments in 1975. The Église Saint-Pierre-Aux-Liens became a simple chapel in 1851 after religious services were moved to a new church in Mâchelles.

The Château de l'Assay is privately owned. Its origins date back to the 12th century, while the present building dates from 1856. The Château de Chandoiseau is also privately owned; the present building dates from 1872. The estate includes an English landscape garden and an octagonal kitchen garden.

Landscape and activities

The Circuit de Faveraye begins and ends in Faveraye-Mâchelles and is 7.1 kilometres long. It combines views over the hillside with vineyards, woodlands and a rich, varied and well-preserved architectural heritage.

Hiking, mountain biking and horse riding are designated for the Circuit de Faveraye; the stated durations are two hours on foot, 30 minutes by mountain bike and one hour on horseback.

Further discoveries

In the wider region around Faveraye-Mâchelles are the Église Saint-Pierre de Chemillé, a historic site; Pignerolles, a château; Le Repaire Urbain, a museum; and the Galerie David d'Angers, a museum.

Further destinations: Le Longeron, Cizay-La-Madeleine, Seiches-Sur-Le-Loir, Ambillou-Château, Saumur, Champtocé-Sur-Loire, Tillières, La Pommeraye

For the main travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.