Genneteil: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Church of Saint-Martin-de-Tours in Genneteil dates from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Culture and History

The Croix Chouanière cross bears witness to Genneteil’s history. The presbytery known as “La Cure” has a central section dating from the 15th century. In the second half of the 17th century or at the beginning of the 18th century, a building wing was added to the south, along with a pavilion and a wing with a portal to the north. All these buildings were remodelled in the 20th century.

The Château Breil-de-Foin is a private historic monument inhabited year-round. The Old Château of Breil-de-Foin is an Angevin fortress on the former feudal border with Maine. The New Château of Breil-de-Foin contains a magnificent staircase dating from the time of Henry IV.

The Château de la Pasnière includes a park, a stable, a chapel and agricultural buildings.

Traditions

Boule de fort is classified by the French Ministry of Culture as a traditional game of the Pays de la Loire region. It is played in a club or circle where certain rules had to be followed.

Exploring the Area

There is a 12-kilometre hiking trail in Genneteil.

Geographical Setting

In Genneteil, the Château de Parnay is visible from the D817 road.

Anyone planning a trip to Genneteil may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.

More pages about local destinations: Marcé, La Jaille-Yvon, Saint-André-De-La-Marche, Saint-Michel-Et-Chanveaux, Chemiré-sur-Sarthe, Contigné, Montreuil-sur-Maine, Montsoreau.

To the higher-level travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.