Montreuil-sur-Maine is characterised by a bocage landscape. The Mayenne River crosses the area in the east, while the Oudon River forms its western boundary.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment for their stay in Montreuil-sur-Maine is thereby choosing the type of accommodation for their trip.
Landscape and Paths
The developed towpath in Montreuil-sur-Maine provides walking and cycling connections between the north and south. In fine weather, it offers panoramic views of the Mayenne. The municipality has also created several footpaths and greenways along its streets and in its residential areas.
The Vélo-Francette follows the towpath through Montreuil-sur-Maine. The long-distance route runs from Ouistreham in the Calvados department to La Rochelle in the Charente-Maritime department.
Cycling and Hiking Routes
A 9.5-kilometre circular route can start in Montreuil-sur-Maine. It follows the river along the towpath towards Haras du Lion d’Angers and Parc de l’Isle Briand, and on the return journey runs back to the village via a developed footpath along the departmental road.
The “Circuit de la Grotte à l’Isle Briand” circular route connects Montreuil-sur-Maine with Le Lion-d’Angers and combines natural scenery with cultural heritage. It is classified as an easy hike lasting approximately three hours.
Montreuil-sur-Maine has a rest area for cycle tourists and hikers with covered picnic tables, a water point and toilets.
Culture and History
The tourist attractions of Montreuil-sur-Maine include a mill. They also include a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes. The Grotto of Montreuil-sur-Maine is also known as the “Petit Lourdes Angevin”.
The first written record of Montreuil-sur-Maine dates from the end of the 12th century. In the Middle Ages, the lands of Montreuil-sur-Maine were under the authority of the Abbaye du Ronceray d’Angers.
The façades and roofs of the Manoir de la Chouanière have been listed as French historic monuments since 24 October 1973. The manor includes a chapel built in 1716. It also has a garden enclosed by dry-stone walls, with six regularly arranged beds planted with fruit trees such as apple, pear and quince trees.
The Church of Saint-Pierre in Montreuil-sur-Maine can also be visited or discovered.
On Site
Montreuil-sur-Maine is easily accessible via the D775 and the N162. From April to September, visitors can watch the lock in operation as pleasure boats pass through it.
Other places: Vivy, Cizay-La-Madeleine, Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges, Saint-Crespin-Sur-Moine, Bouchemaine, Distré, Coutures, Montilliers
