Roussay: Holiday apartments and houses

Roussay is bordered to the north and east by the deeply incised course of the Moine, creating a diverse landscape. Those who choose Roussay as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Bornéo hiking route passes through fields and woodland in the area around Roussay. The Bornéo circular walk passes the l’Humeau chapel.

Culture

In July 1714, Father Louis Grignon de Montfort held a mission in Roussay. A small chapel on Rue de Montfort is dedicated to Father Louis Grignon de Montfort.

A tour of Roussay reveals several 16th-century manor houses. Roussay’s historic sights include the market halls. Traces of weavers’ houses have also been preserved in Roussay. Roussay’s architectural heritage includes a 12th-century chapel.

A market is held every Friday morning on Place du Souvenir in Roussay. At the Marché aux cucurbitacées, tastings based on squash and other cucurbits were offered, including soups prepared on site. The Marché aux cucurbitacées took place every year on the third weekend of October.

Geographical location

Roussay is located near the RN 249 expressway, a major road link between Nantes and Cholet.

More local pages: Seiches-Sur-Le-Loir, Montilliers, Saint-Rémy-La-Varenne, Auverse, Champtoceaux, Châtelais, Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné, Linières-Bouton.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Maine-Et-Loire.