Saint-Philbert-Du-Peuple: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple is predominantly rural; wooded areas alternate with land used for agriculture. The area remains heavily wooded, particularly with pine trees.

Those choosing Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The church has main construction phases dating from the 12th and 16th centuries. It has been listed as a historic monument since 26 October 1972. Its façade features a stepped gable and a Romanesque portal with three archivolts.

At the exit of Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple towards Longué stands a small oratory with features reminiscent of the 13th century.

Château d’Etiau is partially listed as a historic monument. The partial heritage protection covers the façades and roofs of the parts of the building dating from the 18th century.

The Moulin de la Rivière, also known as Moulin d'Étiau, is considered the last surviving relic of around thirty mills that operated on the Lathan between Longué and Vernantes until the middle of the 19th century.

Nature

The Les Pinèdes circular route is 12.8 km long and alternates between fields and pine forests.

Circuit Gravel No. 16 is a 111 km gravel cycling route starting from Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple.

Experiences

Écuries du pont de l’étang welcomes children aged four and over as well as adults all year round. It offers group and individual riding lessons from beginner to advanced level. There are also rides by reservation and introductory pony activities.

The artist Léonie Sommer opens a studio with a gallery in the town centre by appointment. In Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple, she also organises painting workshops and courses.

Surroundings

The Abbaye de Louroux, a historic site, is located in the surroundings of Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple. Château de la Coutancière, a château, is also nearby.

In the wider region around Saint-Philbert-du-Peuple are Château de Saumur, a château, and Château de Baugé, also a château. The “Château de Montsoreau-Museum of contemporary art Park” is also located there. Ile au Than Beach is a beach in the area.

Also interesting: Artannes-Sur-Thouet, Montrevault, Montreuil-Bellay, Le Guédeniau, Savennières, Chigné, Nueil-Sur-Layon, Beauvau and Maine-Et-Loire.