Lassay-sur-Croisne combines cultural history with walking and cycling. The Château du Moulin was built at the transition between the Late Gothic Flamboyant style and the early French Renaissance; the Église Saint-Hilaire adds its own construction and restoration dates to this picture. Outdoors, you can choose between relaxing and walking by Étang Bézard, or cycling the “Au pays de la citrouille” loop. This gives you two distinct options: culture and landscape.
Château history between two architectural styles
The Château du Moulin was built between 1480 and 1501. Its construction period falls at the transition between the Late Gothic Flamboyant style and the early French Renaissance. This places it at a point of reference in time: the château represents the transition between two styles. It is protected as a Monument historique. Its towers and moats served as filming locations for the television series “Thierry la Fronde” from 1963 to 1966. The timeline thus stretches from the late 15th century to television filming in the 1960s. After being closed for several years, the Château du Moulin reopened to the public in spring 2026. Check current visiting arrangements and seasonal opening hours before travelling. The outdoor areas and walking paths around the moats invite you to linger.
Church: construction date, restoration and legend
The Église Saint-Hilaire offers a second timeline. It was built in 1494 and restored in 1736; its protection under the 1862 classification list provides a later point of reference. Its construction date falls within the Château du Moulin’s building period of 1480 to 1501: a single construction year is set against a period spanning several years. According to a local legend, the chapel adjoining the Église Saint-Hilaire is dedicated to the Passion of Christ and Notre-Dame de la Pitié. In this way, building history and local legend complement each other as two distinct cultural perspectives.
Walks, the pond and the cycling route
Étang Bézard offers opportunities to relax and go for walks. The “Au pays de la citrouille” cycling loop has a different focus: it reaches Lassay-sur-Croisne and crosses the Étang Bézard dam. The pond is therefore both a place for walks and a landmark on the cycling route across the dam. Check the current route signage and road conditions before setting off, as both may change. For nature experiences, you can also visit the ponds of Lassay, take paths through the woods and explore the banks of the Croisne.
Practical information for your stay
For travellers with a motorhome, the motorhome stopover in Lassay-sur-Croisne offers a water supply, an electrical hookup and a waste disposal station. Check the current facilities before your visit, as they may change. When looking for accommodation in Lassay-sur-Croisne, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: heritage, walking or cycling.
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