Maves offers a range of starting points for planning your trip: a family-oriented digital discovery walk in the Molinas Marsh, as well as historical architecture and church history. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, this selection can help you decide in advance what kind of discovery you would like to shape your stay.
Marshland and nature
The digital discovery walk “La légende d’Anémone” is located in the Molinas Marsh in Maves and is family-oriented. It combines a walk with a digital discovery format, making it an activity-based point of reference for your planning. Unlike the historical architecture and church-related themes, it focuses on a specific activity with a digital aspect.
Another water-related feature is the resurgence of the Sixtre at the Marais de Maves. It is accessible via the path by the stadium. Access is an important practical consideration for this site: check the conditions on the path before your visit, as they may change. This lets you weigh up two different planning questions: the type of walk and access to the Sixtre site.
Windmills, church and history
The interior of the Maves windmill retains its gearing, millstones and mechanisms. This equipment adds a technical dimension to the building: the mill’s history also includes the elements associated with its function. Anyone interested in historical milling technology will find a specific point of interest here. The gearing transfers motion; the millstones are used for grinding.
The Moulin de Lonlon windmill was built in the 15th century, dismantled piece by piece at the end of 1871, rebuilt at its present site and fully restored. Its history therefore encompasses not only its construction, but also its later dismantling and reassembly.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pontijou was founded in 1194. Louis, Count of Blois, gave it to Marmoutier Abbey; in 1202, he confirmed this gift. The dates refer to different historical events: 1194 to the founding of the chapel, and 1202 to the confirmation of the gift.
Maves church houses a polychrome wooden altarpiece from the 18th century, described as a masterpiece. “Polychrome” means decorated in several colours. Along with its wooden material and the century in which it was made, its decoration is another defining feature of this altarpiece.
The Lavoir de Pontijou is a place of interest in Pontijou, Maves. The French word “lavoir” means washhouse and helps identify the type of place.
When looking for a holiday apartment in Maves, it helps to consider in advance whether the digital walk or the historical sights will play a greater part in your stay.
Discover more destinations: Monthou-Sur-Cher, Lunay, Blois, Saint-Denis-Sur-Loire, Noyers-Sur-Cher, Villebarou, Lorges, Mur-De-Sologne
For the overview of the wider area: Loir-Et-Cher.
