A 15.8-kilometre hiking route, seasonal blossoms and historical landmarks reveal different sides of La Boissière-Sur-Èvre. There is also the Le Corneau picnic area, with specific facilities. This gives you options for planning your trip, whether you want to go hiking, observe nature at certain times of year or explore local history. Which of these discoveries takes centre stage depends on what interests you most during your stay.
Remembrance and history
A plaque at Église Saint-Symphorien commemorates 46 local victims recorded between March 1793 and July 1794. The number and dates give the memorial a specific timeframe. The church’s history is another historical point of interest: it was closed for worship because of its poor structural condition, then rebuilt four years later. The plaque and the rebuilding offer two distinct ways to explore the history of the same place: remembrance of local victims and the restoration of the church building.
Another historical clue lies in the name La Trézenne: it is named after the thirteen watermills it once powered. The connection therefore lies in the past and relates to a former use of the La Trézenne. Along with the references to the church, the name adds another specific thread to the area’s history.
Hiking trail and viewpoint
The “Du buis à la Trézenne” hiking trail is 15.8 kilometres long and starts at Place de la Mairie in La Boissière-sur-Èvre. The named starting point and stated distance make it easy to plan as a separate activity. The “Point de vue sur la Vallée de l’Èvre” viewpoint can only be reached via the “Du Buis à La Trézenne” hiking trail. So if the viewpoint is your destination, choosing your route is an integral part of your planning. Check the current route before setting out if you plan to visit the viewpoint.
Blossoms through the year
The plants mentioned bring different seasonal highlights. Fritillaria meleagris, known locally as Gogane, can be seen in the lower-lying areas from mid-March to mid-April and must not be picked. Orchis mâle blooms next, on the embankments, through June. In summer, Asphodèle blanc produces its hardy flowering stems on the slopes.
This gives you a clear sequence to consider when choosing when to travel: the Gogane’s season is in early spring, followed by Orchis mâle flowering through June; in summer, Asphodèle blanc comes into view. The locations described also vary, from lower-lying areas to embankments and slopes. These seasonal plants offer different points of interest depending on when you travel.
A break at Le Corneau
The Le Corneau picnic area has a canoe launch, several picnic tables, a barbecue, toilets and parking. It also has an accessible fishing platform. The facilities offer several ways to plan a break at the site, whether for a picnic, with a view of the canoe launch or using the fishing platform as a point of interest. If you rely particularly on the platform’s accessibility or on specific facilities, check these details again before your visit.
Moulin Rouge and Anjou
Moulin Rouge marks the connection between three former cantons of Anjou. It was restored in the 1980s and stands at an altitude of 103 metres. This adds a different historical perspective to the area than the plaque at Église Saint-Symphorien: here, the focus is on the historical connection between the cantons, while there it is on the remembrance of local victims and the rebuilding of the church. These different themes offer several specific ways to explore the history of La Boissière-Sur-Èvre.
Discover more destinations: Cantenay-Épinard, Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, Le Coudray-Macouard, Saint-Martin-De-La-Place, Grez-Neuville, Marcé, Rochefort-Sur-Loire, Fontevrault-L'abbaye.
For the regional travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.
