Cholet, Administrative commune in Maine-et-Loire, France
Cholet is a commune in Maine-et-Loire in western France, situated along the Moine River. The center groups around several squares, while residential neighborhoods and industrial zones spread across the surrounding hills.
Archaeological finds confirm settlement since prehistoric times, and three menhirs testify to the Neolithic past. In October 1793 the town lost much of its population and built fabric during the uprisings in the Vendée.
The town developed as a center for cloth production and shaped a craft tradition over centuries. Today museums and individual workshops recall this textile past, which remains part of the local identity.
The railway station offers direct connections to Nantes and Angers, making day trips or arrivals from larger cities easy. The local bus network connects residential areas with the center and main facilities.
Three prehistoric stone monuments still stand in the commune area and recall Neolithic inhabitants. These menhirs belong to the oldest traces of human settlement in the region.
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