Ancenis, Medieval town in Loire-Atlantique, France
Ancenis is a former town situated along the Loire River in western France's Loire-Atlantique region. It sits on higher ground overlooking the river and combines medieval buildings with modern residential areas.
The settlement played a strategic role during the Middle Ages as a boundary point between Brittany and surrounding regions. Its importance declined as nearby Nantes became the major trading center, and it merged with Saint-Géréon in 2019.
The town keeps its medieval identity through notable buildings like the Château d'Ancenis and the Church of Saint-Pierre. These structures shape how people experience the place and connect with its heritage today.
The town is easily accessible by car or train and has walkways suited for exploring the center and riverside areas. Most points of interest are located close to one another, making a walking tour manageable.
A prehistoric stone tomb called the Dolmen at Pierre-Couvretière sits within the town's boundaries and reveals ancient human settlement in the area. This old monument is often overlooked despite showing how long people have lived here.
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Pont suspendu d'Ancenis
1.2 km
Château de la Turmelière
4.3 km
Château d'Ancenis
941 m
Église Saint-Pierre d'Ancenis
767 m
Couvent des Ursulines
1.2 km
Villa d’Omblepied
4.8 km
Menhirs des Pierres Meslières
3.4 km
La Pierre Couvretière dolmen
623 m
Château de Juigné
1.9 km
Chapelle des Ursulines
1.2 km
Île Neuve-Macrière
5.1 km
Le Powerball
1.8 km
Villa de la Douvelière
890 m
Moulin de la Quétraye
7 km
Menhir de Juigné
1.8 km
Église Saint-Clément d'Anetz
5.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Bouzillé
6.4 km
Joachim du Bellay
1 km
Town hall of Ancenis-Saint-Géréon
814 m
Église Saint-Géréon de Saint-Géréon
1.5 km
Chapelle Gauvin
2.9 km
Chapelle du Christ-Habillé
6.6 km
Église Notre-Dame de Drain
4.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Sophie de Bouzillé
6.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Délivrance d'Ancenis
792 m
Chapelle Sainte Apolline de Drain
4.1 km
Menhir de la Gréserie
2.5 km
Mini-golf
1.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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