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Montaigu

Montaigu is a town in Vendée district, Pays de la Loire, France of about 5,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 48 churches and 2 parks. The must-see places are Château d'Asson, Musée de la Chanson Française and Chapelle des Templiers.

46.9767° N, 1.3085° WPop. 5,070

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see143
Notable43
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Montaigu

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Montaigu
  2. Musée de la Chanson Françaisemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chapelle des Templierschurch · 30 min
  4. Château de l'Echasserieheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château d'Assonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sanctuaire de la Saletteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Montaigu
Today’s loopMontaiguStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Montaigu?

Château d'Asson (heritage site, about 11 km), Musée de la Chanson Française (museum, about 13 km), Chapelle des Templiers (church, about 15 km), Château de l'Echasserie (heritage site, about 15 km), Domaine de la Garenne Lemot (park, about 15 km), Château de Clisson (heritage site, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Montaigu?

89 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 2 parks, 2 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Montaigu?

Pont de Boisseau, about 4 km by road; Manoir de la Roche-Thévenin (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Montaigu?

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, about 1 km by road; Chapelle de la Senardière (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Montaigu?

Start in Montaigu, visit Musée de la Chanson Française, then Chapelle des Templiers, then Château de l'Echasserie, then Château d'Asson, then Sanctuaire de la Salette, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.