ESPLANADE DU MONT GLONNE

It is THE reward after having strolled in the heart of the numerous alleys of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Petite Cité de Caractère: the panorama of the Mont Glonne with its abbey and its esplanade. Enjoy this panorama while admiring the old fortifications of the village and its clear view on the fishing village of La Meilleraie on the opposite bank. In the distance, a castle can be seen. It is the Briau Palace built in the 19th century, with Italian inspiration. From the esplanade, the sculptures rise up to mix nature and art in the heart of a preserved site. Turn around and admire the abbey church that stands proudly. Push the doors of this monument and discover the tomb of Bonchamps sculpted by David d'Angers. Panorama on the Loire valley, 50 minutes from Nantes and Angers and 1h30 from the estuary, offering a breathtaking view on the right bank of the Loire with the commune of Varades, located between Ancenis and Ingrandes. It is surely the unmissable point of your visit to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: the esplanade of Mont-Glonne with a unique view on the Loire Valley. In front of you on this same square, observe the Column raised on the promontory on the occasion of the visit of the Duchess of Angouleme to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.