What to See & Do
Montreuil-Bellay Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Montreuil-Bellay Castle | ★★☆☆☆ | Castle & Garden | Self | Paid |
| 02 | Notre-Dame Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 03 | Viewpoint | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 04 | Streets | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 05 | Augustins Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 06 | Prieuré des Nobis | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church Ruin | Outside | Free |
01. Montreuil-Bellay Castle
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Castle & Garden
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Montreuil-Bellay Castle is a medieval fortress with a beautiful garden overlooking the river below. The castle has undergone various renovations and expansions, ranging from the 11th century to the 15th century.
02. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Notre-Dame Church was built in a Gothic style within the castle grounds in the 15th century.
03. Viewpoint
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
From the middle of the Napoléon Bridge, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the castle, the church, and the river.
04. Streets
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The town streets are characterized by old houses and, notably, by several medieval gates that marked its entrances and formed its city walls.
05. Augustins Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Garden
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Augustins Garden is a small garden originally established as part of a monastery. It now features a variety of plant species and informational plaques about the garden’s flora.
06. Prieuré des Nobis
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church Ruin
Visit Outside only
Cost Free
Prieuré des Nobis is a historic church ruin that was founded in the 11th century.
