Beer walk in Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons

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Calling all beer lovers, history buffs and countryside ramblers ! 🥾🍺 Imagine yourself in the heart of the Pays de Retz, discovering the picturesque villages of Destination Pornic, in the middle of August. You're just about to finish your lovely walk through the local bocage, when suddenly, like a mirage, a craft brewery appears in front of you... This beer walk promises a sensory and cultural experience that will delight lovers of adventure, heritage and good beer !

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Sensory immersion at Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons !

Situated between the Lac de Grand-Lieu and the Baie de Bourgneuf, 25km south-west of Nantes and a 30-minute drive from the centre of Pornic, this village in the Pays de Retz has managed to preserve its rural character and turn it into an asset... Every year, it attracts numerous walkers in search of reconnection, on its hiking trails that criss-cross the countryside. Be warned, get ready for an awakening of the senses in the heart of historic Brittany, in endless rural landscapes !

💡 Did you know ?
If you put your ear to the ground at certain times of the day, you may be lucky enough to hear the church bells ringing out "La Paimpolaise", by Théodore Botrel !

I'm off to Saint-Hilaire !

Beer trail on the Circuit des Templiers

First of all, what is a beer walk ? Quite simply, it's a walk that ends near a brewery: a great opportunity to refresh yourself after a hard day's work by discovering a local malt beverage !
We'll meet you at the starting point of the Circuit des Templiers : a 15.5km route through hamlets and countryside, beginning at the horseshoe cemetery. You should walk for around 3 hours 45 minutes before reaching the brewery, making for a pleasant afternoon's hiking.

After Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, this escape is a real plunge into nature and the surrounding villages

The promise of a gentle journey through farmland, pastures and undergrowth awaits you as you make your way to the various typical hamlets along this Chaléonnais route. La Davière des Landes, la Milsandrie, Beau Soleil, Le Temple, Noyeux... And let's not forget our special ‘rando-bière’ diversions to the hamlet of La Prise, a stone's throw from the market town of Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons!

Here are 5 reasons to try out the beer trail in Saint-Hilaire :

Immerse yourself in nature : we love this peaceful trail and admire the local flora and fauna!
Discover our historical heritage : the village of Saint-Hilaire is full of heritage treasures.
A trail for walkers of all abilities.
Rediscover the peace and quiet you love so much, even in the middle of summer.
Discover new hop flavours...

The horseshoe cemetery at Saint-Hilaire

It's no coincidence that the walk begins at the horseshoe cemetery in Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons. Unique in Europe, this circular cemetery features a magnificent monumental calvary and a chapel at its centre. Paying homage to the victims of the Vendée wars, the calvary was built in the 19th century at the request of Curé Viollet, who fought alongside the Vendéens and General de Charette against the Republicans in 1793.

A must-see hop stop at the "D'ici l'aurore" brewery

Could it be the smell of hops and malt ? Would you like to try a fresh beer ? Well, you've reached your destination : the "D'Ici L'aurore" craft brewery.

Tucked away in the heart of the Pays de Retz at Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, independent brewer Aurore Carlier invites you on a tasty adventure. "D'ici l'Aurore" craft beers are simple, varied malted beverages, low in alcohol but with a strong character; ingredients from local production, such as 100% organic hops from "Champ du Houblon" in Sainte-Pazanne ; returnable bottles; names that sound like appointments on the road to flavour...

Whether blonde, brown, amber, white or IPA, Aurore will reveal all the secrets of its tasty beers during a visit to the microbrewery or a chat between enthusiasts...

It's a great way to make sure you're rewarded with a delicious home-brewed malt beverage!

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