Gennes (Maine-et-Loire)

Pays Loire, Layon, Lys, Aubance.

Gennes is a commune in the department of Maine -et -Loire in the Pays de la Loire in the arrondissement of Saumur and capital ( chef-lieu ) of the Canton Gennes.

General

The Loire town of 32.52 square kilometers located on 29-98 meters above sea level and has 2148 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011). The municipality is part of the Regional Natural Park Loire -Anjou- Touraine.

Attractions

  • Church Saint Eusèbe on a hill above the town (12th century); Bell tower of the 13th century
  • Church Saint Veterinary (12th century)
  • Loire Bridge, a suspension bridge, built in 1948
  • 4 dolmens and menhirs 2 to municipality
  • Gallo- Roman remains, inter alia, an amphitheater
  • Houses of the 15th and 16th centuries
  • Castle of Milly- le- Meugon
  • Public washing area ( Lavoir ) from the 16th century
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