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La Mouline Lake – Meslay Castle loop from Vendôme

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France

Centre-Val de Loire

La Mouline Lake – Meslay Castle loop from Vendôme

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La Mouline Lake – Meslay Castle loop from Vendôme

03:25

42.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.54 km

Cave Entrance

35.1 km

La Mouline Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you are looking for a relaxing and scenic hike, you might want to check out the Plan d’eau de la Mouline, a former quarry turned into a fishing lake. You can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the natural surroundings as you walk around the lake, which has facilities such as tables, dry toilets, and pontoons. You can also try your luck at fishing, but you will need to book in advance on their website. The Plan d’eau de la Mouline is a hidden gem that will make you feel closer to nature.

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36.7 km

Small wooden bridge

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38.1 km

Mooi castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Meslay is a neoclassical masterpiece where you can admire the architecture of the castle, which was built in the 18th century by Jules Michel Alexandre Hardouin, a royal architect. You can also learn about the history of the castle, which was visited by famous people such as Henri IV, the d'Argenson family and Germaine de Staël. The castle is surrounded by a park and gardens, classified as historic monuments since 1943. The Château de Meslay is a splendid place which will enchant you with its beauty and charm.

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38.1 km

Meslay Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along the road, this beautiful 18th century building catches the eye.

You can visit the castle. You will admire its furnished interior and enjoy the large terrace of the house.

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38.8 km

Saint-Calais Church

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In Meslay I came to the castle Meslay, which was built in the years 1732-1735. Since 2017 it is a monument historique. From there you can already see the church in the village: Saint-Calais, built in 1734.

The church as well as the castle as well as the older buildings in the village were built by Jean-Francois de La Porte, lord of Meslé, in the 1730s. During the siege of Vendome in November 1589, King Henry the Fourth had settled here.

In 1731 the lord also founded a textile manufactory for carpets and cloths. This was abandoned in 1865.

In the church, modern - partly naïve painting - representations of the Bible have emerged, with reference to the Song of Songs, the Apocalypse and other significant passages.

The artists Jean-Claude Ferron and Pierre Petot have created these paintings since 1988 to 1996, partly in Byzantine tradition.

These frescos are impressive.

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42.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

12.7 km

5.71 km

1.46 km

Surfaces

23.9 km

10.8 km

7.06 km

514 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

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22°C

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La Mouline Lake – Meslay Castle loop from Vendôme

La Mouline Lake

Small wooden bridge

Mooi castle

Meslay Castle

Saint-Calais Church

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