Bois de la Desnerie
La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
Wander through centuries-old oaks and beeches in this riverside woodland just north of Nantes. The Erdre banks offer splendid castle views, and patient visitors might spot four species of woodpecker or hear the cuckoo call.
Peaceful woodland escape
Riverside nature walk
Birdwatching hotspot
Historic manor views
Tips
🏰"the view from the castle is splendid"
🪲Europe's largest beetle lives here
🐴horse riders welcome too
Bois de la Desnerie
La Chapelle-sur-ErdreOpen
Wander through centuries-old oaks and beeches in this riverside woodland just north of Nantes. The Erdre banks offer splendid castle views, and patient visitors might spot four species of woodpecker or hear the cuckoo call.
Peaceful woodland escape
Riverside nature walk
Birdwatching hotspot
Historic manor views
Tips
🏰"the view from the castle is splendid"
🪲Europe's largest beetle lives here
🐴horse riders welcome too