The washerwoman Rose can go on forever, just like the laundry she wrings out at the wash house … and just like popular belief. Her story takes you across the village of Gennes and its residents living on the rhythm of the Loire waters.
Gallo-roman remains, religious monuments, troglodytic cavities, wash houses, wind mills, … Gennes is full of treasures witnessing a turbulent history between land and water. Use the discovery booklet to learn all about the village’s heritage, from Roman times to the Riders of Saumur, not forgetting the bargees.
Where can you find the discovery booklet? The printed version can be purchased for only 1 € at the town hall or the tourism office. There is also a free download link on our website.
Gennes also has the beautiful protected natural area of Joreau with its ponds and forest labeled “regional natural reserve”. It’s the perfect place for a family recreation offering walking trails, picnic areas, fishing zones and a fitness path.
