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💡 Tips
- The Jardin Camifolia is a highlight, but check their seasonal opening dates before you go, as they usually close in winter.
- Rent a bike or walk the paths along the Hyrôme river for a beautiful and easy countryside excursion.
- If you are buying herbal products, the local pharmacies and the Camifolia gift shop offer the most authentic regional selections.
- Parking in the town center is generally free, but keep an eye out for blue zones (zone bleue) that require a parking disc.
🍽 Food
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Fouées
Small, hollow baked breads stuffed with rillettes or beans, served in traditional local restaurants.
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Anjou Wines
Try the local Coteaux du Layon or Cabernet d'Anjou, widely available in local bistros and wine shops.
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Crémet d'Anjou
A light dessert made of whipped cream and egg whites, usually found in local bakeries or brasseries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
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Medicinal Plants and Teas
As the capital of medicinal plants, look for specialized herbalist shops or the Camifolia garden shop for essential oils and tisanes.
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Thursday Market
Visit the central market on Thursday mornings for fresh regional vegetables, cheeses, and charcuterie.
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Jardin Camifolia
Wander through beautifully landscaped thematic gardens focusing on health, beauty, and sensory plants.
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Hyrôme River Valley
Follow the walking paths along the small river for an undisturbed retreat into nature.
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Chemillé-en-Anjou is a prominent municipality in the Maine-et-Loire department, established in 2015 through the merger of thirteen former communes. Known as the 'Capital of Medicinal Plants', it sits at the heart of the Anjou region and leads the nation in the production of herbs, particularly chamomile. This botanical heritage is celebrated at the Camifolia gardens, which showcase over 600 species of therapeutic plants. Historically, the area was a key site during the Wars in the Vendée during the French Revolution, and remnants of its turbulent past can still be seen in its churches and local monuments. The geography is characterized by the scenic Hyrôme valley, offering lush landscapes and rich biodiversity. Economically, the town has diversified from its agricultural roots to include textile manufacturing and high-quality leather work. Today, Chemillé-en-Anjou is a model of rural innovation, combining its deep agricultural expertise with a modern, integrated approach to local governance and community development.
- Location: Pays de la Loire, France
- Top sights: Jardin Camifolia · Théâtre Foirail · Château de la Jumellière
- Nearby: Chalonnes-sur-Loire (16 km)
- Population: ~21.999
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 81 | 62 | 68 | 54 | 67 | 53 | 51 | 52 | 45 | 83 | 86 | 89 |
Geography
Facts
- Over 600 plant species in Camifolia Garden.
- Formed by 13 merged communes in 2015.
- Total municipal area is 323.98 square kilometers.
- Produces 75% of French medicinal herbs.
- Located 35 km south of the city of Angers.
- Saint-Pierre Church was rebuilt in the 19th century.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the city known for?
Chemillé is the capital of medicinal plants, especially known for chamomile cultivation.
What is Camifolia?
A botanical garden with over 600 species of medicinal and aromatic plants, convenient for visits.
When is the best time to visit?
Between June and September, when the gardens are in bloom and the plants are harvested.
Are there historical buildings?
The 12th-century Romanesque church Notre-Dame de la Garde is a key historical monument.
How to reach the city from Angers?
By car via the A87 in about 30 minutes or by regional trains (TER).
Chemillé-en-Anjou: where is it located?
Chemillé-en-Anjou is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Chemillé-en-Anjou: what is there to see?
Highlights include Jardin Camifolia, Théâtre Foirail, Château de la Jumellière.
Chemillé-en-Anjou: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Chemillé-en-Anjou: why is it worth visiting?
Chemillé-en-Anjou is a prominent municipality in the Maine-et-Loire department, established in 2015 through the merger of thirteen former communes.
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