Riaillé Pays d'Ancenis

Just smile,
you are in Riaillé

Welcome to the "Riante Vallée", a commune in the north-west of the Ancenis region where history and nature come together around the Provostière pond! "Riaillé is a little corner of paradise", as its 2,500 inhabitants will tell you. With its forests, ponds and minerals, this region is known for its rich industrial past linked to the forges and, nowadays, for its many hiking trails.

4 good reasons to succumb to the charms of Riaillé :

  • Local dynamism 20 km from the employment and business centres of Ancenis and Châteaubriant, Nort sur Erdre and Candé... its many local shops and services... a privileged central location.

  • Four educational establishments: 2 primary schools, a secondary school and a well-known family home with a Junior Fire Brigade school... A safe life.

  • A wide range ofsporting and cultural activities, facilities for children and young people, sports and cultural activities, energised by a wide range of associations... For young and old alike.

For its à la carte services

In Riaillé, life is a bit like a board game where practicality is king! The weekly Friday afternoon market and the many shops make shopping a pleasure. And what about the local producers who deliver fresh, tasty treasures straight from the farm to your plate?
For your well-being, the commune offers a super range of health services: from doctors to physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropodists, speech therapists, chemists and even a residence for senior citizens! Everything here is designed to keep you in tip-top shape!

straw-walk Pays d'Ancenis

For its warm welcome for families

Riaillé is a commune that takes care of families! With a wide range of educational establishments from nursery to secondary school, a childcare centre, after-school care, a leisure centre and a youth centre, your children will grow up in a stimulating environment.
If you're looking for an extra-large venue, the Riante Vallée hall can be used for a wide range of events, including weddings and community events.

Sport and culture!


Get ready to go 100 miles an hour at the gym, on the sports fields or on the hiking trails. The icing on the cake: local associations are a real goldmine of activities and festive events. The perfect opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends!
Have you ever tried climbing, boxing, zumba or breakdancing ? These activities give young people a real boost and help them to fulfil their potential!
On the cultural front, there's a rich and varied offering all year round to appeal to young and old alike.

Must-sees?

  • Picnic at the Provostière pond and immerse yourself in the history of the former forge village.
  • Set off on one of Riaillé's many hiking trails, which offer a variety of landscapes and scenery (Orée des Bois, Rigole des Ajaux, Provostière and Vallée de l'Erdre).
  • Paddle on the Erdre from the Lavoir (self-service kayaks, bookable via an app).
The Provostière de Riaillé pond in the Ancenis region

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