Le Puy-Notre-Dame
Le Puy-Notre-Dame or Le Puy is a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department in western France.
The village is built on the hill of Puy.
Its inhabitants are known as Puechens.History
Protohistoric traces have been found.
Le Puy.
Its location between the territories of the Counts of Anjou and Aquitaine lent it strategic importance and traces of an encircling town wall remain.Places
- Subterranean refuges exist under the town and Sanziers;
- Presshouse at the Château du Lys in Sanziers;
- Subterranean dovecote at La Hupponnière;
- Cavier mill in ruins;
- Ancient Franciscan convent chapel.
Agriculture
Local agricultural production is mixed with vineyards, orchards and market gardening taking place alongside pasture and woodlands. Beekeeping also takes place.
The Cave Saint-Maur in Sanziers is well worth a visit for its mushroom production.
Local A.O.C wines are Anjou, Saumur, and sparkling Saumur.Administration
Miscellaneous
Puy derives from the Provençal word "Puech", meaning an isolated hill.
