La Séguiniere is a large village which has preserved its rural character, its community-mindedness, and friendliness. The population is currently 3742. Extensive housing development has seen a considerable increase since the 1970’s. A rich community life bears witness to the vitality & dynamism of its citizens. La Séguinière is an attractive business location and has three business parks that are still growing.

To go for a walk in la Séguinière

The site of the Moulin de la Cour has been sympathetically landscaped so that it is now highly appreciated as a space for relaxation and walks along the river. The town council has created a botanical path along the river, downstream from the Moulin de la Cour, in order to enhance animal and plant life as well as local history. For fans of the open air, there is a choice of 3 signposted walks: a 3-mile stroll highlighting the architectural heritage of the village, a charming 10-mile walk across the village’s countryside, and a 3.5-mile ramble along the river highlighting a great wealth of landscapes.

Economy,

The 3 business parks, spreading over 225 acres, employ 1754 people. The big brand shops, in the Ménardière estate are very busy, with customers coming from far beyond the boundaries of the département. Throughout  the year, more than  90 outlets put on displays of the previous year’s collections of clothing, footwear and sportswear brands, as well as, home furnishings …This commercial complex attracts people from Brittany, Sarthe, Mayenne, especially during the sales when customers arrive in large numbers by coach.

The other two business parks of Les Grands Bois & La Bergerie are home to about fifty small and middle-sized concerns working in a very wide range of activities, from transport fo industrial automation , including office equipment and the making of verandas. Firms like Bouyer-Leroux (brick-making), Savel (abattoirs), Desfontaines

(building contractors), Griffon (carpentry), REV (verandas), provide a great many jobs. Shops, restaurants and community services as well as medical and paramedical surgeries are to be found in the village.  A market is held on Wednesday morning from 8.30 to 13.00, on the square opposite the town hall.

5520 acres of agricultural land, are cultivated by about 40 farms, some owned by young farmers. The main activity is cattle breeding with the production of quality meat and milk, along with some poultry breeding and market gardening.

Extrait tiré de Synergence hebdo (hebdomadaire de la communauté d’agglomération du choletais – n° 148).