Situated in western France, the city of
Cholet is located River Moine’s right bank and falls under the
Pays de la Loire region.
Cholet also happens to be a part of the Maine-et-Loire department. This commune is also the seat of the Arrondissement of
Cholet, which consists of 78 communes and 9 cantons.
The history of
Cholet dates back to the weavers, its earliest settlers. Brought in by Edouard Colbert, the Count of the commune of Maulevrier, the community of weavers turned
Cholet into an estate. This estate was owned primarily by the Marques of
Cholet, Count de Rouge and Gabriel Francois. These prominent figures were also responsible for shaping up and developing the economy of
Cholet.
Cholet played a prominent role in the history of France. This is where the Battle of
Cholet was fought during the French Revolution. The Battle ended off what started as the War of Vendee, with the Royalists and Catholics on one hand, and the Republicans on the other. What followed after the Battle of
Cholet was a period of depression.
Despite being a small-town market, the economy of
Cholet is one that thrives on linen, cattle, and granite for its existence. In fact, this city happens to be the most important French cattle center, for which
Paris serves as its main market.
Varied sights of attraction await visitors in
Cholet. The Musee du Textile is well known for upholding the heritage of local textile manufacturing. This museum is home to the traditional equipment used to create handkerchiefs. Musee du Textile also displays methods and techniques used for handkerchief production. The museum also has records of oral traditions relating to
Cholet’s textile industry.
The newest attraction in
Cholet is the Arcades Rouge mall, constructed as a tribute to Count de Rouge.
Cholet is also famous for housing a number of structures carved out of a single stone slab.
