La Loire, the last wild riverNominated World Heritage Site by the UNESCO because of its living cultural landscapes, the Loire crosses the Anjou region from Montsoreau, the gates of the Touraine, up to Chalonnes-sur-Loire, going towards the Atlantic.
Discover it by boat :
Or under another kind of activity:
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The Loire Castles
Le Château Serrant
Turrets, towers and battlements give an immediate appeal to the landscapes of Anjou. No doubt you are in the Loire Valley, the land of the Loire Castles.
You will find in the area:
You will also find the castles of Saumur, Montsoreau, Chinon, or Azay-le-Rideau ... without forgetting the abbeyes of Fontevraud and Cunault.
You will find in the area:
- The Château de Brissac, the tallest castle in France
- The Château Serrant and its library with more than 12,000 books
- And of course, the Château d'Angers and its famous tapestries of the Apocalypse
You will also find the castles of Saumur, Montsoreau, Chinon, or Azay-le-Rideau ... without forgetting the abbeyes of Fontevraud and Cunault.
Museum and some other ideas...
Coiffe angevine
Here you will find the list of the closest museums but have a look at the cities of Saumur and Cholet to discover many more:
- The Anjou Cap Museum in Ponts de Cé
- The Slate Museum in Trélazé
- The Vine Museum in Saint Lambert du Lattay
- The Mushroom Museum around Saumur
- And the very lively Old Boutique Museum in Doué-la-Fontaine
- The Blue Mine: an underground tour in the large rooms where slate was extracted
- The troglodyte village of Rochemenier which gathers 20 rooms in 1 hectare
- In front of the Jubeaux village, the Béhuard island
Local Celebrations |
Regular tournaments of "boules de fort", the slab, or some neighbour gatherings all take place in the village of our guest house.
In the neighborhood, you will also find:
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Parks
Doué-la-Fontaine's Zoo
The Nature Parks:
The Theme Parks:
And if there should be some rain...
- Terra-Botanica in Angers: the plant in all its forms, perfect for the whole family
- The Parc Oriental in Maulévrier (next to Cholet), the biggest japanese garden in Europe
The Theme Parks:
- Parc de l'Etang in Brissac
- Parc de l'Arche in La Poissonnière
And if there should be some rain...
- Ouistiti, in- and outdoor family recreation park next to Angers
- One hour away from the guest house is the the large park, Le Puy du Fou, for a 'crazy' day back in history
- And a large animal park surrounded by caves: Doué-la-Fontaine's Zoo
Other leisures
Boule de Fort
Around the guest house:
A few kilometers away:
- The beaches of the Loire and the Louet (old Loire) invite you to sunbathe on sunny days
- This is also the favorite haunt for fishing (perch, mullet, eels, etc.) as well as an embarkation point for canoes
- The open air pitch for "Boules de Fort" is the perfect spot for your initiation to our own local sport which today counts more than 37,000 players. Be the next one!
A few kilometers away:
- The beach and swimming pool of Rochefort-sur-Loire
- Some equestrian centers in the heart of vines and woods in Soulaines-sur-Aubance
- A ride on a donkey at the confluence of the Loire
- A very nice golf of 18 holes in Saint Jean des Mauvrets
- The Loire by Bike: 70 kms between Gennes and Montjean-sur-Loire discovering the river all along
Gastronomy
Some typical products: "rillauds", "gogue", "galipettes" and of course, the "fouaces" and their garnish with maugettes (beans of mauges), fried eels, pike with butter sauce, plum pie and so many more.
And discover the Grands Crus of the region:
Not to mention the traditional appetizer in Anjou: a "soup" made of wine and Cointreau!
And discover the Grands Crus of the region:
- Dry white wine from Savennières with the "Coulée de Serrant" and "Roche aux Moines" caves
- Sweet white wine with the Coteaux du Layon coming from the "Chaume", the "Quart de Chaume" or the "Bonnezeaux" caves
- Red wine: Anjou Village Brissac or Champigny
- Sparkling Wine: Crémant de Loire
- And some fresh summer wines: Rosé de Loire (dry) and Cabernet d'Anjou (sweet)
Not to mention the traditional appetizer in Anjou: a "soup" made of wine and Cointreau!