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Maine-et-Loire tourist information
where to go - what to see - what to do
The horsemen of the Cadre Noir in Saumur, the beautiful Loire valley, and the Royal Abbey at Fontevraud with its Plantagenet tombs are just some of the delights that attract visitors to the Maine-et-Loire.
The historical towns of Angers and Saumur are overflowing with churches, castles and museums and serve as a great base for exploring the region.
Here you'll see rows of vineyards and sunflowers which get you in the mood for wine-tasting. Almost every wine imaginable is produced here from just two varieties of grape, so take your pick!
To the east and west of Saumur you'll find impressive troglodyte dwellings which are generally used today for storing wine or growing mushrooms.
- Chateau d'Angers at Angers - discover the world's largest medieval tapestry which tells the story of the Apocalypse according to St John.
- Saumur - if you like horses the Ecole Nationale d'Equitation will enable you to see the famed Cadre Noir riding formation.
- Rochemenier near Saumur - visit the troglodyte museum and see a time to when 75% of the population of Angers and Saumur lived in caves!
- Wine tasting in Angers - the Maison du Vin de l'Anjou provides the perfect setting to sip Anjou and Saumur wines.
Laveau
( Self Catering )
Fontaine Guerin Beaufort-en-Vallee 49250
Situated between Angers and Saumur, in the Loire Valley, this is the ideal base for exploring all the famous chateaux and vin...
Bel Air
( Self Catering )
St Remy-en-Mauges Cholet 49110
At an inner court yard of a renovated medieval farm a semi-detached house (34 m2). The house is situated in a nice rural envi...
Le Château de La Gaubertière
( Self Catering )
St-Paul Du Bois 49310
Towering?..This square tower (110 m2) built on the ruins of a mediaeval tower, which was once from the famil Gaubert who name...
