Maine-et-Loire is full of treasures! Along the Loire, the longest river in France, the wildest and certainly one of the most majestic: with its sandbanks, remarkable villages, castles, traditional boats, fauna and flora, this destination, a UNESCO world heritage site, is one of the most beautiful landscapes in France. The horse is one of the most beautiful stories of Maine-et-Loire, a love story born in Saumur with its famous Cadre Noir, its national riding school and theHaras du lion d’Angers, in the heart of a major breeding region. The riches of the Anjou vineyard can be enjoyed à la carte: stroll along the Anjou Wine Routes and villages, visit the châteaux in the heart of the vineyards, meet the winegrowers, taste the vintages... Alongside the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud and the Cadre Noir de Saumur, four major castles in the department, château d’AngersChâteau de Saumur, Château de Brézé and Château de Brissac, are part of the prestigious network of "Grands sites patrimoniaux du Val de Loire"
When to leave? Maine-et-Loire is open all year round! It is a destination of diversity, richness and eternal discoveries, so many pleasures of life to discover all year round. Step behind the scenes of the Cadre noir de Saumur, this prestigious school, and attend one of its public presentations in the morning. Not to mention the Cavalry Museum, the Combier distillery and the Maison des Vins for a tasting. You can ride horses all year round, by bike, on foot or even by boat!
Between Touraine and the Atlantic coast, the department of Maine-et-Loire enjoys an oceanic and temperate climate. It is therefore a climate of transition that prevails, less rainy than the coast. At its lowest in winter, the average is 4.5°C and 18.6°C in summer. The thermal amplitude is relatively high, everything is gentle, including in the sunshine.
On 05/14/2022 and 05/15/2022 : This year, the 11th edition of the ImaJn'ère Festival, one of the most important literary fairs in Angers, will be held on Saturday, May 14, ...
On 05/22/2022 : The Comité d'Animation Saponarien (Saponarian Animation Committee) offers you the festival of taste and heritage. An opportunity to discover the ...
When to leave? Maine-et-Loire is open all year round! It is a destination of diversity, richness and eternal discover...
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Between Touraine and the Atlantic coast, the department of Maine-et-Loire enjoys an oceanic and temperate climate. It...
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Terra Botanica is the first theme park in Europe dedicated to biodiversity and the world of plants. At the end of October, the traditional Autumn Festival is an event not to be missed to admire the many plant scenes in autumn colours. Giant gourds, vegetable gardens, broom races and Halloween activities await parents and children. Some attractions are slightly transformed for the occasion and among the highlights of the park to discover, the ...
Many people living in urban areas want to leave the city for a weekend or more to enjoy the pleasures of country life. Stroll through the narrow streets of a small village, contemplate the local architecture, stop at a good restaurant to discover the local gastronomy and in no time, find yourself in the middle of nature for a walk, a bike ride or a horse ride. The countryside is full of paths through fields and forests, and also leads to the ...
The majestic castles that are reflected in the water, a natural heritage that is remarkable in every way and this art of living known as "à la française": the Loire reflects the great chapters of our history, those that have anchored our traditions. Since then, the Loire Valley boasts a collection of priceless monuments on the outskirts of architectural cities such as Tours, Orléans, Angers or Amboise. This magnificence has made the ...
Located in Angers, Terra Botanica is the only theme park in Europe dedicated to the world of plants. In its 18 hectares of gardens, greenhouses and aquatic areas with various attractions, visitors discover more than 500,000 plants and 5,000 species from all continents. The park located in the heart of Anjou, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, presents various novelties to celebrate this very special date. Starting with its ...
