The best gites Maine-Et-Loire

In a former village on a mérovingien archaeological site, a nice stop proposed by Florence and Richard Sence, at the edge of the department, 10 km from Segré. Florence, painter offers watercolour courses of 3 and 5 days; His works illuminate the bourgeois house that welcomes you and gives you the desire to create in turn.

Anne-Marie and René Lacalmette, masters of this th century mansion, offer two independent and well-equipped houses in a green environment with absolute calm along the river. They are rented from week to week and are also served as a guest room throughout the year (two nights minimum). The owners'pool is available upon request.

For 25 years, Jacqueline Tilkin has been welcoming holidaymakers in his ten rooms, including some families, in this decidedly ancestral farm where groups of painters meet to meditate, exchange and give free reign to their passion in the old barn equipped for this purpose. Access disabled.

This river-side cottage with a capacity of 40 people also offers meals on the farm. Traditional dishes such as terrine, roasted duck, wine rooster and nettle purée are served there.

Hiking: The forest around La Breille-les-Pins is ideal for the pleasures of walking. The Classeur En in Anjou, published by the Comité d'expansion Loire-Authion contains several circuit maps in the sector. Please inform the tourist offices or the Committee Loire-Authion (Tel. 02 41 79 73 80). In mid-September, the deer's slab exits are those that are not missing. The vast forest mass certainly allows it to be heard at night and why not until the wee morning, a full moon evening? Contact the members of the Bird protection league of Maine-et-Loire, whose volunteer members plan these extraordinary outings.

In this garden of France, which is Anjou, the Authion valley combines talent; this old bed of Loire is suitable for gardening. Bilberries, strawberries, apples, asparagus, wines, farm products… it is easy to come and fill out its basket. The list of farmers participating in the Discovery of Saumurois network is available at the Saumurois tourism Office at Brain-sur-Allonnes. Their productions are varied and they are ready to welcome you and sell their products.