Things to see and do Maine-Et-Loire

The Couère is an area of more than 80 hectares with several hundred animals in our countryside or in other areas (alpacas, rheas and emus, deer and deer, long-horned cattle…) that you will be able to take on either one of the 3 trails through the beautiful valleys of the Segréen or the tourist train led by a most picturesque guide. But it is also a formidable heritage together by the Nardin family and disseminated in the various buildings in the field: agricultural machinery and tools, old or miniature cars (2 600 models), cycles and motorcycles… The highlight of the visit remains this superb village 1900, featuring objects and costumes of the time in a series of thematic tables on the past trades and traditions. Astonishment and guaranteed nostalgia. Numerous picnic areas and children's playgrounds are available in addition to the small, locally available restaurant. A good idea for family outings 45 minutes from Angers.

In the place of the Moulin du Moulin, two ogival arches classified in the th and th centuries had a hanged mill, whose wheels, easily steerable, were adaptaient to the Loire movements. Then push up to the small village of Patache, haunted by the memories of the sailors who lived there once.

In the Classé garden, behind the church.

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Beautiful escapes to discover Anjou, in the heart of one of France's largest and beautiful navigable networks, as a result of the flowery locks and nautical stops, on the Maine basin comprising Mayenne, Sarthe, Oudon and Maine (280 km)

The guided tour presents the activity of makers and roofers since the early th century and the consequences of this activity on the environment. Demonstrations and animated models, exhibitions, courses, floral art make this place dedicated to the work of yellow land extracted from the basement.

The original square tower of this water mill is an eye-catcher, built at the beginning of the 20th century, andwas inspired by a stay in Italy by the owner at the time. And if you are wondering how a mill works, why not take the opportunity to visit it? Still in working order, he remains the only one to grind his grain thanks to the hydraulic energy he draws from the Mayenne River. During the visit, you will learn everything about the technique used for ages by millers. With its 7 m diameter paddle wheel, hydraulic turbine, 145 pulleys, 470 m of belts and manufacturing machines, wheat is transformed into flour in a more elaborate way than we can imagine. Since February 2007, the Chenillé-Changé mill has diversified its activities. In addition to the production of flour, which can be bought in the shop, it has caught up with modern times, becoming an electricity producer. An informative visit, we come out a little less stupid!

The office offers a variety of services, including guided tours, reservations for ancillary services and the sale of tourist products. You can also obtain information on things to do in the area, places to visit, events not to be missed and accommodation available. The tourist office website also offers additional information on the region, including ideas for stays and restaurant suggestions.

Nestled against the church, a th century building houses the Cité des Métiers de Tradition. In this place over time, a team of volunteers gathered a collection of tools and machines representative of the trades of the past. You farriers, bayberries, saddlers, potters… the City evokes about thirty business lines, forming a small village of close to 3 000 m 2. The visitor will be able to dream in front of measure dresses and hats, stroll on the shopping street or remember his childhood in front of school desks. Besides the collection, buildings and structures remain the impressive witnesses of still living know-how.

Place of information and exhibitions on the life of the river and the Mauges, the walking or mountain biking circuits. This body dedicated to the development of the territory has published documents that will lead you to the roads and roads of the:: through towns and villages (EUR 12): 2 volumes to succumb to the charms of these small towns; thematic guides to travel through the country of walking trees: Loire and Bocage, in the footsteps of faith, materials to walk, the circuit of trades, the paths of history and for the followers of the little queen: Le and Mauges mountain bike (6 euros) and Mauges (3 euros).

They are twenty-eight, churches or chapels, to open their doors to the visitor. In each of them, a visit document presents the history of the sites, details the most important elements and a particular theme close to the building. The closest to them, from Saint-Florent-le-Vieux: The Mesnil-en-Vallée (church Notre-Dame and Notre-Dame chapel open every day from 8 a. m. to 19 p. m.), Montjean-sur-Loire (Saint-Symphorien church open every day from 9 a. m. to 17 p. m., Chapel Saint-Aubin, contact the Tourist Office), La Varenne-sur-Loire (Saint-Pierre church open every day) from 10 p. m. to 20 p. m., Le Pin-en-Mauges (Saint-Pavin church open daily from 9 a. m. to 18 p. m.).

In Maine-et-Loire, the objective of welcoming churches is to discover this part of the religious heritage. The churches involved facilitate access to the building (open door or key to be recovered from a neighbour), make available a document on history and architecture and improve the presentation (for example, musical lighting or background). Northern Churches Saumurois which are part of the network: The church Saint-Doucelin in Allonnes, Notre-Dame church in Blou, the Saint-Maurille church in Brain-sur-Allonnes. Information: 02 41 52 87 40. Saumurois Tourism Office at Brain-sur-Allonnes.

Leisure centre where you can spend a pleasant day to play tennis,  mini-golf, swim or fish...

Built in the th century, this church is crowned with one of the curiosities of the region: the balls-twisted, whose arrows, instead of straight point to the clouds, offer amazing twists. One does not end up wondering about the origin of these forms: wood distortion, human will… or maléfices? It even says that, on the occasion of the marriage of two twin twins with two twin brothers, a curious inversion would have occurred, causing movement on the parochial left of the bell. You can choose the version that best suits you… after you are on the spot. This steeple is one of the five clochers twisted in the region, all within a radius of 10 km: Fougeré, Mouliherne, Pontigné, Old-Baugé.

François David and Olivier Leconte thrive on a large vineyard completely converted to organic production and put some of the jewels of winemaking wine in Anjou in white Anjou, Anjou-villages, rosé, both dry and soft.

Former chapel of the castle, the collegiate church is located within its walls but is accessible by a bridge. It is one of the most prestigious religious buildings of the 15th century in Anjou, specific of the Angevin Gothic style. The church is composed of a 44 meters long and 12 meters wide vessel, and a 18 meters high vault. There is an oratory from which the lord attended the services in all discretion. This church has been classified as a historical monument since 1907.

This majestic edifice, built on top of a limestone hillock, rises to 106 metres and rests on the foundations of an ancient Romanesque church. Eleanor of Aquitaine ordered its construction in the first half of the 13th century, and it was built in one go, something extremely rare for the time when works were generally built bit by bit, often requiring several centuries to complete. The collegiate church is inspired by the plan of Poitiers cathedral, which also has three very slender naves. The church thus offers a mixture of Poitevin and Angevin Gothic styles. An architectural and artistic ensemble that can also be admired at night, when the site is illuminated by beautiful ground lighting. Named collegiate church since 1478, when Louis XI instituted a college of canons, the interior has very beautiful 16th century sculpted stalls as well as a painting of the Assumption by Jean Boucher. There is also a relic, "the belt of the Virgin", a piece of cloth brought back from the crusades which was often believed to have the power to promote fertility and the birth of male children. For this reason, the building became a popular place of pilgrimage on the route to Santiago de Compostela. A staircase allows you to discover the frame and the surrounding panorama. If you have time, a visit to the village gives you the opportunity to discover several 15th and 16th century houses.