Things to see and do Maine-Et-Loire

Gennes was an important Gallo-Roman city because of its privileged position on the Loire and trade routes. There are still many remains of this period, more or less well preserved, of which the most remarkable is the amphitheatre of Mazerolles. Considered the largest Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in the west, it could accommodate up to 5,000 spectators. Its construction is original: on the hillside, the cellars of the arena were dug; only the podium and the surrounding wall were built. During the Empire, the theatre organised the circus games, which saw gladiators and animals confront each other, but also naumachia (water fights) thanks to a machinery that allowed to flood the arena. One of its main characteristics is its perfectly preserved terracotta drainage pavement. This amphitheatre and other remains discovered - baths, temples, aqueduct, habitat - were part of a vast Gallo-Roman complex built at the end of the 1st century AD and used until the beginning of the 3rd century. Finally, an area of habitat has recently been revealed during an archaeological diagnosis that completes the observations already established. For the time being, the researchers hypothesize that Gennes would have been a large sanctuary in a rural area and a place of conciliation before the conquest of Gaul. Guided tours and animations help to make these ruins full of history talk!

Gennes-Val-de-Loire is a town on the banks of the Loire, offering magnificent scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. To discover the beauty of the region, Bateaux Rêves de Loire et d'ailleurs offers boat excursions. Boat excursions offer a memorable experience on the Loire, with sailings ranging from 1h30 to 2 days between Angers and Saumur. What's more, the agency also offers gift vouchers to give your loved ones a unique experience. Take advantage of your visit to Gennes-Val-de-Loire to discover the Loire in a different way, thanks to Bateaux Rêves de Loire et d'ailleurs.

There are various reasons why visitors should enter the abbey. There is the panoramic view of the bocage. There is the site, with its beautiful stained glass windows, statues and reliquaries. There is also the desire to spend some personal time in the atmosphere of the monastery. Here lives a community of about thirty Cistercian nuns whose days are punctuated by prayer and work. They welcome those who wish to join them in prayer.

Since 2020 the departmental tourism agency no longer physically welcomes the public, however thanks to its excellent site, www.anjou-tourisme.com, it remains the indispensable address for anyone wanting to plan a stay in Anjou, offering a permanent update of the cultural offer of Maine-et-Loire. It concentrates its activity mainly on booking, development and promotion-communication of the territory, with cycling routes and wine tourism not to be outdone. The agency is a support of labels: Qualité Tourisme, Tourisme et Handicap, Petite Cité de caractère... but also of accommodation labels which guarantee quality hotel services. You can access the online reservation service in real time at www.anjou-resa.com.

Many agencies in Rennes, Nantes, Angers, Le Mans… offer trips combining the discovery of Montenegro with that of Croatia, Bosnia or Slovenia. Cruise in Adriatic from May to September.

They offer a wide range of services, such as tailor-made trips, coach tours, sea or river cruises, trekking and cycling programs, club hotel stays, house, apartment and car rentals, as well as flight bookings. Richou Voyages is a safe and reliable choice for organizing your travels.

Richou Voyages is a travel agency based in Doué-en-Anjou. It offers a wide range of organized and tailor-made trips to suit all budgets and tastes. Whether you're looking for a stay, a tour or a cruise, Richou Voyages will meet your expectations. Richou Voyages offers a wide range of destinations in France, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America. They also offer personalized services such as à la carte travel, group travel and insurance. The Richou Voyages team is made up of tourism professionals who can advise and support you throughout your trip.

The monastery was founded in 1959 in the diocese at the request of the bishop of Angers by the congregation of the Benedictine nuns of Sainte-Bathilde de Vanves in the Paris suburbs. Initially located in Chemillé, the monastery moved in 1961 to Martigné-Briand. Today, about fifteen Benedictine sisters seek to "follow Christ by the ways of the Gospel" in the monastery of Notre-Dame-de-la-Compassion. The community welcomes people (nuns, ladies, young people and couples) who wish to take a break for a time of renewal. They will benefit from the silence of Benedictine life and the help of the offices that punctuate the day. If they wish, they can meet with a sister who will help them to make this time of withdrawal from the world a useful reflection and source of positive change. On request, young women can be welcomed to share the community's prayer life and be accompanied during their stay.

Offices: Vigils at 5:25 am, Lauds at 7:45 am, Eucharist at 11:45 am (9 am on Sundays), Sext at 12 pm on Sundays, None at 2:15 pm (1:45 pm on Sundays), Vespers at 5:30 pm, Compline at 8:20 pm, (8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays).

Reception: the hotel has 15 rooms.

Store : weekdays from 10 to 11:30 am and from 3 to 5 pm, Sundays from 10 to 12 am and from 3 to 5 pm (closed on Tuesdays). You will find there the productions of the monastery: jams, icons, exhibition of potteries, as well as books and various religious objects, etc.