Maine-et-Loire is full of treasures! Along the Loire, the longest river in France, the wildest too and certainly one of the most majestic: with its sandbanks, its remarkable villages, its castles, its traditional boats, its 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 the Haras du Lion d'Angers, in the heart of a major breeding region. The richness of the Anjou vineyards can be savored à la carte: stroll along the Routes of the wines and villages of Anjou, visit the châteaux in the heart of the vineyards, meet the winemakers, taste the vintages... Alongside theRoyal Abbey of Fontevraud and the Cadre Noir of Saumur, four major castles of the department, the castle of Angers, the castle of Saumur, the castle of Brézé, and the castle of Brissac, are part of the prestigious network of "Great Heritage Sites of the Loire Valley".
When to go ? The Maine-et-Loire can be visited all year round! It is a destination of diversity, richness and eternal discoveries, as many pleasures of life to discover all year long. Go behind the scenes of the prestigious Cadre Noir de Saumur school and attend one of its public presentations in the morning. Don't forget the Cavalry Museum, the Combier distillery and the Wine House for a tasting. All year round, you can go horseback riding, cycling, walking and even boating!
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.
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