To discover in Anjou
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VILLAGE OF CHENILLE-CHANGEVery agreable little village nestling on the banks of the Mayenne and dominated by a statue of the Virgin, which has kept its yesteryear atmosphere. The church has conserved its vestiges of the XIth century and houses a listed statue of Saint Jacques CHENILLÉ-CHANGÉ was rewarded for its heritage. Classed as a "Village of Charm", four flower and three dragon fly floral village efrom one bank to the other, the situation is exceptionnel and will please you. You can visit the water mill still in activity with its old water wheel, the vegetable garden of the château des Rues with its fountains and ponds. You can stroll on foot or ride a bicycle on the paths and cycle paths or relax whilst fishing if you like to tease the local fish. |
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CHATEAU D’ANGERS2 promenade du bout du monde 49100 Angers Built in the XIIIth. century, the fortress comports 17 towers of slate and limestone overlooking the Maine and serving as a natural defence. Residence of the Dukes of Anjou in the XIVth and XVth centuries, which by their dimensions, their age and their plastic qualities plastiques, is undoubtedly a major work of mevdieval tapestries.
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THE LITTLE TOURIST TRAINCIRCUIT OF OLD ANGERSThe city, the Doutre... two names, two areas which you can discover aboard the tourist train, wood faced houses, churches, anecdotes;;;;;;Listen to the history and the life of our beautiful town.LITTLE TRAIN AND BOAT (from mid-July to the end of August)Cross the city, the pedestrian precinct the area of the Doutre, embark aboard the Union or the Hirondelle, mini cruises on the river, return on the train from the Savatte quay to the castle around 18h45 Individuals - Information |
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ZOO OF DOUE LA FONTAINERoute de Cholet A zoological park unlike any other. Situated near the Loire valley 15 km from Saumur, the Zoo of Doué is unique in Europe for its troglodyte site. Characterised by a string of grottoes, immense cathedral like caves over 10 metres high, underground galeries over 100m in length and waterfalls. The Zoo of Doué houses more than 500 animals most of which belong to species which are threatened and which plunge the visitor in a extraordinary atmosphere. Tél 02.41.59.18.58 |
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BOUVET LADUBAYRoute de Gennes St hilaire St Florent In the Loire valley in the heart of the Saumur country, Bouvet Ladubay, producer of Saumur brut receives you in its 8kms of caves hewn in the limestone. The know-how of Bouvet is also the visit of the cellars and the tasting cave 7 days a week throughout the year. The art centre created in 1992 displays in over 800 square metres of galleries the de galerie the leaders of contemporary art. Tél 02.41.88.81.13 |
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CARRE COINTREAUZI St Barthélemy d’Anjou In the heart of Anjou, the Cointreau distillery invites you to on a voyage of "discovery" . Enter into the secret by visiting the unique production plant of this famous liquour Follow the discovery of the Cointreau heritage through the incredible collection of publicity objects. At the end of the visit you can taste in a convivial atmosphere cocktails based on Cointrea. Tél 02.41.31.50.50 |
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CHATEAU OF MONTSOREAUPassage du Marquis de Geoffre A veritable Loire valley Château, situated at the confluence of the Royal river and the Vienne offering an exceptional visit. Through the 18 rooms, discover the universe of the Loire and the means of transport from yesteryear, the true story of the Lady of Montsoreau and the characteristic countryside of the Loire valley. Tél 02.41.67.12.60 |
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HOUSE OF WINES OF ANJOU5 Bis Place Kennedy True shop window of the vineyards Anjou Saumur, the house of wines offers the possibility to discover and taste the 29 delimited wines of the Region, documentation and advice for your visits. over 50 references will enable you discover the vineyard as you wish. Starting point before your tourist trip around the vineyards , do not hesitate to visit us to obtain information and maps. Tél 02.41.88.81.13 |
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CHATEAU OF BRISSAC49320 Brissac Quincé Higher than all of the other Royal châteaux, Brissac, with its 7 floors and 204 rooms merits its nickname of the 'Giant of the Valley'. Acquired by René de Cossé, 1st Lord of Brissac, it is today the home of the 13th Duke de Brissac. Whilst the park offers marvellous views under centuries old trees, the visit is outstanding for the magnificent decor. Here rival in their beauty, gold leaf ceilings, priceless furnishings but bove all the Belle Epoque theatre, dedicated to opera. . Tél 02.41.91.22.21 |
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CHATEAU-MUSEUM OF COMMUNICATIONChâteau de Pignerolle Situated in the heart of a 75 hectareaprk, the communication museum situated within the Château de Pignerolle, retraces the history of communication between man from prehistoric times to today. Thanks to a new circuit, 14 great inventors will guide you with the help of audioguides (adult and child versions) and a dozen plasma screens.
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ORIENTAL PARK OF MAULEVRIER49360 Maulevrier Laid out by Alexandre Marcel from 1899 to 1910, the oriental park is the largest Japanese garden in Europe, it is situated in Maulevrier near to Cholet (on the road leading from the Loire valley châteaux to the beaches of the Atlantic) . This garden is unique thanks to the extraordinary wealth of its vegetation, its setting and Asiatic architecture (kmer in Japanese), its conception and its symbolism. From May to September night time walks are organised in the park. During these walks the visitors can appreciate the garden enhanced by the illuminations, texts and music. Tél 02.41.55.50.14 |
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CHATEAU OF PLESSIS BOURRE49460 Ecuille Majestically overlooking the large moats for over 500 years this fairy tale castle, setting for the film Peau d’Ane, is a harmonious masterpiece of delicate and durable construction. Its owners will show you the truly defensive system, the large moats and the still functionning four drawbridges and obviously the regal appartments, refined drawing rooms, bedrooms, dining room and guardroom which will leave you dreaming. Tél 02.41.32.06.72 |
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TROGLODYTE VILLAGE OF ROCHEMENIER49700 Louresse-Rochemenier The Troglodyte village of Rochemenier is situated on a plain. It is open to visitors since 1967 :
In all 20 rooms in 1 hectare. The village of Rochemenier is the most complete troglodyte site in the Loire valley. Tél 02.41.59.18.15 |
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LACTOPOLE18 r Adolphe Beck 53089 LAVAL CEDEX 9 It is above all a view on the evolution of rural life during the last two centuries. Milk production has moved from a peasant activity to become a cutting edge industry, the pride of French industry. The visit of this site is progressive and enables the visitor to finish with an overall view of milk production. Over 5000 m², the scientific and technical centre invites you to see the heart of the milk tradition. Three multilingual professional guides accompany you on the visit which lasts 2h30. Tél : 02 43 59 51 90 |
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TILES OF THE RAIRIESAtelier LE CROC - Ets Yvon CAILLEAU 49430 LES RAIRIES The tiles Yvon CAILLEAU and the workshop "Le Croc" offers the possibility to resdiscover a certain number of gests, tools and techniques saved from disappearance for the fabrication of these tiles. It is this a meeting with those passionate wanting to see the workshop "Le Croc" inscribed as a listed building. The best days to visit are Thursday and Friday to see the tiles being kilned. Not to be missed. Tél : 02.41.76.32.09 |
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