Nature and discovery at Camping Municipal de l'Hippodrome

The Thouet Valley is discovered at the rate of cycling thanks to a marked route on small roads and farm tracks or bike paths. Affluent of the Loire, the Thouet is a discreet river which hides many treasures. Along its 150 km, it meanders through varied landscapes and authentic villages. This bike route is accompanied by loops that complete the discovery of Thouarsais, vineyards to the plains. More information on www.valleeduthouet.fr Le Thouet by bike is one of the sections of the Vélo Francette, a route linking Normandy to the Charente coast, via the Thouarsais. www.lavelofrancette.com So do not hesitate to ride your bike for unexpected and preserved discoveries! New: order online your picnic prepared by local restaurateurs with local products !!! All information on www.lebonpicnic.com

A charming country house just 5 km from the small town of Saint Denis d'Anjou. Spacious, bright living room with a bird's eye view of the countryside, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Fully-equipped kitchen, complete baby equipment and plenty of indoor and outdoor games, a pétanque court under the oak and a Nordic bath on the terrace... all that's left to do is put your bag down! Saint Denis d'Anjou has all the local shops and numerous heritage events. All services, restaurants and shops in Sablé sur Sarthe (9km). Leisure centre at Morannes sur Sarthe (10km): kayaking, paddle-boarding, orienteering, nature trails, rosalia and bicycles, etc. Don't miss La Flèche zoo (40km away), open all year round. An interesting location for discovering southern Mayenne, with the emblematic sites of Château-Gontier, Craon or Cossé le Vivien and its Robert Tatin museum. Angers is 50 minutes away by car. The gîte is close to the owners' farm and their animals: cows, horses and Valentin, the site's star donkey. Tours of the farm are available on request. You can also fish in the 3,000m² private pond located 200 metres from the gîte. No kill. Carp, roach, pike... Also the river bordering the property: with federal fishing card.

In a corner of greenery, at the end of the road, a bright, comfortable house decorated in wood, stone and velvety fabrics awaits you. It's the perfect place to recharge your batteries or take a break from work. On the ground floor, there is a large living room, 1 bedroom and a shower room. Upstairs, there is 1 bedroom with a shower room/wc and a study area (with a sofa bed). Marie and Jacques will give you a warm welcome and will be happy to advise you on your outings. You can taste some kefir on arrival and leave with the seeds if you feel like it. This quiet little spot is waiting for you. As soon as spring arrives, it's nice to sit outside under the fir tree, listening to the rooster crow and the bells ringing in the distance in the village. The fields of wheat (this year) are just around the corner, Hiking trails pass close by and Bellebranche wood is just around the corner. The bakery and cake shop in the village of Saint Brice is 850m away. Local produce (fruit/vegetables/meat/cheese, etc.) is available from Alice's 5km away. Between Sablé-sur-Sarthe (10km) and Château-Gontier (22km), you can enjoy the mild climate of the Angevine and visit a number of sites: Solesmes, the Refuge de l'Arche, La Flèche zoo, the Robert Tatin museum and the Saulges Natura 2000 site (hiking, climbing and caves). Château - Gontier has a marina, water sports, swimming pool and historic centre. In Sablé, the baroque arts festival is in full swing in summer. The Sablé - Solesmes golf course is open to beginners and experts alike. By car, easy access from the A11 or by train, TGV line Paris-Nantes with a stop at Sablé sur Sarthe.

Living in the countryside, listening to birdsong, lounging in the pool or on the sun loungers... you'll spend an unforgettable stay here with your loved ones. You'll quickly become attached to this pretty family home, filled with souvenirs from travels to the four corners of the world that give it all its charm. A real little corner of paradise where you can feel right at home, ideal for unwinding. The grounds are varied and landscaped, with a wide variety of plants. From the swimming pool, you can enjoy beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The house has 2 terraces: one to the south, near the pool, and the other to the west with the stone barbecue. The pool is heated and open from mid-May to October, with a depth of 1m70 at its deepest. The gîte is set in a magnificent green setting. The Meslay-Grez region offers a wide range of activities and interesting sites for your outings, including horse-riding courses at Saint Loup du Dorat, the Azuréo aquatic complex at Meslay-du-Maine, the Château des Arcies and its garden, and numerous signposted hiking trails. A little further afield, discover the Fleur d'Or town of Château-Gontier, with its parks, its marina (boat hire by the day to sail on the Mayenne, bicycles including electric bikes to follow the towpath...) and the Refuge de l'Arche, an animal park. Shops and markets: Chez Alice organic and local produce shop 2km away, or the shops in Meslay-du-Maine. Just a short distance from Anjou, discover the Loire Valley with its wines and châteaux!

In a landscaped environment of 3 hectares, this holiday village offers stays in the calm, focused on nature and gardens.

Lieu ouvert sur l’environnement et l’écologie, le muséum développe et expose de précieuses collections, témoins de la diversité.

Located in the heart of Angers, this popular city park is a delightvwith over 20,000 plants on display. Originally created in the 17th century and then redesigned in 1859 to be more ‘à la Française’, it is a great place for all the family and includes a fountain and bandstand for summer concerts.

You cannot help but smile at the carvings of the young women that adorn the façade of 38 rue St. Laud. Dating back to 1892, when it was a café and concert hall called the 'Alcazar', it is one of the oldest examples of art nouveau in Angers.

The first recorded example of Plantagenet gothic architecture. The cathedral is full of stunning features including its elaborate facade and stone carvings (grimacing faces, monsters and acrobats), and the stained glass window - the oldest of which dates back to 1165 AD.

In the 19th century, during the industrial revolution, bricks and mortar were replaced by concrete as the premier building material. Against this potentially bland construction form, the artist Isidore Odorico sought to bring a decorative style that on the ‘Maison Bleu’ included elaborate mosaics… characteristic of art deco!

A listed building dating from the 16th century. Distinctive wooden carvings decorate its frontage…the best known is ‘Le Tricouillard’, who displays no modesty by revealing himself for all to see!

This Carolingian monument is one of the best-preserved medieval Renaissance buildings in France. Today, it houses a year-round programme of exhibitions, guided tours and kid’s workshops all linked to history, heritage and contemporary art.

Traditional cooking.

La Guinguette des Pêcheurs in Morannes is located on the banks of the Sarthe River. We have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing meal.

Les Loups Gourmand restaurant welcomes you in Cossé-en-Champagne.

The Mik'Cély in Bierné welcomes you to south Mayenne.

L'Ermitage's restaurant welcomes you for your family meals: baptisms, communions, business lunches or seminars. The chef prepares dishes with refined flavors, culinary cuisine combines creativity and local products. You will enjoy the park, the pool, the mini-golf and at the end of a pleasant meal, you can go for a digestive walk to the prehistoric caves of Saulges. For lovers of nature and hiking, at L'Ermitage, between Laval and Sable-sur-Sarthe, gastronomy and relaxation are shared.

Come to taste some crêpes or galettes in a familial atmosphere, in the heart of a garden and near a mansion suggesting bed and breakfast.

A charming country house just 5 km from the small town of Saint Denis d'Anjou. Spacious, bright living room with a bird's eye view of the countryside, 4 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. Fully-equipped kitchen, complete baby equipment and plenty of indoor and outdoor games, a pétanque court under the oak and a Nordic bath on the terrace... all that's left to do is put your bag down! Saint Denis d'Anjou has all the local shops and numerous heritage events. All services, restaurants and shops in Sablé sur Sarthe (9km). Leisure centre at Morannes sur Sarthe (10km): kayaking, paddle-boarding, orienteering, nature trails, rosalia and bicycles, etc. Don't miss La Flèche zoo (40km away), open all year round. An interesting location for discovering southern Mayenne, with the emblematic sites of Château-Gontier, Craon or Cossé le Vivien and its Robert Tatin museum. Angers is 50 minutes away by car. The gîte is close to the owners' farm and their animals: cows, horses and Valentin, the site's star donkey. Tours of the farm are available on request. You can also fish in the 3,000m² private pond located 200 metres from the gîte. No kill. Carp, roach, pike... Also the river bordering the property: with federal fishing card.

In a corner of greenery, at the end of the road, a bright, comfortable house decorated in wood, stone and velvety fabrics awaits you. It's the perfect place to recharge your batteries or take a break from work. On the ground floor, there is a large living room, 1 bedroom and a shower room. Upstairs, there is 1 bedroom with a shower room/wc and a study area (with a sofa bed). Marie and Jacques will give you a warm welcome and will be happy to advise you on your outings. You can taste some kefir on arrival and leave with the seeds if you feel like it. This quiet little spot is waiting for you. As soon as spring arrives, it's nice to sit outside under the fir tree, listening to the rooster crow and the bells ringing in the distance in the village. The fields of wheat (this year) are just around the corner, Hiking trails pass close by and Bellebranche wood is just around the corner. The bakery and cake shop in the village of Saint Brice is 850m away. Local produce (fruit/vegetables/meat/cheese, etc.) is available from Alice's 5km away. Between Sablé-sur-Sarthe (10km) and Château-Gontier (22km), you can enjoy the mild climate of the Angevine and visit a number of sites: Solesmes, the Refuge de l'Arche, La Flèche zoo, the Robert Tatin museum and the Saulges Natura 2000 site (hiking, climbing and caves). Château - Gontier has a marina, water sports, swimming pool and historic centre. In Sablé, the baroque arts festival is in full swing in summer. The Sablé - Solesmes golf course is open to beginners and experts alike. By car, easy access from the A11 or by train, TGV line Paris-Nantes with a stop at Sablé sur Sarthe.

Discover this superb charming character gîte, completely atypical in the 12th century tower of the former Bellebranche Cistercian abbey in Saint Brice.

Living in the countryside, listening to birdsong, lounging in the pool or on the sun loungers... you'll spend an unforgettable stay here with your loved ones. You'll quickly become attached to this pretty family home, filled with souvenirs from travels to the four corners of the world that give it all its charm. A real little corner of paradise where you can feel right at home, ideal for unwinding. The grounds are varied and landscaped, with a wide variety of plants. From the swimming pool, you can enjoy beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside. The house has 2 terraces: one to the south, near the pool, and the other to the west with the stone barbecue. The pool is heated and open from mid-May to October, with a depth of 1m70 at its deepest. The gîte is set in a magnificent green setting. The Meslay-Grez region offers a wide range of activities and interesting sites for your outings, including horse-riding courses at Saint Loup du Dorat, the Azuréo aquatic complex at Meslay-du-Maine, the Château des Arcies and its garden, and numerous signposted hiking trails. A little further afield, discover the Fleur d'Or town of Château-Gontier, with its parks, its marina (boat hire by the day to sail on the Mayenne, bicycles including electric bikes to follow the towpath...) and the Refuge de l'Arche, an animal park. Shops and markets: Chez Alice organic and local produce shop 2km away, or the shops in Meslay-du-Maine. Just a short distance from Anjou, discover the Loire Valley with its wines and châteaux!

Bouère service area located near the lake