Basse-goulaine, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire

Beginning at the city center, this trail guides you to the higher ground called the “Mont Juillet”. At the pond of “La Martellière”, you will find tables and a playground.

The beginning of the hike starts at the parking of the train station. This trail has several variants that allows you to go on real steep trails like a maze with parallel roads. It has a distinguished atmosphere, secret and mesmerising. When you come back, go down to the port where you will find our restaurants and for those who love nature, make a stop to the “Ganuchaud” botanic garden which is located at the end of “la rue d’Angleterre”. Also, pass by “La Cour Gaillard” which is in “La Grand-Rue” and was edified by protestants at the Edit of Nantes. This site stays, until 1685, an important protestant place.

Prepare yourself for a hike of 2 hours long with 500 metres along the water. You will admire the vast expanse of the Plains of Mazerolles with 3 kilometres long and 1 kilometre large. This site is ideal for kids. It is also possible to go fishing for people with reduced mobility. Or you can have a picnic or some sport. At the end of this loop, you will see the Castle of La Baraudière surrounded by its stone walls from the 19th century and not far from there the Castle of Bois Mellet. A plate has been placed at the entry and it is written “qui a accueilli, cache et protégé les résistants de la région” which means “that has hosted, hided and protected the resistants of the region”.

Discover the Plains of Mazerolles, a vast expanse of water of 3 kilometres long and 1 kilometre large. With a little bit of patience, you may see herons on the shores and a lot of other birds during migration season. Labelled refuge of the French League for the Protection of Birds (LPO), the site has also three beehives financed by the collectivity and an orchard. A themed path has also been created by the Municipality. The trail begins on the edges of the river Erdre to go through the undergrowth alleys, steep paths and goes through adorable little villages. It is possible to join the port of Sucé-sur-Erdre if you take the Atlantic Coast Route, or from the city-centre for this hike. The departure point is from the nautical base of Mazerolles.

This pleasant path starts “Place de l’église”. Highlight on the gorgeous private windmill of La Favrière.

This pleasant path begins “Place de l’église”. This track is quite nice during the summer as it is shaded.

A walking trail to discover the paths of the countryside. It begins in the city center, at the parking lot of the sports complex of Fernant Sastre, do not miss the visible heritage such as the church, the old town, the windmill…  It is possible to prolong this walk towards the port La Rivière, where you can see the castle of the Pont Hus then follow the path to get to a point of view on the river L’Erdre.  

Beginning at the sports complex, this trail will take you north of the town. You will see the castle du Pont Hus and its famous stud farm but also the “logis du Breuil”, a renovated fort.

This pleasant path of 11 km will guide you along le Cens and le Gesvres through Vigneux-de-Bretagne where these two rivers take source.

This trail starts at the Jules Vernes car park in La Paquelais.

In the heart of the countryside, just outside Nantes on the banks of the Loire, you'll find the Villa Mon Rêve restaurant in a magnificent manor house dating from 1890. As "Maître Cuisinier de France", Laureate of the "Concours du meilleur Commis de Cuisine européen", Finalist of the "Prix Pierre Tessier", and winner of the "Prix de France". Finalist in the "Prix Pierre Taittinger UK" and "Best Worker in Great Britain", Chef Jérôme Ponchelle is committed to the art of eating well and entertaining well. He offers you a refined and sincere regional cuisine made from fresh produce, received raw and worked with passion in a constant concern for quality... The restaurant offers a warm, contemporary setting, ideal for taking the time to enjoy the moment. On sunny days, a shaded terrace is at your disposal.

2 people Gîte labelled Gîtes de France - 2 épis. 10 min from Nantes and 1 km from the périphérique ring road, the Authentique, urban gîte, welcomes you to a character property, the outbuilding of a former hunting lodge.

Just 10 minutes from the centre of Nantes and 1km from the ring road, l'Intemporel is a detached, urban gite in a character property (outbuildings of a former hunting lodge). Private, unfenced garden of 200m² and shared grounds of 2300m² with swing. 5 bikes at disposal (4 ad./1 child). Lounge/diner with open-plan kitchen. Bedroom: double bed. Shower room with WC. Single sofa bed in living room. Additional facilities: Internet access, radio, cot and high chair, flat screen. Price includes bed linen and towels. Electricity and local tourist tax extra.

A semi-detached gite, adjacent to the owners' home and B&B accommodation in converted outbuildings of a hunting lodge on the outskirts of Nantes. Communal grounds of 2300m². Private patio. 5 bikes at disposal (4/ad. 1/child). GF: Fitted kitchen. UPSTAIRS: Bedroom with double bed and mezzanine with lounge/study area and 2 small single beds. Bathroom with WC. Additional facilities: WiFi connection, freezer, DVD player, stereo, cot and high chair. Price includes bed linen, towels and household linen. Electric heating and local tourist tax extra. Nantes 4km.

Bridge near the small canal

The coal mines were extremely important from the 17th century.

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Born from the whims of the relief and the fervour of an Abbot, it makes its appearance at the bend in the path that climbs to the Chapelle Largeau. Like a guide or a lighthouse, soothing by its serene presence, and so eternal: the Chapel of Saint Joseph stands at the top of the Ouin Valley. The traveller may be astonished, moved or meditate in front of this majesty. It proudly dominates this valley, at the bottom of which, the river Ouin, runs alongside, meanders and separates, sometimes the Maine et Loire, the Vendée or the Deux Sèvres. At the height of the trilogy, the parish itself was, over the centuries, under the dependence of three dioceses: Maillezais, La Rochelle and Poitiers! »

Products: fresh goat cheese, fluffy, gray, off-dry, log, herbs, pepper. Hectares: 2ha. Places of sale: Farm from 15h to 18h (order), weekly markets in Mortagne sur Sevre Tuesday from Vihiers Wednesday, Mauleon Friday and Saturday Cholet.

Organic farming on a 12 ha farm including 5 ha of market gardening and 1500 m² of greenhouses. Products: Various organic vegetables in season Places of sale : At the farm, Thursday from 6 to 7 pm, "Proxi" store in Mauléon, Biocoop Bressuire and Cholet, "Mangeons Bio ensemble" producers' store at Fruits de Clazay.

Looking for some fresh air? Escape to the Espace Naturel la Corbelière in Moulins and fill up on greenery! This 2 km trail, on a preserved site, is at the heart of a vast bocage landscape, cradle of springs where meadows, ponds, hedges and small streams mingle. This site has been awarded the "Espace Naturel Sensitive" label. With the family: a moment of complicity guaranteed! On your own: a great opportunity to recharge your batteries! Thanks to the support of the Département des Deux-Sèvres, JDO Paysages (Terves) has installed two attractive and fun footbridges. They're sure to delight young and old alike! An educational panel talks about "mollins". What are they? To find out, scan the QR code on the panel and listen to what the locals have to say. The site is also home to several geocaches, an orienteering course and a Tèrra Aventura course called "La Corbelière des z?ombres"

As a place for meeting and mixing, the library must also be a simple place where people are welcomed in a friendly atmosphere and where they can get good advice. The whole team is involved in each place and provides quality entertainment. Come and visit them and share with them a good moment of reading and discovery.

Products: vegetables and seasonal fruit production field and 700 m² under cover, partnership with other local producers. Usage: 1 ha devoted to gardening Place of Sale: At the farm Monday from 17:30 to 18:30 (on order) on Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:30 Thursday 16:30 to 19h Friday from 10:30 to 12:30 and 16:30 to 18:30 on Friday , filing basket in Dropbox shop and grocery store Champigneule in La Chapelle-Largeau.

In the heart of the countryside, just outside Nantes on the banks of the Loire, you'll find the Villa Mon Rêve restaurant in a magnificent manor house dating from 1890. As "Maître Cuisinier de France", Laureate of the "Concours du meilleur Commis de Cuisine européen", Finalist of the "Prix Pierre Tessier", and winner of the "Prix de France". Finalist in the "Prix Pierre Taittinger UK" and "Best Worker in Great Britain", Chef Jérôme Ponchelle is committed to the art of eating well and entertaining well. He offers you a refined and sincere regional cuisine made from fresh produce, received raw and worked with passion in a constant concern for quality... The restaurant offers a warm, contemporary setting, ideal for taking the time to enjoy the moment. On sunny days, a shaded terrace is at your disposal.

Discovery, pleasure and sharing: this is the leitmotif of Jean-Charles Cauquil, ex-toque of fine establishments (Bristol, George V, L'Alchimiste in Nantes), who took the helm of this former working-class restaurant at the end of 2019. The result is a range of traditional and creative dishes, both pretty and tasty, with precise cooking and beautiful combinations. And all at excellent value for money, overlooking the Loire! Veggie option on request, friendly welcome, short but punchy wine list.

Workers' café and traditional cuisine

Carefully-prepared traditional cuisine inspired by the specialities of the Nantes region.

Traditional - brasserie - grill - caterer

You won't want to miss it! A house with a red front on the banks of the Loire (warm colours, Japanese-style walls), with a garden planted with trees and flowers, much appreciated on summer evenings. Chef Christophe Fouré's cuisine is sophisticated, fragrant and well prepared, using seasonal and local produce such as scallops from Erquy in a citrus crust/ carrot & hazelnut slivers & carrot stalk pesto. Let yourself be surprised by the Chef's creativity with his Sous-Bois dessert (Celery/ Ceps). You'll be enriched by a wine cellar open to fine regional discoveries & filled with the finest estates in our region. A warm and professional welcome, they'll be there to look after you.

Located in the Nantes metropolitan area, at the gateway to the Nantes vineyards, Château de la Frémoire welcomes you to an exceptional natural setting for a gourmet and convivial experience. At the helm of the restaurant, chefs Thibaut and Robin offer 100% home cooking, inspired by the Nantes region and the flavours of the coast. Seasonal produce, generous dishes and a spirit of sharing are the hallmarks of this new address, which aims to be the restaurant of the vineyards. As for the glassware, the selection features AOC Vins de Nantes wines (Muscadet, Crus Communaux, Gros Plant...), to be discovered through a committed and regularly renewed menu. During the summer season, it's time for the guinguette: a relaxed, open-air atmosphere, between the park and the château, where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or a moment with friends over tapas and local wines. This is also the time of year for Sunday brunches and BBQ evenings, in a friendly, festive atmosphere. Throughout the year, Château de la Frémoire offers wine tastings and festive events. The site also hosts business events all year round, including seminars, meetings, cocktail parties and study days, in specially adapted spaces just a few minutes from Nantes. The venue can also be used for business events, seminars or private hire, depending on the season.

5 km from Nantes city centre and SNCF railway station, and 15 km from Nantes Atlantique airport, your Campanile hotel boasts a superb location. Take the Porte de Goulaine junction (or junction 45) on the Nantes ring road. Nantes international conference centre is also 5 km from the Hotel, as is the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Wine lovers can visit the Pays Nantais vineyards and follow the exquisite Nantes Wine Route. If you love riverside walks, you will love Nantes. Follow the Sèvre Nantaise as far as Clisson, with its Italian-style charm, the Erdre as far as Sucé-sur-Erdre, with its charming little port, and of course, the Loire, which takes you from Anjou to the estuary and the famous port of Saint Nazaire. A range of packages is available, including room hire, workshop day and residential packages. Our rooms are equipped with a screen, flip chart, video projector and free Wi-Fi.

Located opposite the Îles de Loire, south-east of Nantes, the Centre Sportif Régional de la Ligue de Football des Pays de la Loire specialises in welcoming groups. At the crossroads of 4 cycle routes and with special facilities for welcoming cyclists, the CSR is an ideal stopping-off point on the banks of the Loire for visiting Nantes and the surrounding region, thanks to its easy access to the cycle paths adjacent to the establishment. Accommodation: 48 single, twin and triple rooms, all with en suite facilities. Self-service or packed lunches available. Cocktails or table service available for groups by prior arrangement. Group'AVélo network accommodation for groups of 10-80 cyclists.

2 people Gîte labelled Gîtes de France - 2 épis. 10 min from Nantes and 1 km from the périphérique ring road, the Authentique, urban gîte, welcomes you to a character property, the outbuilding of a former hunting lodge.

Just 10 minutes from the centre of Nantes and 1km from the ring road, l'Intemporel is a detached, urban gite in a character property (outbuildings of a former hunting lodge). Private, unfenced garden of 200m² and shared grounds of 2300m² with swing. 5 bikes at disposal (4 ad./1 child). Lounge/diner with open-plan kitchen. Bedroom: double bed. Shower room with WC. Single sofa bed in living room. Additional facilities: Internet access, radio, cot and high chair, flat screen. Price includes bed linen and towels. Electricity and local tourist tax extra.

A semi-detached gite, adjacent to the owners' home and B&B accommodation in converted outbuildings of a hunting lodge on the outskirts of Nantes. Communal grounds of 2300m². Private patio. 5 bikes at disposal (4/ad. 1/child). GF: Fitted kitchen. UPSTAIRS: Bedroom with double bed and mezzanine with lounge/study area and 2 small single beds. Bathroom with WC. Additional facilities: WiFi connection, freezer, DVD player, stereo, cot and high chair. Price includes bed linen, towels and household linen. Electric heating and local tourist tax extra. Nantes 4km.