Unveil Angers' Gems with HOTEL DE FRANCE SARL

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

12.5 km hike from the church square in St Martin de Sanzay, village located 12km north of Thouars and the border of Maine and Loire. Walk that will allow you to discover heritage sites and appreciate the agrarian landscape, fruit of the long work of man on his environment. Download card randoendeuxsevres.fr/index.php?id_product=1705&controller=product and on sale at the Tourist Office of Pays Thouarsais

Follow the purple arrows and discover the vineyards and villages between the Thouet and Argenton rivers!

Walk around the Deux-Sèvres Tramway A 1.6 km walk allows everyone, tourists and inhabitants alike, to relive the Tramway des Deux-Sèvres (TDS) in its preserved space through an exhibition of 16 large paintings in the open air. This research work of the 3A thus exposed makes relive this industrial parenthesis which functioned from 1898 to 1939. The line linked Bressuire to Montreuil-Bellay, 62 km apart, passing through many towns including the Argenton station. Other panels (15) around the cemetery show the local life from old postcards unpublished. Tramway line built between 1892 and 1898. 62 km long, it linked Bressuire to Montreuil Bellay with its station in Argenton-Château ... The TDS went through Argentonnay, passing through La Coudre, Le Breuil-sous-Argenton and Ulcot.

Dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle, Argenton les Vallees has the quiet charm of rural villages. Its rich heritage is discovered during a trip that also allows to admire the landscapes.

Discover the Argenton Valley through its picturesque landscapes. Come and stroll through remarkable natural spaces and discover the historical built heritage at the bend of the road. Departures : Argenton Les Vallées, place Léopold Bergeon or Massais, place de l'église

Discover Argenton, in the footsteps of Uncle George... A land of daring and adventure, the Argenton Valley abounds in magical places that bear witness to a rich and complex history. By following step by step the clues scattered throughout the town, discover the life of Uncle Georges, an emblematic character of the commune of Argenton les Vallées and let yourself be told the story of a man and a town of character... Discovery booklet available at the Tourist Office of Bressuire et Mauléon, and at the Maison des services in Argenton les Vallées.

On the borders of Poitou and Anjou, Saix offers visitors its Poitevin hamlet, marked by the memory of Sainte-Radegonde. This path allows views on castles or wine estates, with beautiful panoramas on the North of Poitou where the vine and the tuffeau are married.

At the exit of the village of Saix, the path introduces you little by little in a forest environment. Come and live a pleasant moment in contact with these majestic trees. The views follow one another: dovecotes, vineyards or the chapel in memory of Sainte-Radegonde. Beautiful discoveries in perspective.

This path will allow you to appreciate the remarkable troglodytic heritage of the picturesque villages where the troglos were dug in the local blacnhe stone, the tuffeau. It will lead you to the heart of the vineyards, where famous grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc or Pinot Blanc de Loire are grown.

THE FABULOUS STORY OF BASARKUS Lamento Company & the Académie Fratellini Circus / dance 11h30 Chaudefonds-sur-Layon Salle communale (from 3 years - duration: 35 min) Combining juggling, acrobatics and contact dance, Sylvère Lamotte creates an intimate and poetic choreography for the little ones. A joyful bazaar in which two Siamese circus twins embark on countless experiments to test the limits of their delirious cohabitation. BATEAU Les Hommes Sensibles Object theatre 14h30 Rochefort-sur-Loire Outdoors (from 5 years old - duration: 50 min) 16h30 Rochefort-sur-Loire Outdoor (Open to all - duration 45 min) Can be moved indoors in case of bad weather. Friendly venue with games and snacks in Rochefort-sur-Loire Single ticket price: €5 per show A zany DIY actor immersed in a child's bedroom, opens the treasure chest of his past. He becomes the child he once was and embarks on a playful adventure, becoming a navigator, a pirate or even a mermaid! even a mermaid! Part object theatre, part circus, part dance, this wordless show and emotions, this wordless show invites us to rediscover the part of childhood the part of childhood buried in everyone. A show that's both poetic and a little punk and a bit punk at the same time! PLAYGROUND Primavez Collective Participatory comic circus 16h30 Rochefort-sur-Loire Outdoor (All audiences - 45 min) Playground depends on its audience, in particular to support the Chinese mast and ensure the show runs smoothly. the show. With his energy and natural complicity, Miguel seeks out the audience and teases the audience. Winner of several international awards, Miguel skilfully blends between Chinese mast, dance, mime and humour, taking us into his naïve and into his naïve and elegant world! Indoor venue in case of bad weather. A friendly venue with games and snacks in Rochefort-sur-Loire Single ticket price: €5 per show Online ticket sales open: 01/09 for subscribers only Tickets available from Brissac- Quincé and Chalonnes/Loire tourist offices: 02/09

An assiduous skateboarder in his youth, it was perseverance, the need to go beyond limits and the search for balance in this sport that led Benoit Canteteau to dance and the movement arts. In his latest creation, he shares his experience by going back and forth between the dancer he is today and the skateboarder of 20 years ago. What we talk about when we talk about... is a journey into the land of empathy, sharing the reality of a teenage skateboarder. He is here, on stage, 25 years later. He does a series of tricks on his board and tells stories, some personal, others about his generation and skateboarding. Little by little, the almost 40-year-old performer shows us the teenager he once was, the teenager he still is, and the stubbornness it takes to keep starting over after falling. This is the path he took in learning to skateboard, building his personality and becoming a dancer, a path on which he crossed paths with Samuel Beckett and his famous "miss better". Suitable for all ages 8 and up Rate B Running time: 50 min Online box office opening: 01/09 reserved for subscribers Tickets available at Brissac- Quincé and Chalonnes/Loire tourist offices: 02/09

Located in the heart of the Aubance Valley, just 10 km from Angers, in the Anjou Noir terroirs, the Haute Perche estate extends over 25 hectares of living soil, farmed organically and biodynamically. Founded in the 1960s and taken over in 2019 by a lover of good wine, Haute Perche is the epitome of the Aubance terroir. The gentleness of the river blends with the strength of the schist. Drawing on the expertise of men and women committed to sustainable viticulture, the estate produces and vinifies grapes destined for straightforward, subtle and elegant wines that are unique and renowned. The vines are planted on three islands of rich, unique terroirs, defined by their exposure, subsoil and slope. Our winemaking and ageing processes are designed to show the greatest respect for the fruit, so that each berry expresses not only the place where it was born, but also the way in which we have shaped it.

Between Angers and Brissac, discover our property at the foot of the mills, in the heart of a wine-growing estate. Formerly a family wine storehouse and stables, these renovated and converted buildings now offer a gîte, a reception room and three guest rooms. The fully renovated family room, with en suite bathroom, sleeps six. Breakfast is available for €7/person. Riders, cyclists and hikers are all welcome. The calm and comfort of the premises will leave you with pleasant memories. For wine lovers, discover and taste our Anjou wines produced at Domaine des Deux Moulins. Nearby, you can visit museums, châteaux and the Terra Botanica plant park. To discover our wine-growing landscapes and the banks of the Loire, there are a number of routes for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Les Chambres du Meunier is located opposite the Domaine des Deux Moulins wine estate in Juigné-sur-Loire. Formerly a family wine storehouse and stables, these renovated and converted buildings now offer self-catering accommodation, a reception room and guest rooms. All our rooms have showers and sanitary facilities, and one is accessible to people with reduced mobility. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of the garden and terrace, as well as a host of services: free Wi-Fi, private bike storage, car park, camper van parking, reception room for hire, wine estate and group gite. The calm and comfort of the premises will leave you with pleasant memories. If you're a wine-lover, you can sample the Loire wines produced on the estate at Domaine des Deux Moulins. Just 10 minutes away, you can visit museums, châteaux (Château de Brissac) and the plant park (Terra Botanica). To discover our wine-growing landscapes and the banks of the Loire, there are numerous routes available. New: a charging point for electric vehicles is available (price depends on charge).

15 minutes south of Angers, between the Loire and the châteaux of Anjou, the gîte "Au temps suspendu" has been tastefully restored by Andréa and Philippe, who welcome you for a stay with family or friends. Enjoy the authentic charm of tuffeau, slate and sunsets over the valley and vineyards. Dating from the 19th century, the house has been tastefully decorated and boasts a large, bright living room, a new kitchen, bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a spacious terrace with access to the peaceful garden, sun loungers and a large table for al fresco dining. The accommodation Facing a horizon where sumptuous sunsets blossom, Andréa and Philippe have restored the house using authentic materials - tufa, stone, slate, terracotta tiles - and ecological choices, with a refined, cosy decor to welcome your guests. A vast terrace leads from the ground floor to a bright living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have their own bathrooms, while bedroom 1 has a bathroom right next door. The garden has sun loungers for reading under the trees or watching the sunset. The peaceful countryside, the splendour of the sites, the walks through the vineyards and the restaurants on offer are all yours. Access for travellers In this detached house, the whole of the accommodation, with its large terrace and wooded garden, is accessible for your stay for up to 10 people (1 bedroom with a double bed + 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 single beds and a double bed on the mezzanine + 1 bedroom with a double bed). Parking is available in the courtyard or outside. Andréa and Philippe will be delighted to welcome you and can, if you wish, share any information you may need to make your stay a success. Other comments The accommodation is on one level and accessible to people with reduced mobility. One of the bedrooms has a bathroom accessible for a person using a 0.80 wheelchair. You will be staying in the heart of the countryside, with the opportunity to walk through the vineyards and along the rivers, while still being only a quarter of an hour from the town's amenities.

The garden of the Museum of Fine Arts and the St-Eloi Place are accessed via the entrance to the museum on Rue Toussaint.

Since 1984, the restored 'L’abbatiale Toussaint' (the abbey-church of All Saints - 13th Century) has housed the works of the sculptor David d’Angers (1788-1856). Included are monuments, commissioned work (such as the façade of the Pantheon), and a gallery of contemporary busts and medallions.

Built in the 15th century by Olivier Barrault, the king’s secretary and treasurer of Britain, this magnificent site now houses the Museum of Fine Arts with collections displaying the history and heritage of Angers. There is more than 3,000m² of permanent exhibition space with further space put aside for temporary exhibits that alternate between the historical and the contemporary. Among the masterpieces on show are works from Lippi, Jordaens, Champaigne, Fragonard, Chardin, Watteau, Ingres, or Morellet.

The old bell tower of the abbey dates back to the 12th century. Built from sandstone, it stands 54 metres high and rises from the site now occupied by the Préfecture. It houses a number of exhibitions throughout the year.

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.

The castle with its 17 duo tone towers is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in France! Inside, you will find the 14th century ‘Apocalypse Tapestry’. Measuring 103 metres in length, it the largest of all medieval woven tapestries.

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!

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.

Following a visit to the castle, take a walk along the ‘Bout du Monde’ with its impressive views of the river Maine and the château.

Nestling in 7 hectares of greenery, the "Le L&S" restaurant offers an elegant and spacious setting. Two rooms with different atmospheres welcome you, including the elegant glass roof that opens out onto the park in fine weather. The "Le L&S" team is committed to offering you an inventive menu that is regularly renewed, with a focus on seasonal produce, fresh ingredients and cooking methods. Outdoor areas, a bar and two lounges provide the perfect setting for relaxing and sharing ideas.

Bistro-style restaurant serving fresh produce and home-style cooking enhanced by local wines. Ligurian-inspired decor.

La Guinguette à Jojo, on the banks of the Loire since 1959 15 minutes from Angers and Brissac Loire Aubance, La Guinguette à Jojo, the oldest and most famous guinguette in Maine-et-loire, welcomes you to an exceptional setting on the banks of the Loire, a natural site listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With family, friends or lovers, enjoy our traditional French cuisine and specialities from the banks of the Loire, musical entertainment, play areas for young and old (games, table tennis, table football, boules pitch, hammocks, etc.) and admire the sunset with a panoramic view over the Loire. RESTAURANT & BAR open from Tuesday evening to Sunday evening, from 15 May to 15 September 2025. RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE NOW, ONLINE ONLY: www.guinguetteajojo.fr/fr/. For further information, please call 02 41 54 64 04. An exceptional panorama On the banks of the Loire - a UNESCO World Heritage site With friends or family For a relaxing day out, take advantage of the petanque pitch, table football and table tennis. There's also a secure children's play area. Groups and large tables For groups of 15 or more, contact the guinguette for a personalised menu and a made-to-measure proposal. The guinguette can accommodate up to 180 people indoors and 350 on the terraces. La Guinguette à Jojo can cater for all your group, family, private or business events. Wine and cocktail bar Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace or balcony with a panoramic view over the Loire. Musical entertainment This summer, discover our programme of events, concerts and musical entertainment. La Guinguette à Jojo invites you to rediscover the popular spirit of the bals musettes, the great classics of French chanson or to discover new local groups and artists.

This charming little inn is set in the heart of the Aubance vineyards, just 5 minutes from the Château de Brissac, and serves traditional French cuisine. The wine list features regional products. The restaurant has several small rooms with the traditional schist walls of the region. The chef has been awarded the title of Maître Restaurateur, a government label guaranteeing that the food is prepared on the premises with fresh, raw produce, mostly local, and with a team of professionals. In fine weather, the south-facing terrace in the heart of the village is sure to be a delight.

Come and sample the specialities on offer: farm produce, aubance duck, chicken in vinegar, etc. French-style service.

Feeling peckish? Treat yourself to a gourmet break at the campsite's Restaurant snack bar, the ideal place to meet for a refreshment, an aperitif or to try one of the many dishes on the à la carte menu.

Guinguette de Loire, tasting of local produce and Loire wines. Fresh produce and crafts. Live music.

As it does every summer, the Snack Bar at Camping de l'Etang offers a host of concerts and entertainment with a glass of local wine. Snacks and takeaways are also available. Locals and curious onlookers are welcome (booking required) to share the peaceful atmosphere of our poolside snack bar with our campers. Take a break for a meal, a concert and a glass of local wine! Reservations required for guests from outside the campsite. Open only in June, July and August.

What could be better than a friendly, kid-friendly cheese bar with a terrace where you can relax in the sunshine and enjoy some good cheese? We offer tasting platters featuring cheese, to eat in (or take away), with carefully thought-out wine and beer pairings to delight your taste buds! Reservations strongly recommended.

Since 14 July 2015, on the market square, L'Ardoise and its Kiwi have been opening their doors to you in a spirit of Sharing and Conviviality. All day long, come and enjoy our Café Restaurant, Delicatessen, Wine Cellar and Bar as well as the Tea Room. Our general philosophy is to offer sourced, organic and/or local products in both the shop and the restaurant. Our wine cellar and its 300 references are exclusively organic and/or biodynamic and/or natural. At the Café-Restaurant, everything is home-made. We offer hot dishes, raclette and tartiflette in winter, salads in summer, and home-made ice creams in fine weather. Charcuterie, cheese boards and desserts are available all day, all year round... Travellers and/or gourmets or just curious, come and visit us. You're welcome to eat in or take away!

Small 18th century farmhouse with beams, close to the owner's home. Completely renovated in the local slate stone style, in a charming village 12 km from Angers, with 63 m2 of living space. Single-storey house with fitted kitchen, living room with library, TV, DVD player, videocassette player, board games, hi-fi system, telephone, free ADSL Internet access. Bedroom 1 has a double bed (140/190cm) and bedroom 2 has two single beds (90/190cm). Shower room with separate WC. Washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Baby chair and cot available on request. Electric heating, car parking space in the grounds. An enclosed south-facing courtyard of 54 m2 and a landscaped north-facing garden of 57 m2.

Welcome to our farmhouse in Juigné-sur-Loire. In the heart of the vineyards, on the Layon-Aubance itinerary, which links up with the Loire cycle route, we welcome you to a spacious suite (60m2), on the first floor with independent access, comprising a living room with sofa bed (2 people), a study area and a large bedroom (bed 160). Breakfast is served on the veranda or in the garden.

Renovated, well-equipped family home on two levels. Three bedrooms, 2 lounges, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 large garden and 1 parking space. Facilities: washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, microwave, WiFi, TV (French and international channels). Maximum 6 people. Cleaning and linen hire included in the price. Facilities: electricity, gas, internet, telephone. The village has a supermarket, post office, school, doctor's surgery, dentist's surgery and pharmacy. Unesco World Heritage site in the heart of the Aubance vineyards, close to the Loire and the Château d'Angers, the Château de Brissac and many others... Rental includes a 20% discount on the green fee at the Angers Golf Club, less than 3km away.

At the gîte des Goganes, come and recharge your batteries between the Loire and the Louet, in the very heart of the Loire Valley.

Between Angers and Brissac, discover our property at the foot of the mills, in the heart of a wine-growing estate. Formerly a family wine storehouse and stables, these renovated and converted buildings now offer a gîte, a reception room and three guest rooms. The fully renovated family room, with en suite bathroom, sleeps six. Breakfast is available for €7/person. Riders, cyclists and hikers are all welcome. The calm and comfort of the premises will leave you with pleasant memories. For wine lovers, discover and taste our Anjou wines produced at Domaine des Deux Moulins. Nearby, you can visit museums, châteaux and the Terra Botanica plant park. To discover our wine-growing landscapes and the banks of the Loire, there are a number of routes for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Les Chambres du Meunier is located opposite the Domaine des Deux Moulins wine estate in Juigné-sur-Loire. Formerly a family wine storehouse and stables, these renovated and converted buildings now offer self-catering accommodation, a reception room and guest rooms. All our rooms have showers and sanitary facilities, and one is accessible to people with reduced mobility. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of the garden and terrace, as well as a host of services: free Wi-Fi, private bike storage, car park, camper van parking, reception room for hire, wine estate and group gite. The calm and comfort of the premises will leave you with pleasant memories. If you're a wine-lover, you can sample the Loire wines produced on the estate at Domaine des Deux Moulins. Just 10 minutes away, you can visit museums, châteaux (Château de Brissac) and the plant park (Terra Botanica). To discover our wine-growing landscapes and the banks of the Loire, there are numerous routes available. New: a charging point for electric vehicles is available (price depends on charge).

The Domaine des Deux Moulins car park, marked France Passion, has a pleasant setting to make your stay easier. There is free access to toilets, showers, electricity and water. On arrival, you can relax with a tasting of our vintages of organic Loire wines packaged in reusable bottles. All our wines are produced on our estate, the Domaine des Deux Moulins. The site also has guest rooms, a group gîte with a dormitory and a function room for 50 people (information at the estate).

Ideally located near Angers, the 4-star Loire&Sens hotel is just 15 minutes from the SNCF train station. A model of architectural integration combining modernity and history, this new hotel complex is located on a former 17th-century hunting lodge, the Fief de la Thioire. Nestling in a 7-hectare green setting, this charming hotel offers 23 rooms (30m2) and 12 suites (55-80 m2), all with private covered terraces in the heart of the countryside, for a total capacity of 98 beds. To welcome your guests, you will find a gourmet restaurant, a bar, lounges and, in early 2015, a 100-seat auditorium, an indoor swimming pool and a wellness area (hammam, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool bath, massage and treatment rooms, fitness area, etc.). Loire&Sens also offers services and venues for your business seminars and private events, with lounges ranging from 20 to 450 m² and an auditorium.

In the vineyards of the Loire Valley, 1 km from Denée, a village with the Petite Citée de Caractère label and close to the Loire and its châteaux, our gîte, a building that bears witness to times gone by, welcomes you for a break in nature and discovery. Located 15 minutes from Angers, in a peaceful setting in the heart of the vineyards, this former farm building has been renovated and equipped to offer you peace, charm and comfort. Surface area: 171m² (on 2 levels) On the ground floor, ENTIRELY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY, a 160x200 bedroom is fitted with a shower room and toilet. There is also a kitchen in a large living room with a sitting room (90cm doorways giving free access to the two terraces). Upstairs, the gîte has 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds (90cm), and a shower room with wc. Enclosed grounds of 500m2 (various baby equipment available on request). Rental of premises for temporary residential use, excluding any activity relating to a village hall, professional, commercial or craft activity of any kind whatsoever.

15 minutes south of Angers, between the Loire and the châteaux of Anjou, the gîte "Au temps suspendu" has been tastefully restored by Andréa and Philippe, who welcome you for a stay with family or friends. Enjoy the authentic charm of tuffeau, slate and sunsets over the valley and vineyards. Dating from the 19th century, the house has been tastefully decorated and boasts a large, bright living room, a new kitchen, bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a spacious terrace with access to the peaceful garden, sun loungers and a large table for al fresco dining. The accommodation Facing a horizon where sumptuous sunsets blossom, Andréa and Philippe have restored the house using authentic materials - tufa, stone, slate, terracotta tiles - and ecological choices, with a refined, cosy decor to welcome your guests. A vast terrace leads from the ground floor to a bright living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have their own bathrooms, while bedroom 1 has a bathroom right next door. The garden has sun loungers for reading under the trees or watching the sunset. The peaceful countryside, the splendour of the sites, the walks through the vineyards and the restaurants on offer are all yours. Access for travellers In this detached house, the whole of the accommodation, with its large terrace and wooded garden, is accessible for your stay for up to 10 people (1 bedroom with a double bed + 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 single beds and a double bed on the mezzanine + 1 bedroom with a double bed). Parking is available in the courtyard or outside. Andréa and Philippe will be delighted to welcome you and can, if you wish, share any information you may need to make your stay a success. Other comments The accommodation is on one level and accessible to people with reduced mobility. One of the bedrooms has a bathroom accessible for a person using a 0.80 wheelchair. You will be staying in the heart of the countryside, with the opportunity to walk through the vineyards and along the rivers, while still being only a quarter of an hour from the town's amenities.