Explore La chaussaire, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

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 marshes of Blanche Noë are in the south of Nort-sur-Erdre in which you can find an ornithological and aquatic site allowing you discover its fauna and its flora. At the beginning of the lake, have a walk along the river Erdre to arrive at Port Mulon’s Castle and its park. Appreciate the charming villages of “Tomblehoux”, “Gâtine” and “La Poupinière” and see the vantage point on the river Erdre and the plains. Then, join the canal and by going through the moat and see the viewpoint from Quihex’s lockhouse and further along eat at the gourmet terrace of La Tindière. To finish go through the village of Le Plessis pas Brunet to go back to the lake.

The Circuit of Vive-Eve Discover the atmosphere of the Nantes-Brest Canal, its towpath converted for different types of hiking, its lock-houses, water tourism, fishing … On this itinerary, taken by cyclists on the Atlantic Coast Route and pilgrims of Saint Jacques of Compostelle, the towpath will guide you to the lock house of La Tindière and its gourmet terrace. You can park at the Vive-Eve bridge where you will have an information sign on the history of the Canal and picnic tables. From this parking it is also possible to extend your walk the other way to the lock house of Quihex. You will see a remarkable view of the plains of La Poupinière and the Valley of the Erdre

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

Christmas is fast approaching... and it's time to start thinking about presents! Come and enjoy a magical moment with your parent and discover the surprise readings we've carefully chosen for you. Stories full of sweetness, laughter and magic to get ready for the festive season together! On registration| Parent / child duo - Children aged 3 to 6| Offered by volunteers from the La Regrippière library

Welcome to La Tiny Doré! Let yourself be rocked in this unique accommodation with a cocooning atmosphere. Located in the countryside on the edge of a farm, it can accommodate up to 6 people. Here you'll find peace and quiet, close to nature, where you can recharge your batteries for a weekend or more. Everything has been created by the owners, in wood using quality materials. In 12 m², you have a bathroom with shower and toilet, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, hob, microwave, kettle, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, toaster, dishes, cutlery), a sitting area with television, table and a sofa bed for 2 people (140/200), a tiny bedroom with a double bed (160/190). The Tiny House also has an air-conditioned veranda with table, water point, washing machine, iron and a double bed on the mezzanine (140/190), laundry room, dry toilets and a storage area (balls, badminton net, next vintage bikes). You will have private access to 700 m² of lawned outdoor space with plantings, a large terrace with plancha, a jacuzzi heated to 35°C and a Nordic bath. 2 private parking spaces. Wifi available, non-smoking interior. A cot and changing table are also available. Sheets are not provided (extra charge). Beds are equipped with mattress protectors, duvets and pillows.

At the Maison du Potier, you're in exactly the right place to discover a local craft: pottery. Young and old alike can have fun on the tour, watching demonstrations and taking part in the manipulations, playing with the clay... It's a fun visit, ideal for the whole family, with a guide or on your own with the help of a fun booklet, to try your hand at becoming a real pottery apprentice! Through the recently updated scenography, everyone can discover the world of ceramics, from the object to the work of art. During your visit, you'll be able to watch a film retracing the steps involved in extracting the clay and making a pot. The visit can continue with a modelling workshop, where children can play with clay and awaken their creativity. And to round off the day, take a walk in the clay moors, just a stone's throw from the Maison du Potier... Workshops and courses for adults and children are offered throughout the year, and during the school holidays. Check out the annual programme of events on the Maison du Potier website.

Use the dumpling pot technique to make a small igloo. Times: 10.30am to 11.30am Please arrive ten minutes before the workshop to collect payment so that the workshop can start at the time indicated. Prices: Fixed price €13 (1 parent + 1 child) +8€ per person Supp. Optional cooking: +2.50€/object Bookings must be made with the Maison du Potier on 02 41 70 90 21.

With your family or friends, come and make your own igloo box using the colombin and plaque techniques. You can decorate it in the colours of your choice. Collective work on the first 3 Sundays in December and the last 2 Mondays from 2pm to 4pm. Please arrive ten minutes before the workshop to collect payment so that the workshop can start at the time indicated. Prices: package for 4 people 38€ (firing and glazing included) + €11 per additional person. [For more than 4 people, possibility of making 2 small objects depending on the feasibility of the project]. Allow 1 month for the fired object to be returned. Bookings must be made with the Maison du Potier on 02 41 70 90 21.

In the Nantes vineyards, spend an unusual night in a hanging tent or ecolodge in a privileged setting! In a camp with friends, family,... Formulas for all desires. Let yourself be tempted by the adventure !

Between Angers and Nantes, close to the Loire, come and enjoy authentic, friendly holidays with family or friends. In a peaceful, natural setting, the Gîtes de la Barbotine offer 16 spacious, comfortable gîtes, each sleeping 6. In the heart of a magnificent region, you'll be amazed by the many sites (Puy du Fou, Terra Botanica, Machines de l'île, Châteaux de la Loire...) as well as discovering its landscapes, gastronomy and heritage. The gîtes village welcomes you all year round for weekly or overnight stays. Heated outdoor swimming pool from 15 June to 15 September. In summer, there's plenty to do on site: craft or cookery workshops, sports activities (for children), barbecue or fouaces evenings. Each gite comprises : 2 bedrooms (one with 1 double bed and the other with 2 single beds), 1 pull-out sofa with 2 beds in the living room, 1 shower room (with bath or shower). 2 gites are designed for people with reduced mobility.

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! »

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.

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.

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.

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.

This site comprises blocks of white quartz recognised in 1909 as a Monument and Site of Natural Interest. The site of the Pyrôme rocks used to be inhabited by goblins. According to legend, every year at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, one of the huge blocks of rock would rise up and the goblins would appear offering their treasure, hidden there, to anyone who would agree to give up their place in Paradise. Today it offers an interesting panoramic view spreading beyond Moulins and the Ouin valley toward the Cholet area. A path join the Corbelière Site, "Espace naturel sensible").

Bridge near the small canal

L'Auberge des Brigands, traiditional regional cuisine.

The Bar Botine is an atmospheric bar perched above the Barbotine lake in Le Fuilet. From 10 May to 30 September, you can meet up with friends or family for a drink, live concerts and a host of cultural events. If you're feeling peckish, there are also chips and hot dogs for sale on site. The Bar Botine has a terrace with large wooden tables and benches (5 tables and 10 benches) as well as 30 chairs and individual tables. There is also a children's area with wooden games. The bar promises a friendly and lively summer, with the chance to go windsurfing or play a game of volleyball. There will be shuffleboard and molkky tournaments, blinds tests, karaoke and one musical performance a week.

Inn located in the heart of the Nantes wine-growing region. Lovely shaded terrace for sunny days, disabled access, large parking lot.

A la carte: cocktails, accompanied by pizzas made by the chef, a tapas menu or a platter of local charcuterie. Come and discover the concept from 4pm Tuesday to Sunday. Takeaway pizzas available from Tuesday to Saturday.

Take a gourmet break at "À Deux Pas Dupont", a small restaurant offering a daily lunch menu during the week and a pizzeria option in the evening.

In a warm, family atmosphere, Marmite et Bouchons serves hearty dishes that combine quality with meticulous presentation. Customers particularly appreciate the freshness of the produce and the finesse of the dishes, such as the duck breast accompanied by melting potatoes. Restaurants in France The rich and varied wine list is carefully selected by Fiona and Sylvain, who will be able to advise you on how to enhance your meal. Children are also catered for, with a dedicated menu and special touches such as drawings and crayons to keep them entertained. Located on the church square, the restaurant has a pleasant shaded terrace, ideal for sunny lunches. Whether you're passing through Nantes, Angers or Clisson, or living in the surrounding area, Marmite et Bouchons is a gourmet stop not to be missed. Book now to enjoy authentic cuisine in a welcoming setting. For

Closed on Mondays

Just fancy a drink? The team offers a range of draught beers, bottles of white, red, rosé and sparkling wine, hot drinks (coffee, tea, matcha, chai latte, etc.) and soft drinks (juices, soft drinks, bubble tea, homemade iced tea, organic sparkling infusions, organic lemonades). And what about nibbles? You'll be able to share charcuterie, cheese or mixed platters and enjoy Chips filled with rillons and spreads. Friday is barbecue night! You can buy your meat directly on site and then have it grilled. NO RESERVATIONS OR PRIVATE USE OF THE PREMISES POSSIBLE. The guinguette can hold between 100 and 150 people. The venue has around forty chairs, 4 wooden benches and 4 large wooden tables, as well as straw bales.

Delivery and take-away

Welcome to Comptoir à Pizza de Landemont! An American-style decor and atmosphere, in a jungle of visual and culinary delights. Much more than just a pizzeria, the Comptoir offers tasty home-cooked menus, including beef tartare, duck breast, crême brûlée and burgers. There's something for every taste bud. And if you'd like to take a break with friends, there's also a choice of platters to share and aperitif platters. Takeaway pizza service.

Enjoy a pleasant stay in this spacious gîte for 15 people in the heart of the Mauges. Peace and quiet guaranteed! Meet up with family or friends, but enjoy your privacy in the four large bedrooms, each with its own TV, bathroom and toilet. The gîte's large living room and lounge/kitchen area provide plenty of space for socialising. A large terrace overlooking the countryside will let you make the most of sunny days.

The Gîte La Grange has a unique décor with a jungle, lagoon, desert or savannah theme. One of the rooms is suitable for people with reduced mobility. The accommodation can be divided into 2 gîtes: the 1st has 4 rooms that can accommodate up to 12 people; and the 2nd has 5 rooms that can accommodate 10 people. Françoise will be happy to help you make the most of your stay in Anjou. There's no shortage of activities on offer, with a large indoor swimming pool heated all year round, and the local Etang de la Thévinière, a haven of peace and tranquillity.

Gîte La Doltière has 3 to 8 bedrooms, for a maximum capacity of 10 to 20 people. Françoise is here to help you make the most of your stay in Anjou. There's no shortage of activities on offer, with a large indoor swimming pool heated all year round, and the Etang de la Thévinière in the village, a haven of peace and tranquillity.

In a tranquil setting, yet right in the heart of the town, the motorhome park welcomes you all year round. It has 4 motorhome spaces and a total of around fifty spaces in the car park. Take advantage of your stay in the commune to discover the Thévinière lake (there is a municipal campsite there) and the walks "Les coteaux de la Sangueze" (10.7 km) and "Le bois des Fortunettes" (9.8 km).

Welcome to La Tiny Doré! Let yourself be rocked in this unique accommodation with a cocooning atmosphere. Located in the countryside on the edge of a farm, it can accommodate up to 6 people. Here you'll find peace and quiet, close to nature, where you can recharge your batteries for a weekend or more. Everything has been created by the owners, in wood using quality materials. In 12 m², you have a bathroom with shower and toilet, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, hob, microwave, kettle, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, toaster, dishes, cutlery), a sitting area with television, table and a sofa bed for 2 people (140/200), a tiny bedroom with a double bed (160/190). The Tiny House also has an air-conditioned veranda with table, water point, washing machine, iron and a double bed on the mezzanine (140/190), laundry room, dry toilets and a storage area (balls, badminton net, next vintage bikes). You will have private access to 700 m² of lawned outdoor space with plantings, a large terrace with plancha, a jacuzzi heated to 35°C and a Nordic bath. 2 private parking spaces. Wifi available, non-smoking interior. A cot and changing table are also available. Sheets are not provided (extra charge). Beds are equipped with mattress protectors, duvets and pillows.

Campsite on the farm with 6 pitches. Semi-shaded site accessible for caravans. 3 wc, 3 urinals, 3 washbasins, 3 showers, 2 basins for washing dishes, 1 basin for washing clothes, hot water, refrigerator, connection for caravans and motorhomes.