Discover Vaudelnay, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire

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!

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.

Discover the small villages Thouarsais between plain and hills and stop your eyes on the town of Tourtenay, unique village of Deux-Sèvres showing a troglodyte habitat!

A short, signposted route through the Poitou vineyards at the gateway to Anjou. Within a small area, the historic and built heritage is incomparably rich: picturesque villages, troglodytic sites, mills, dolmens, wash-houses and dovecotes form an uninterrupted string of secret nuggets.

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.

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

This itinerary passes by the "Reine Blanche" bridge, named in homage to the passage of Queen Blanche of Castille in the 12th century. Cross the narrow streets dug in the tufa stone, the vineyards, discover the troglodyte dwellings, castles and chapels and finally come to admire the unique canal of the Dive in Poitou.

This circuit will make you see several dolmens, a "mound" where large slabs were collected by our ancestors of the Neolithic, a hike that alternates between fields and undergrowth that crosses pretty villages.

From the gîte, you'll be 5 minutes from the Château de Montreuil Bellay, 10 minutes from Doué-la-Fontaine and 25 minutes from Fontevraud Abbey. The programme for your stay includes visits to wine estates, walks in the villages along the Loire (Montsoreau, Turquant, etc.) and troglodyte cave exploration. This character house, available to rent all year round, has two levels: Ground floor: a pleasant living room with sofa bed (160 cm extra bed), wood-burning stove and large television (many channels, Netflix...), fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Upstairs: 23 m² mezzanine bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) leading to the shower room (walk-in shower, vanity unit, hairdryer) and separate WC. There is also a Wifi fibre internet connection. Outside, you'll appreciate the private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. For your convenience, and to make the most of your stay straight away, beds will be made and linen provided. Easy access and parking in front of the gîte. Access to the gîte is via a shared entrance with the neighbour. Grocery shop with bread depot 400 m walk from the gîte. Shops and supermarket 5 km away. No washing machine in the gîte, launderette 6 km away. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

A slide show and a number of displays tell the story of the cellar, the geology of the tufa rock, marine fossils, cave dwellings and local history. You'll also discover how the mushroom farm works, so you'll know all about growing mushrooms! At the end of the tour, your guide will be sure to offer you a tasting of the wines from the family estate Le Clos Saint-Maur.

Whether you're a couple, a family, a group of friends or a business meeting, you can enjoy the experience of your choice at Le Chai de La Paleine with our personalised rooms and accommodation. The hotel has 12 spacious, quiet and beautifully decorated rooms, 5 unusual accommodations in the park (caravan, carré d'étoiles) and a gîte. The large wooded park and the Spa will help you recharge your batteries. Breakfast is served in the old wine-press room, or even in barrels, and is made with fresh, home-made products or products selected for their quality. Free private parking is available at all times, and is closed and secured at night. The establishment also has a reception room, located in an old barn. Don't hesitate to contact them to organise your private receptions or green seminars in a privileged setting and private areas!

This former winegrower's farmhouse is nestled in the heart of the village of Le-Puy-Notre-Dame, 20 minutes from Saumur, with a beautiful view over the Thouet valley, a river in the west of France. To get there, you'll pass through the vineyards and wine cellars of this town of character. You'll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of this exceptional location, with its incomparable comfort and authentic charm. Savoir-vivre and conviviality are undoubtedly the words that best characterise the Ch'ti origins of the owners.

The Brunet family welcomes you to its 17-hectare estate in the Petite Cité de Caractère of Puy-Notre-Dame, a renowned wine-growing commune on the borders of the Anjou and Poitou regions. Step back in time with a stay at Gîte Le Refuge de Chavannes, a fully renovated and elegantly decorated 4-room flat designed with your comfort in mind. It is located on the 1st floor of an old Logis built in the 15th century, the only vestige of the medieval Château de Chavannes that stood on the site of the Domaine. The flat has 3 bedrooms: a master suite with bathroom, WC and wardrobe, followed by 2 bedrooms with double or twin beds, bathroom and WC. The fully-equipped kitchen and living room overlook the courtyard of the Domaine. All rooms have air conditioning/heating. Pool room shared by the 2 gîtes. Garden furniture available in the courtyard. Please note: there is a second adjacent flat for 4 people. The accommodation can be rented individually or together, for a total capacity of 10 people. Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame is the latest AOC from the Saumur region. As part of your stay, you'll be offered a tour of the vineyards, the wine-making cellar and the troglodyte caves, plus a tasting of the estate's wines. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley, immersed in a wine estate with a rich history!

The Brunet family welcomes you to its 17-hectare estate in the Petite Cité de Caractère of Puy-Notre-Dame, a renowned wine-growing commune on the borders of the Anjou and Poitou regions. Step back in time with a stay at Gîte Le Clos de Chavannes, a 3-room flat that has been completely renovated, elegantly decorated and designed with your comfort in mind. It is located on the 1st floor of an old Logis built in the 15th century, the only vestige of the medieval Château de Chavannes that stood on the site of the Domaine. The flat comprises 2 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and WC. The fully-equipped kitchen and living room overlook the courtyard of the Domaine. All rooms have air conditioning/heating. Pool room shared by the 2 gîtes. Garden furniture available in the courtyard. Please note: there is a second adjacent flat for 6 people. The accommodation can be rented individually or together, for a total capacity of 10 people. Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame is the latest AOC from the Saumur region. As part of your stay, you will be offered a visit (a walk through the vines, a tour of the wine-making cellar and troglodyte caves) and a tasting of the estate's wines. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley, immersed in a wine estate with a rich history!

Set of two gîtes: - Le Refuge de Chavannes: 6 people - Le Clos du Petit Chavannes: 4 people Total capacity: 10 people The Brunet family welcomes you to their 17-hectare estate in the Petite Cité de Caractère (small town) of Le Puy-Notre-Dame, a renowned wine-growing commune on the borders of the Anjou and Poitou regions. The two gîtes can accommodate up to ten people; five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and separate WCs; fully-equipped kitchen in each gîte. Book the entire "Logis de l'Enchantoir"! Immerse yourself in history by staying at the "Le Refuge de Chavannes" gîte, a renovated 91 m² 4-room flat for 6 people in a 15th century Logis, the last vestige of the medieval castle of Chavannes. Rated 4 stars. In the same building, discover "Le Clos du Petit Chavannes", a 75 m² flat for 4 people, rated 5 stars, for an elegant and comfortable stay. The gîtes can be rented individually or together, all year round. In an adjoining building, you can also take advantage of the billiards room shared by the two gîtes, plan a meal together (fully equipped kitchen in the room / ask the owners for details), relax in the garden furniture set up in the courtyard... Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame is the latest AOC from the Saumur region. As part of your stay, you'll be offered a tour of the vineyards, the wine-making cellar and the troglodyte caves, plus a tasting of the estate's wines. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley, immersed in a wine estate with a rich history!

At Camping Paradis Les Nobis d'Anjou, enthusiasts of traditional camping and caravanning will find spacious, grassy pitches with well-defined boundaries, allowing them to enjoy the landscaped site and its exceptional setting in complete peace and quiet. Anglers will particularly appreciate the pitches on the banks of the Thouet, with direct access to the riverbank. And if you're more of a fan of comfortable holidays, you can choose from a wide range of recently-built rental accommodation: fully-equipped mobile homes, charming lodge cabins and Coco Sweet tents. The campsite's swimming pool, covered and heated to 26°C, with its large 31°C spa area, is ideal for swimming a few lengths, relaxing and having fun with the family. In summer, the roof of the pool can be opened so you can enjoy the pleasures of water in the open air, and a large beach with sun loungers. Camping Paradis Les Nobis d'Anjou offers top-of-the-range services, with just the right balance between tranquillity and entertainment: Wi-Fi connection, children's club from the Easter holidays onwards, the bar/snack bar with its guinguette atmosphere offering family-friendly entertainment for all during the day and in the evening from the opening of the campsite in April. From the play area with trampolines, swings and a fun trail for the little ones to table football, billiards and pinball for teenagers, there's something for everyone. The river Le Thouet lends itself particularly well to family water sports activities. The Montreuil-Bellay canoe club, located close to the campsite, offers canoe, pedalo and stand-up paddle hire. You can also go cycling along the Thouet valley, on the signposted Vélo Francette itinerary. Camping Paradis Les Nobis d'Anjou's exceptional location, in a listed site, gives you access to a host of tourist attractions: châteaux, troglodyte villages and vineyards are all around you!

This picnic area offers you, at the edge of a pond, many tables, sheltered or not, very spaced out from each other, play structures for children, a mini golf (2€50 per game), barbecue.

Fishing, tennis, village cottages (labellized Gites de France 2 ears), playground and picnic, mini golf, fitness trail, service area and parking for camper. Multisports ground. No swimming. 10 ha lake located on the bike route of the Thouet Valley. Fishing prohibited in December and closure of predator fishing in February and March. Close to hiking and biking trails

Located in the North of Thouarsais near the route of the VéloFrancette®, at the gates of Anjou, discover this botanical landscape park, replanted from 2017. You will find many varied plants of various origins as well as a collection of remarkable plants (hellebores, irises, peonies, roses, asters, hemerocallis, etc...). The owners select the plants and maintain the park according to the principles of organic agriculture without any synthetic chemicals. Throughout your visit, the local fauna will be presented to you, in particular the birds and bats (nesting boxes, food...). Also wine growers, the owners will make you discover the vineyards of the bourg Joly which are integrated into the park.

Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace. T Come and follow the steps of the archeologists who discovered this unique, fascinating site carved rightout of the sea of shell beds. You will be surprised to find out how, through the ages, men have managed to reuse this subterraneanspace for the last 1500 years : stone quarry, underground shelter, Middle Ages dwellings, storage silos,troglodytic chapel, wine-producing site…This unique site in Europe, one among listed heritage sites, brings to light the astonishing roles of cavedwellings.

Listed as a Historic Monument, the church of Saint-Martin de Sanzay had eight centuries of construction between the twelfth and nineteenth century. This long construction has given it a Romanesque Touraine style.

This bridge was built in the thirteenth century to span the Thouet. His crossing was subjected to a "tithe" tax in kind (wheat, rye ...) paid by farmers. Partially destroyed by German troops in August 1944, it was rebuilt in 1966, when the construction of a stronger and wider bridge was made close to the old, to meet a passing vehicle more greater. Today, the arches of the old bridge are now visible through regular maintenance of land nearby. Characteristic of the territory, it is the largest medieval bridge kept Thouarsais. Included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 1943.

Anjou AOC wines - dry Saumur wine - Crémant de Loire. A collective of independent French winegrowers.

AOC Anjou (Red, White, Rosé de Loire, Cabernet) and Saumur (gross Traditional method or semi-dry). Melons Haut Poitou (PGI). Home appointment outside the summer period.

Le Mystère des Faluns, is an artistic walk in wonderful underground galleries at "Les Perrieres"...and a journey throught the geological and human history of this site. Light projections on the rock, sound productions, meeting with the jellyfishes, a shark or a rhinoceros... Each scenes inspired by science, will help you to explore an important stage in the history of the Perrieres.

There are no set menus here, just a menu that changes several times a week: creative local cuisine! Fresh, seasonal produce and home cooking. All served in a friendly, authentic atmosphere. The wine list is also carefully selected: all the wines are organic, most of them local, so you can discover the many riches of the Loire Valley's terroirs and the many talents of our winemakers. In fine weather, you can also enjoy the terrace at the foot of the Collegiate Church. On the 2nd floor of the house, 3 guest rooms, all refurbished and carefully furnished, welcome you to extend your stay in the region. HS: closed Sunday, Monday. S: closed Sunday lunchtime and Monday.

The Nobis guinguette at Camping Paradis les Nobis d'Anjou offers a trendy menu of gourmet snacks. Burgers, pizzas, salads, aperitif platters, and for those with a sweet tooth: crêpes, waffles, ice creams. Something for everyone. If you're not staying at the campsite, we're delighted to welcome holidaymakers, locals and tourists passing through. Situated in the lower part of Montreuil Bellay, by the river, come and relax for lunch or dinner. Open from 13/04 to 21/09. Closed on Tuesdays in HS.

This fully restored 15th-century inn opens its doors to you for convivial moments with family and friends. Under a terrace shaded by lime trees, at the foot of the Montreuil-Bellay castle, discover a market-fresh cuisine based on the finest produce and flavours. The menus change regularly according to the season, making the most of the talents of local and organic producers, and the inspiration of chef Etienne Bresson. In the glasses, you'll find almost 700 organic and biodynamic wines from committed winemakers in France and elsewhere. Our wine list has been awarded Gault & Millau's "Plus belle carte découverte de Loire 2016" and "Meilleur Sommelier du Grand Ouest 2017". Our eco-responsible approach has been awarded the 3 Écotable label and recognised by the Collège Culinaire de France. Temporarily closed.

Home cooking using fresh, seasonal and local produce!

Choose from a variety of recipes and order your pizzas to take away.

You can also make the most of the pretty garden in fine weather. The menu changes with the wind... Don't forget to book!

A great address for receptions, theme evenings and business meals. Open every day.

What emanates from the restaurant La Rencontre is love. The Chef's love of seasonal cuisine, plants and fresh produce, things done with taste.

A pleasant place to dine, with a breathtaking view of the Château de Montreuil-Bellay from either the dining room or the terrace. A gourmet break to plan when visiting the town, "one of the 100 most beautiful detours in France" and "Petite Cité de Caractère". You can also take advantage of the "salon de thé - glacier" service.

From the gîte, you'll be 5 minutes from the Château de Montreuil Bellay, 10 minutes from Doué-la-Fontaine and 25 minutes from Fontevraud Abbey. The programme for your stay includes visits to wine estates, walks in the villages along the Loire (Montsoreau, Turquant, etc.) and troglodyte cave exploration. This character house, available to rent all year round, has two levels: Ground floor: a pleasant living room with sofa bed (160 cm extra bed), wood-burning stove and large television (many channels, Netflix...), fully-equipped kitchen and dining area. Upstairs: 23 m² mezzanine bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) leading to the shower room (walk-in shower, vanity unit, hairdryer) and separate WC. There is also a Wifi fibre internet connection. Outside, you'll appreciate the private terrace with garden furniture and barbecue. For your convenience, and to make the most of your stay straight away, beds will be made and linen provided. Easy access and parking in front of the gîte. Access to the gîte is via a shared entrance with the neighbour. Grocery shop with bread depot 400 m walk from the gîte. Shops and supermarket 5 km away. No washing machine in the gîte, launderette 6 km away. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

Claude-Annik offers you a warm welcome to her recently renovated tufa stone home. A great new address in this charming hamlet, in the heart of the vineyards of the Puy-Notre-Dame appellation. The property overlooks the vines and offers peace and relaxation. Which room will you choose for your next stopover? The Flowers or Birds room in the main house or the Vines room in the old wine press, which has been completely restored. All the rooms are elegantly decorated with each theme in mind. In addition, the property has a very pleasant dining room, used for getting together with guests and/or for tasting the organic wines made with passion by Domaine de la Fuye. Le Puy Notre Dame, a small historic town, boasts a 13th-century collegiate church and fine 15th-century residences, and is being promoted as a village of the future. Ideally situated on the Vélo Francette cycle route, La Fée Verte B&B offers a pleasant stopping-off point from which to explore the many unusual sites and troglodyte caves in the area. Just 20 minutes from Saumur, with its picturesque narrow streets and remarkable château. Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!