Discover the treasures of Auverse, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire

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

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.

Beuxes, a small village with a thousand discoveries: ponds, streams and castles offer you beautiful panoramas and stories of the Nord-Poitou and Touraine regions... a trip to the country where the cultivation of truffles was invented!

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.

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.

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.

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

Between castles and hedgerows, this trail offers views of Touraine, Chinon and the Loudunais region. Zoom in on the local history of the Loudunais. You will also be able to recognize some of the species that inhabit our forests: willows, oaks, aspens, locust trees...

This path will make you discover the limestone hills around Loudun. Privileged witnesses of the geological and historical evolution of our regions, they tell the formidable story of the Neolithic men who were sanctuaries there, relayed later by the Celts and the Gallo-Romans.

The Monprofits gîte is located in Lasse, in the Anjou countryside, 40km from Saumur, 45km from Angers and 20km from La Flèche and the zoo. There's a fully-equipped gîte for 15 people, and an outdoor area with barbecue and terrace where you can enjoy a drink and a good meal. You'll also be able to relax around the 4x10 heated swimming pool, play tennis on the clay tennis court, or petanque, or play table football... and the children will have an ideal playground.

Awa and Samuel offer you a guest room on the 2nd floor of their large house, with a breathtaking view of Noyant church. Situated in the commune, on the road to Tours, you can stop off for a rest. The bedroom has its own shower room, and the toilet is on the 1st floor, to be shared with the family. If you want to stretch your legs or soak up the sun, a huge garden awaits you. If you want to explore the region, you are 35 km from Saumur and La Flèche zoo, and 55 minutes from Angers. Touraine is nearby, bordering Anjou.

Beautiful, fully-renovated farmhouse dating from 1782, sleeps 8. Ideally located in the Anjou region, Angers is 40 km and Saumur 35 km away, close to the Touraine and Sarthe regions. There's plenty to do in the surrounding area: cycling and walking, golf, horse-riding, La Flèche Zoo, Doué-La-Fontaine Biopark, festivals, theatre, opera, and exploring the châteaux and sites of Anjou. The gîte has a large enclosed area planted with trees, parking and a barbecue. Garden furniture and deckchairs are available for you to enjoy during the summer months. A baby chair and cot are also available on request. Just 900 metres away, in the charming village of Guédeniau, you'll find a bakery and the traditional restaurant "Le Brocard". 8 km away, in Baugé, you'll have access to a wide range of shops, a swimming pool, the Château du Roi René, a beautiful apothecary dating from 1675, the Château de Montgeoffroy in Mazé, unusual museums, etc. It's also an opportunity to discover the churches with their twisted bell towers and perhaps try your hand at boule de fort, a typical Anjou activity.

3-star rated gîte. The Moulin gîte comprises a beautiful living room with a sofa bed. In the living room, you will find a fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, etc.). On the ground floor, there is a master suite (bedroom + private shower room) (PRM access) and a separate toilet. Upstairs, you'll find an adult bedroom and a children's bedroom, as well as a shower room with toilet. A pretty private garden is at your disposal, with garden furniture, parasol, barbecue and deckchairs for relaxing. You can discover the pretty restored mill at your feet, as well as a pleasant lake and its old wash-house. A representative will be on hand to welcome you and advise you on what to see and do. Welcome gift on arrival.

3-star rated gîte. This gite opens onto a living room with sofa bed and a well-equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, etc.). It sleeps 4 people (1 extra bed in the sofa bed). There is a shower room and separate toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, you have an adult bedroom and a children's bedroom sleeping two, plus a shower room. A pretty private garden is at your disposal, with garden furniture, parasol, barbecue and deckchairs for relaxing. You can discover the pretty restored mill and the Bray stream which runs at the foot of the gite, as well as a pleasant lake and its old wash-house. You will be greeted on site by a representative who will be able to advise you on what to see and do. Welcome gift on arrival.

3-star rated gîte. In a bucolic setting close to the Chandelais forest, you will find the Gîte du Meunier. Ideally situated in the commune of Baugé-en-Anjou, you can visit the beautiful Château de Baugé and its famous apothecary, take advantage of the many hiking and cycling trails, and visit La Flèche zoo 20 minutes away. The gîte "le Meunier", a 44m² former outbuilding of the Moulin, sleeps 3 people (with the possibility of an extra bed in the BZ). It has a living room with a 140cm sofa bed and a kitchen equipped with an oven, hob, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine, kettle... Upstairs, you'll find a 14m² bedroom with a 140cm bed and a 90cm bed, a bathroom and separate wc. The gîte is fully equipped and has a private enclosed garden where you can enjoy deckchairs, garden furniture and a barbecue. You will be greeted on site by a representative who will be able to advise you on what to see and do. Welcome gift on arrival.

Recently restored farmhouse for a dream holiday! La Martinerie gîte is located in Baugé en Anjou sur Bocé, 40km from Angers, 35km from Saumur and 17km from La Flèche zoo. An ideal base for exploring the region. Large 13-person gîte with 5 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, games room with pool table, table football and darts. It is very well equipped to make your stay easier. The outside area is perfect for barbecues. There is also a large garden with games for children, garden furniture and fruit trees....

Nestling in the heart of a quiet, unspoilt setting, this fully restored 17th-century detached house welcomes you for a warm and comfortable stay. With a surface area of 150 m², it can accommodate up to nine people in a spacious and friendly setting. You'll love the large, bright living room with its open fireplace. The fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing delicious meals, and there's a laundry room to make your stay easier. The house has four spacious and comfortable bedrooms. The first bedroom has two single beds and an en suite shower room and toilet. The second bedroom has a 160x200 cm double bed and a pull-out bed, ideal for young and old alike. The third bedroom has a 160 cm double bed and its own bathroom and toilet. Finally, the last bedroom, the parental suite, has a 160 cm double bed and its own bathroom. it can also be rented for 2 to 7 people with just 3 bedrooms. vo with an adapted rate. Outside, you'll enjoy a pleasant enclosed garden, perfect for relaxing in complete safety. The enclosed courtyard provides parking for up to three vehicles. The owners have also thought of travellers with electric or hybrid vehicles, by offering a charging point on site; a fixed rate for electricity consumption is included in the rental price, with any excess charged according to actual consumption. Situated close to Lac de Rillé, the house is the ideal starting point for beautiful walks, cycle rides and horse-riding.

"Les Granges d'Antan is a gîte in the countryside, ideally situated for discovering Anjou, Touraine and Sarthe. You can get to Angers (1 hour), Saumur (45 minutes) and Tours (55 minutes) and discover these superb towns in the Loire Valley. If you're an animal lover, La Flèche zoo is just 25 minutes from the gîte and will delight children. There are plenty of activities on offer, including walking and cycling, nature watching, visiting monuments or doing nothing at all and relaxing in the shade of the trees. In fact, a 7-hectare park gives you the chance to relax or fish in the pond...

René I of Anjou’s "Château of Love " on its "emerald rock", the Château de Saumur played host to kings and prisoners and is one of the greatest and last untouched remnants of princely architecture from the Valois dynasty in the Middle Ages. The château appeared in all its glory in the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry illumination and has had a turbulent past, narrowly avoiding demolition. The 11th century Romanesque tower was surrounded by four round towers before it was levelled off. Louis I of Anjou decided to transform the château into a palace. In the 15 century, his son, Louis II, made it look how you see it now. King René’s spirit may linger but, for a century after his death, it was left empty until the protestant Duplessis-Mornay moved in in 1589. Dark times came after the governor was forced into exile following Henri IV’s assassination. The château was pillaged by Louis XIII’s soldiers and saved from demolition by Napoleon I who turned it into a state prison. Saumur Council bought it in 1906 to restore it to house the municipal museum, approved by Musée de France, displaying notably Count Charles Lair’s collection. The first floor of the castle houses an exceptional collection of decorative arts including furniture, tapestries and ceramics from the 14th to the 18th century. As an international horse riding capital, Saumur collects harness equipment from Antiquity to the early 20th century. A selection from the Horse collection (saddles, bits, stirrups) is on display in the former abbey.

Heir of a prestigious military history, the Cadre noir has a mission of training and outreaching equitation in the French tradition. Visits through the great indoor arena, the stables and the tack room will take you on a voyage of discovery of the history of the Cadre Noir since its creation in 1815. You will discover a place where the relationship between man and horse becomes magical. The public performances allow you to watch the ecuyers of the Cadre Noir at work in the Grand Manège. The commentary provided by an ecuyer will give you an appreciation of the work involved in training the horse, jumping, in long reins, the airs above the ground, and classical riding.

An original collection devoted to combustion engines of all types, you will observe real works of industrial art, restored by enthusiasts. This museum traces the evolution of the engine since its creation. The exhibits allow a historical, technical and educational approach to the development of mechanical energy. Automotive, airplane and even rocket engines will no longer hold any secrets for you! Be sure to observe the Baltard-style architecture of the building.

Installed in a Chateau of the Loire, a museum of contemporary art with an exceptional collection. The 30 meter high terraces of the castle offer exceptional views of the Loire, the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire and the village of Montsoreau. Since 2016, the Château de Montsoreau has been home to Philippe Méaille’s collection of contemporary art. Displayed over three floors (2500m2 of exhibition area), this collection is the world's largest art fund of works by the Art & Language movement, a collective of artists who created Conceptual Art. Throughout the year, concerts, conferences, performances and temporary exhibitions put the spotlight on important international artists.

A unique site where hundreds of sculptures were carved on tuffeau stone, between the 15th and the 17th century. Still today, the cave remains a historical enigma. La Cave aux sculptures is a Historical Monument, inscribed in the national heritage of France by André Malraux in 1969.

15th-century château, redesigned in the 17th and 19th centuries, situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Loudun plain in the commune of Roiffé. Still preserved today are the main building with its wooden courtyard, a medieval gatehouse between two towers, and the ruins of the castral chapel near the old fortifications.

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.

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.

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

Enjoy traditional French cuisine in Auverse.

Workers' lunch from Monday to Friday

This farmhouse inn has been awarded the "Welcome to the Farm" label for its local produce. The menus are prepared with ducks reared and processed on the farm. Two menus are available: Menu with the farm plate and menu with a plate of foie gras. Enjoy your meal!

Discover traditional family cooking in the charming village of Guédeniau. Groups of 20 to 25 people by prior arrangement.

Enjoy a pleasant, gourmet lunch break in an 18th-century farmhouse. The chef will delight your taste buds with seasonal dishes.

Discover the creaminess of freshly prepared vegetables and fruit served with their delicacies. Let yourself be taken in by the tastes, flavours and colours, some of them surprising. L'Atypique is located at the start of the magnificent Vaulandry biodiversity trail. Just a few kilometres from La Flèche zoo and close to the Vélobuissonère, where you can quench your thirst in the peace and quiet of the Bauge countryside.

The young chef offers traditional French cuisine using fresh produce, preferably from local producers. The restaurant faces the Château du Roi René.

Located at the foot of the Château du Roi René in the centre of Baugé, the new Charleston serves snacks such as charcuterie and cheese boards, paninis, burgers, croque monsieur and the dish of the day with its side dish. You can also play darts, billiards and table football. The restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

The Monprofits gîte is located in Lasse, in the Anjou countryside, 40km from Saumur, 45km from Angers and 20km from La Flèche and the zoo. There's a fully-equipped gîte for 15 people, and an outdoor area with barbecue and terrace where you can enjoy a drink and a good meal. You'll also be able to relax around the 4x10 heated swimming pool, play tennis on the clay tennis court, or petanque, or play table football... and the children will have an ideal playground.

Isabelle and Alain Sohn welcome you to their 275 m² detached house with 5 bedrooms with en-suite facilities, a fitted kitchen, living room with fireplace, reading room, 1 indoor garage and 7 outdoor parking spaces. Enjoy a swimming pool, 2 fishing ponds and landscaped grounds. Discover fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf 10 minutes away and horse riding. The gîte is 1 hour / 1 hour 30 minutes from the châteaux of the Loire Valley, the wine route, the national riding school, the troglodytes, and the LOIRE cycle route. Aerodrome 25 mins. The Domaine de la Bregellerie offers you, in addition to its usual services, several versions of new "exceptional" VIP and VIP PREMIUM stays "exclusively on reservation and estimate according to your choices".

Charming country house for 6 people, fully renovated and tastefully furnished. New equipment. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. TV in living room and bedrooms. Access to the château: tennis, swimming pool, pond fishing, cycling and visit to Le Fresne chapel. 2 horse stalls and 1 paddock available.

Take advantage of this gîte, which can accommodate 2 to 9 people, in a peaceful setting, to discover our beautiful region, the Pays de la Loire. Our gîte is located in the Baugeois region, where you can admire and explore the surrounding forests, visit the many châteaux and discover our beautiful region. Comfortable and original house on garden level, restored from an old farmhouse. Living room with fireplace / dining room, fitted kitchen, washing machine, bathroom. Situated close to its 2000 m² lake where you can fish if you wish, completely secure.

Take advantage of an establishment that can accommodate 70 people (12 rooms) all year round. We rent out our premises on a self-catering basis for birthdays, family celebrations, weddings and holiday camps. It's out of town, but close to the shops in Noyant (Intermaché, bakeries, PMU, chemists, etc.). Its large, wooded outdoor area is fully fenced. An ideal place to get together with family or friends!

Le Poirier gîte sleeps 4 (2 adults and 2 children). With its own entrance, garden, heated swimming pool, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, shared games room, wifi. Ideal location for access to tourist sites and walks.

Welcome to an early 19th century house. Enjoy a large garden, large conservatory, utility/equipped kitchen, lounge, TV, DVD, Wifi . There is 1 bedroom on the ground floor with bathroom (shower) and toilet. Upstairs: 1 bedroom with double bed (160cm) - 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (90cm) - bathroom with bath - toilet.

The car park is located at Place du Champs de Foire in Noyant. It has 8 free parking spaces. The service area allows black water and toilet cassettes to be emptied. It costs 2.50 euros to take water from the site, and tokens are available for purchase.

Awa and Samuel offer you a guest room on the 2nd floor of their large house, with a breathtaking view of Noyant church. Situated in the commune, on the road to Tours, you can stop off for a rest. The bedroom has its own shower room, and the toilet is on the 1st floor, to be shared with the family. If you want to stretch your legs or soak up the sun, a huge garden awaits you. If you want to explore the region, you are 35 km from Saumur and La Flèche zoo, and 55 minutes from Angers. Touraine is nearby, bordering Anjou.