Unveiling Carquefou, Loire-Atlantique's delights

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.

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.

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 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.

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

The Chantrerie park, a farm in a rural park

Hotel immediately next to Nantes city centre, the SNCF rail station and 20 min from the Nantes Atlantique airport. Establishment ideally located on the Nantes/Paris road, 5 min from the Exhibition Centre and the La Beaujoire stadium.

Located in the heart of the Erdre valley, the Best Western Plus Hotel de la Régate benefits from an exceptional location. In a warm, convivial atmosphere, the hotel team welcomes you for a relaxing stay and...

Located at the gates of Nantes, close to the Beaujoire Nantes Atlantique Exhibition Centre, the Hotel-Restaurant Kyriad Nantes-est Carquefou benefits from a quiet, green location, and offers a modern, welcoming setting. Entirely renovated...

Located at the periphery of Nantes and 5 minutes from the Beaujoire Exhibition Centre, the Hotel Les Balladins "confort" in Carquefou welcomes you every day in a pleasant, convivial setting, where you will find everything for your comfort. Station...

The hotel is located to the East of Nantes, close to the La Beaujoire Nantes Atlantique Exhibition Centre and 15 min from the SNCF station, the city centre, Nantes Château and the Nantes Cité Events Center. 30 mins from the Nantes Atlantique Airport

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.

Tables de Nantes 2014 Traditional cuisine

You'll have the chance to discover a menu designed by Mathieu Pérou, starred chef at the Manoir de la Régate, and Vincent Guerlais, a chocolatier in Nantes since 1997. Come and enjoy a moment of sharing around our various creations made with local and seasonal products! With a view over the River Erdre, reserve a gourmet treat to suit your tastes: lunch, dinner, brunch or afternoon tea. Enjoy your tasting while taking advantage of the chic and relaxing setting!"

The Ô Patio restaurant is open all year round for lunch and dinner, from 12 noon to 2pm and 7pm to 10pm, as well as every morning from 9am for coffee. The restaurant is located on the most beautiful spot in Sucé-sur-Erdre, on the Quai Cricklade side, with a terrace at the foot of the Erdre and is open every afternoon. On the menu, the team will be delighted to introduce you to simple, fresh produce, handmade pizzas with fine pastry, homemade ravioli, excellent pasta, exceptional lobster and truffle dishes... and on the wine side, a selection of wines direct from Italy or from the famous Côte de Provence cru classé.

Our dishes tell a story... Our customers experience moments... The cuisine at L'Apostrophe includes great classics such as œuf cocotte à la truffe and tartar de boeuf coupé au couteau, as well as more delicate dishes such as Saint Jacques Rossini or papillote enflammée de rouget, born of the meeting of brasserie and bistronomy. Enjoy these dishes in a warm atmosphere and have a great time! Head chef Maxime Moriceau The restaurant welcomes you every day from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00. All our dishes are homemade with seasonal produce, the menu is subject to change.

This restaurant-brasserie, crêperie, ice-cream parlour and bar welcomes you to the Port of Sucé-sur-Erdre, facing the River Erdre.

Hotel immediately next to Nantes city centre, the SNCF rail station and 20 min from the Nantes Atlantique airport. Establishment ideally located on the Nantes/Paris road, 5 min from the Exhibition Centre and the La Beaujoire stadium.

Located in the heart of the Erdre valley, the Best Western Plus Hotel de la Régate benefits from an exceptional location. In a warm, convivial atmosphere, the hotel team welcomes you for a relaxing stay and...