Discover Saulge-l'hopital, 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

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.

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.

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.

The hamlet of Linières in Brigné-Layon is 30 minutes from Angers and Saumur. It is attached to Doué-la-Fontaine, the city of roses, with its boutique and park on the theme of "Les chemins de la rose", its rose water distillery and its international floral art competition in the arena. Doué is also renowned for its "Bioparc", the only cave zoo in the world. The "Colibri" accommodation, built on a lorry trailer and decorated in an unusual way, will delight you during your stay. The owners, who are keen recyclers, have repurposed and customised the objects used in this ecological dwelling. Le Colibri is partly heated by a wood fire during the cold season. It has a fully-equipped kitchen and four bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and extra duvets, blankets and pillows. It has 1 160 cm bed, 3 140 cm beds and 1 90 cm bed; two showers, a bath, five washbasins, 2 WCs; 2 televisions. Outside, you'll find terraces equipped with two sets of garden furniture for 10 people, deckchairs and a removable swimming pool in summer. (And if you really want to swim, but in a natural environment, the "Domaine de l'étang" in Brissac-Quincé is 15 minutes from Colibriloc. Also the Grézillé pond, 12 minutes away) or the aquatic centre, 10 minutes away in Doué en Anjou. At your disposal: an outdoor plancha, particularly recommended for frying your catch from the park's pond. Large and small barbecues are also available. A few farm animals in an aviary, a pony and its companion Mr Bélier, as well as wildlife, will accompany you during your stay. At "Escapades du Meugon", 10 minutes from the accommodation, you can take a walk with llamas in halters. For wallabies, the "Jardin des kangourous" is 40 minutes away, where you can meet them without any barriers. A number of bicycles are available for young and old alike. Outdoor games: sandpit and plastic toys, ping-pong table, swing, boules and Angevin shuffleboard await you! "Relaxation area": a dedicated indoor space right next to the gîte, with a pool table with one-euro coins, table football, scrapbooking, colouring, board games and children's books available to share with your guests and other holidaymakers. There are many troglodytic sites of falun and tuffeau to visit in the Doué region, around fifteen minutes from the Gîte, as well as several underground restaurants serving the speciality of fouée, cooked over a wood fire... to discover! Wines and spirits are very much in evidence in the Loire Valley. Three wineries are just a five-minute walk from Le Colibri. For wine tourism enthusiasts, Domaine Pied Flond in Martigné/Briand, 8 minutes from the gîte, offers a solex ride to visit the vineyards and taste the wines. There are also distilleries in Saumur, Angers and Avrillé. In Saumur, capital of the horse, famous for the "Cadre noir", the "Carrousel" and its château... To discover the Loire: canoe hire, paddle-boat hire, toue cabanée cruises and guinguettes all along the Loire for a bite to eat. Another great experience: a hot-air balloon flight, for example to Brissac-Quincé, 17 minutes from the gîte. For lovers of large parks: "Terra Botanica" in Angers, 30 minutes away, "Tépacap Anjou-Parc Aventure et Loisirs" in Ecouflant, 30 minutes away, "Forest Aventures" in Saumur, 30 minutes away. The "Parc oriental de Maulévrier" 40 minutes away, the "Puy-du-Fou" 1 hour away and the Futuroscope 1 hour 30 minutes away... Elisabeth and Jacky will be delighted to help you organise your stay.

Unusual rental for 9 people, anchored between Angers and Saumur. In wood frame, harmonizing with the bubble of nature on approximately 2 hectares, divided for half wood and meadow where throne a pond for lovers of fishing The hamlet "Linière" of Brigné / Layon is 10 minutes from Doué la fontaine with its troglodyte zoo (Bio park). The accommodation built on a heavy weight trailer and with atypical decoration will delight you during your stay. The recycling enthusiasts have diverted and customized the objects fitted out in this ecological home. The Colibri is partially heated over wood fires in the cold season. It has 4 bedrooms fitted with a closet with a flat sheet and additional blanket in each of them: * 1 bed 160, * 3 beds 140 and * 1 bed 90; * 2 showers, * a bathtub, * 5 sinks, * 2 toilets, * 2 televisions. Functional kitchen: * Four gas burners, its hood, and pressure cooker, * Double sink and dishwasher, * Small freezer and large all useful fridge, * Fan-assisted oven and microwave, * Family coffee maker with filter and capsule machine, * a kettle , * a toaster, * small robots and accessories to prepare homemade meals. * two table services, including one prepared for meals for various holidays! Exterior and terraces: * Two garden furniture for 10 people, * deckchairs, * outdoor plancha especially recommended for frying your peach. * a large and small barbecue. *** FOR MORE COMFORT; THE BEDS ARE MADE ON YOUR ARRIVAL, AS WELL AS THE BABY UMBRELLA BED IF NEEDED, 2 TOWELS PER PERSON, THE HOUSEHOLD TOWELS ARE PROVIDED, THE FIRST KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND TOILET REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESENT. You will be responsible for: *** Payment of indoor and outdoor cleaning costs of: 80 € *** Tourist tax of: € 1 per person per day, for this three-star classification *** Our animal friends are allowed, two bowls and blanket are provided for their attention at an additional cost. To see at 06.99.76.95.05 Some farm animals in an aviary, a pony and its ram companion, as well as wildlife, will accompany you during your stay. *** A few small and large bikes are available, * outdoor games, football goal, sandbox and plastic toys, * table tennis, * swing set, * bowls, * Angevin shuffleboard and * fishing you wait! *** Table football, * billiards, * scrapbooking corner, coloring, board games for children are available to you, shared with your hosts in a dedicated area, near the Colibri. Many sites are available in the region: The troglodyte sites of falun and tuffeau, wine estates ... In Saumur, capital of the horse, you can visit the Cadre Noir. Many castles are open to visitors. Many activities: At Doué-la-Fontaine: Aquatic, fitness, sports and equestrian center. Tree climbing and adventure parks "Terra Botanica" 30 min in Angers. Hiking and cycling "Loire à Vélo". Hot air balloon trip will make you discover our beautiful region! The Oriental Plant Park of Maulévrier at 40 min, the "Puy-du-fou" at 1 hour, and the Futuroscope at 1h30 ... Elisabeth and Jacky will be happy to help you organize your stay.

Situated in the countryside, in the village of Noyant-la-Plaine, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A spacious, enclosed garden with playground equipment is located opposite the house: ideal for family holidays. This holiday home welcomes you for a week or a few days. A plancha brazier is available for hire: for a convivial meal around the fire enjoying grilled meats... or in "cool" mode with a bowl of ice replacing the fire bowl for seafood tastings, for example. Just ask the owners! The hosts, Maud and Christian, who work in the vineyards, will be delighted to help you discover their wines and share their passion for them with you. Enjoy your stay in Tuffalun!

We've thought of everything to make your stay as pleasant, relaxing and fun as possible, both indoors and out. In the "La Pointe de Diamant" gîte, you'll find: a large, comfortable living room, a fully-equipped 27 m² kitchen, a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer, 2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 bedroom with two single beds, a shower room with walk-in shower, vanity unit, towel dryer and large cupboard. You will also appreciate the large 40 m² veranda equipped with an overhead projector, speakers, laser, pinball machine (€1 for a game of 3 balls / 1st game free), table football, bar and vintage fridge... There's also a large enclosed garden with trees for children to play in safety. Meanwhile, make the most of the unoverlooked barbecue area with garden furniture, deckchairs, play area... and a newly laid-out petanque court! A plancha brazier is available for hire: for a convivial meal around the fire enjoying grilled meats... or in "cool" mode with a bowl of ice replacing the fire bowl for seafood tastings, for example. Ask the owners for more information! An excellent location for exploring the region, between Angers and Saumur. For a week's holiday or just a few days' rest. There are many places of interest to visit: the Doué-en-Anjou Biopark, Terra Botanica, the Oriental Park at Maulévrier, Le Cadre Noir de Saumur, the banks and Châteaux of the Loire, troglodyte villages, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud... Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

Here, everything is beautiful and calm: the place exudes harmony and a gentle Anjou feel that has an immediate soothing effect. "La Cotinière" is a small hamlet of guest rooms and gîtes in Aligny, in the commune of Grézillé in Gennes-Val-de-Loire. The guest house is an invitation to recharge your batteries: a flower-filled garden with a large terrace, deckchairs and fields and vineyards all around. In the evening, you can choose between the traditional restaurants in the troglodytic caves or Christophe's table d'hôtes (booking required) using produce from his vegetable garden and local produce. During dinner, Christophe will help you taste Loire wines and share his knowledge of the area to guide you. For your overnight stay, there are 4 bedrooms with modern furnishings that blend well with the authenticity of the house. On the ground floor, red and bright, this is the "Coquelicot" room for 1 to 3 people. Upstairs, with a window overlooking the courtyard, the "Côté Cour" room sleeps 1 to 3, in grey-orange tones that bring out the tufa stone walls. The "Côté Jardin" room also sleeps three. The very latest room, "Boisé-Blanc", has just opened: 35 m², very natural, very comfortable and very charming. You'll have a magnificent view of the vineyards, troglodyte cave and garden. In the morning, you won't want to miss the generous home-cooked breakfast. NEW: after months of renovation, enter the troglodyte areas of the property! A 70 m² room for games, meals, meetings and more. A few kilometres from your green nest, enter the church of Notre Dame de Cunault and admire the mural paintings, the shrine of Saint Maxenceul and its 223 sculpted capitals, making it a veritable masterpiece of Romanesque architecture in medieval Anjou. And just 20 minutes away by car, you can discover Saumur, with its Cadre Noir, its château and the special history of this Anjou town. It's also the perfect opportunity to do some shopping with local producers and discover the great wine cellars of Saumur and the surrounding area. Your host will be delighted to advise you on the best places to visit. La Cotinière also has 2 gîtes for 2 and 4 people. Enjoy your stay in Anjou, in the countryside between Angers and Saumur!

Welcome to this beautiful Angevine residence. Its 15th and 16th century walls of tuffeau and slate roofs have been completely restored. Located in the countryside near the charming village of Louerre, 23 km from Saumur, 32 km from Angers, 53 km from Cholet and in close proximity to famous tourist and architectural sites. Peace and quiet guaranteed. Very large rooms, recently restored with separate entrance. Two of the bedrooms have monumental fireplaces. All rooms are fitted with television, telephone, Wifi, internet. Breakfast with home-made bread and jams. Baby accessories : high chair, playpen, cot... available without extra charge. Dinner by reservation.

La Pichonnière', a house full of character, is located 15 minutes south of Angers in the heart of the Aubance vineyards between Angers and Saumur, just a few kilometres from the Loire. Jean-Claude and Martine welcome you all year round to their 19th-century family home. The tufa stone, the beams and the spacious rooms give this house its charm and authenticity, and the restoration work carried out over several years ensures comfort, a warm atmosphere and peace and quiet. Breakfasts are served with local and seasonal products, mostly organic from an AMAP: home-made jams, local cheeses, croissant baguette from our baker... 4 bedrooms, including 1 family suite: Ground floor "Zen" room with terrace and small lounge (2 beds 100x200) or 1 bed 200x200. Chambre Mésanges", a large room with a sitting area and garden (1 bed 160x200). Upstairs: Chambre "Garenne" 1 bed 160x190, "Family" rooms with Chambre "Ecureuil" 1 bed 140x190, and Chambre "Hérisson" 2x100x200. Private bathroom.

The Mycélium company is offering the chance to communicate, or more precisely to exchange signs, with bats using an innovative ultrasound detector that allows you to sing and make music with them. A blend of joyful science, poetic texts and electronic music, La Symphonie des chauve-souris is both an initiatory vigil and a real experience of contact with other species, inviting us to become aware of the beauty of other ways of existing. The team has a "bat-box" (a micro-receiver) that transforms the ultrasound emitted by bats into sounds audible to the human ear, and a system that transforms human speech, song and music into ultrasound for bats. A receiver, a transmitter, frequencies on both sides: the dialogue can begin, the symphony can begin... All ages, from 5 upwards Free Duration: 1 hour Online ticket office opening: 01/09 reserved for subscribers Tickets available at Brissac- Quincé and Chalonnes/Loire tourist offices: 02/09

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.

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.

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.

In the 19th century, during the industrial revolution, bricks and mortar were replaced by concrete as the premier building material. Against this potentially bland construction form, the artist Isidore Odorico sought to bring a decorative style that on the ‘Maison Bleu’ included elaborate mosaics… characteristic of art deco!

Located in the heart of Angers, this popular city park is a delightvwith over 20,000 plants on display. Originally created in the 17th century and then redesigned in 1859 to be more ‘à la Française’, it is a great place for all the family and includes a fountain and bandstand for summer concerts.

Full tasting white wines, rosés and reds.

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 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.

Located 5 minutes from the Château de Brissac, the Auberge du Vigneron is a traditional restaurant specialising in wood-fired grills cooked over an open fire in the dining room: entrecôte, whole veal kidney, lamb, guinea fowl supreme, etc. Come and enjoy the shaded terrace and children's play area. Easy parking - Fresh local produce - Fine wine list.

This working-class restaurant is open from Monday to Friday lunchtime, and offers pizzas on Friday evenings. On Saturdays, the restaurant is open by reservation only, for groups of 20 people minimum (traditional catering).

Our brasserie offers a typical bistro menu with signature dishes, a selection of French meats and, of course, our famous home-made burgers and pizzas. In the heart of the vineyards of Brissac and Loire Aubance, savour the flavours of Anjou through our local wines, all accompanied by an aperitif board! Our various lounges welcome you to share a moment with friends or family with our top-notch brigade. On the spot or to take away, the choice is yours!

Aux 2 terrasses is a restaurant serving traditional cuisine, with a direct view of the famous Château de Brissac. The cuisine is based on sustainable, local and/or national produce, or comes directly from specialist producers. A touch of fusion cuisine enlivens the restaurant's menu. The menu changes and adapts with the seasons. The dishes are freshly homemade, and the wines selected are from the region and from independent local winegrowers. A selection of international wines is also available. For opening times, visit the restaurant's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/aux2terrasses/?hc_ref=newsfeed

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!

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.

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.

Discover an inventive and tasty cuisine, where local and seasonal products are carefully selected. The restaurant offers a panoramic view of the Bonnezeaux vineyards, either from the interior dining room or from the pleasant terrace, which is popular in fine weather. A 3-course menu for €23 and a 2-course menu for €19.50 are available at lunchtime. At weekends, the restaurant offers a menu that changes every month. The restaurant is open : > weekday lunchtimes: Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes > weekends: Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes Book your table now on 02 53 20 66 62

Millers from father to son for four generations, the Lauriou family prepares the local speciality, fouée (a small ball of bread baked in a wood-fired oven and topped with local produce), using their own millstone flour, just as they did in days gone by. The restaurant also offers a mobile oven, as well as occasional entertainment and themed evenings. By reservation only.

The Saulgé L'Hôpital car park has all the main facilities to make your stay easier. Drinking water, drainage, litter bins, public toilets and showers are all available. Picnic facilities are available on the site.

The Saulgé L'Hôpital service area has all the main facilities to make your stay easier. Drinking water, drainage, litter bins, public toilets and showers are all available. Picnic facilities are available on the site.

The "Sous le Soleil" caravan is sure to charm you! Beautifully decorated and carefully furnished, this gipsy caravan invites you to unwind in a cocooning, country-style setting. Breakfast included. It includes a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a shower room with WC. On the sleeping side, a raised alcove houses a double bed (140 cm x 190 cm). Would you like to share this experience with your family? You can enjoy a third berth on the bench (bed 80 cmx190 cm) and a fourth on the convertible armchair. Given the configuration of the caravan, it is best suited to a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. The garden surrounding the gipsy caravan lets you enjoy the mild climate of Angers. Garden furniture, deckchairs and a gas hob (on request) are all at your disposal. And even a game of Mölkky! Also worth knowing: in the 4500 m² property, a cottage and a studio on the garden level, attached to the owners' house, are also available to rent. The entrance to the property is shared (chemin des Fougères), but each rental has its own private space and parking space. You will also be delighted to discover the owner Christina's artisanal soap factory, "Le petit Lambert". Enjoy your stay in Anjou, in the heart of the Loire Valley, discovering châteaux, troglodytes, famous vineyards, charming villages and hiking trails... just a few minutes from the caravan!

This cosy little nest has its own private terrace for summer evenings. The cottage opens onto a living room with a dining area that doubles as a lounge, an open-plan kitchen with 4 gas rings, a fridge with freezer space and everything you need to prepare your meals (microwave, kettle, toaster, etc.). A connected TV is also available. On either side of the cottage, two bedrooms are available: the first with a double bed (140cm x 200cm) and the second with two single beds (80cm x 190cm). Bathroom with shower and separate WC. The outside area is a delight for young and old alike! With its private terrace, you can take advantage of the mild spring and summer evenings to enjoy your meals outside or relax on the deckchairs in the garden. A gas griddle is available on request. Private car park opposite the accommodation.

This gîte is located on a property that includes 2 other rural gîtes. It is possible to book all 3 gîtes at the same time. Petanque pitch. 4 sun loungers. Swing.

The hamlet of Linières in Brigné-Layon is 30 minutes from Angers and Saumur. It is attached to Doué-la-Fontaine, the city of roses, with its boutique and park on the theme of "Les chemins de la rose", its rose water distillery and its international floral art competition in the arena. Doué is also renowned for its "Bioparc", the only cave zoo in the world. The "Colibri" accommodation, built on a lorry trailer and decorated in an unusual way, will delight you during your stay. The owners, who are keen recyclers, have repurposed and customised the objects used in this ecological dwelling. Le Colibri is partly heated by a wood fire during the cold season. It has a fully-equipped kitchen and four bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and extra duvets, blankets and pillows. It has 1 160 cm bed, 3 140 cm beds and 1 90 cm bed; two showers, a bath, five washbasins, 2 WCs; 2 televisions. Outside, you'll find terraces equipped with two sets of garden furniture for 10 people, deckchairs and a removable swimming pool in summer. (And if you really want to swim, but in a natural environment, the "Domaine de l'étang" in Brissac-Quincé is 15 minutes from Colibriloc. Also the Grézillé pond, 12 minutes away) or the aquatic centre, 10 minutes away in Doué en Anjou. At your disposal: an outdoor plancha, particularly recommended for frying your catch from the park's pond. Large and small barbecues are also available. A few farm animals in an aviary, a pony and its companion Mr Bélier, as well as wildlife, will accompany you during your stay. At "Escapades du Meugon", 10 minutes from the accommodation, you can take a walk with llamas in halters. For wallabies, the "Jardin des kangourous" is 40 minutes away, where you can meet them without any barriers. A number of bicycles are available for young and old alike. Outdoor games: sandpit and plastic toys, ping-pong table, swing, boules and Angevin shuffleboard await you! "Relaxation area": a dedicated indoor space right next to the gîte, with a pool table with one-euro coins, table football, scrapbooking, colouring, board games and children's books available to share with your guests and other holidaymakers. There are many troglodytic sites of falun and tuffeau to visit in the Doué region, around fifteen minutes from the Gîte, as well as several underground restaurants serving the speciality of fouée, cooked over a wood fire... to discover! Wines and spirits are very much in evidence in the Loire Valley. Three wineries are just a five-minute walk from Le Colibri. For wine tourism enthusiasts, Domaine Pied Flond in Martigné/Briand, 8 minutes from the gîte, offers a solex ride to visit the vineyards and taste the wines. There are also distilleries in Saumur, Angers and Avrillé. In Saumur, capital of the horse, famous for the "Cadre noir", the "Carrousel" and its château... To discover the Loire: canoe hire, paddle-boat hire, toue cabanée cruises and guinguettes all along the Loire for a bite to eat. Another great experience: a hot-air balloon flight, for example to Brissac-Quincé, 17 minutes from the gîte. For lovers of large parks: "Terra Botanica" in Angers, 30 minutes away, "Tépacap Anjou-Parc Aventure et Loisirs" in Ecouflant, 30 minutes away, "Forest Aventures" in Saumur, 30 minutes away. The "Parc oriental de Maulévrier" 40 minutes away, the "Puy-du-Fou" 1 hour away and the Futuroscope 1 hour 30 minutes away... Elisabeth and Jacky will be delighted to help you organise your stay.

Unusual rental for 9 people, anchored between Angers and Saumur. In wood frame, harmonizing with the bubble of nature on approximately 2 hectares, divided for half wood and meadow where throne a pond for lovers of fishing The hamlet "Linière" of Brigné / Layon is 10 minutes from Doué la fontaine with its troglodyte zoo (Bio park). The accommodation built on a heavy weight trailer and with atypical decoration will delight you during your stay. The recycling enthusiasts have diverted and customized the objects fitted out in this ecological home. The Colibri is partially heated over wood fires in the cold season. It has 4 bedrooms fitted with a closet with a flat sheet and additional blanket in each of them: * 1 bed 160, * 3 beds 140 and * 1 bed 90; * 2 showers, * a bathtub, * 5 sinks, * 2 toilets, * 2 televisions. Functional kitchen: * Four gas burners, its hood, and pressure cooker, * Double sink and dishwasher, * Small freezer and large all useful fridge, * Fan-assisted oven and microwave, * Family coffee maker with filter and capsule machine, * a kettle , * a toaster, * small robots and accessories to prepare homemade meals. * two table services, including one prepared for meals for various holidays! Exterior and terraces: * Two garden furniture for 10 people, * deckchairs, * outdoor plancha especially recommended for frying your peach. * a large and small barbecue. *** FOR MORE COMFORT; THE BEDS ARE MADE ON YOUR ARRIVAL, AS WELL AS THE BABY UMBRELLA BED IF NEEDED, 2 TOWELS PER PERSON, THE HOUSEHOLD TOWELS ARE PROVIDED, THE FIRST KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND TOILET REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESENT. You will be responsible for: *** Payment of indoor and outdoor cleaning costs of: 80 € *** Tourist tax of: € 1 per person per day, for this three-star classification *** Our animal friends are allowed, two bowls and blanket are provided for their attention at an additional cost. To see at 06.99.76.95.05 Some farm animals in an aviary, a pony and its ram companion, as well as wildlife, will accompany you during your stay. *** A few small and large bikes are available, * outdoor games, football goal, sandbox and plastic toys, * table tennis, * swing set, * bowls, * Angevin shuffleboard and * fishing you wait! *** Table football, * billiards, * scrapbooking corner, coloring, board games for children are available to you, shared with your hosts in a dedicated area, near the Colibri. Many sites are available in the region: The troglodyte sites of falun and tuffeau, wine estates ... In Saumur, capital of the horse, you can visit the Cadre Noir. Many castles are open to visitors. Many activities: At Doué-la-Fontaine: Aquatic, fitness, sports and equestrian center. Tree climbing and adventure parks "Terra Botanica" 30 min in Angers. Hiking and cycling "Loire à Vélo". Hot air balloon trip will make you discover our beautiful region! The Oriental Plant Park of Maulévrier at 40 min, the "Puy-du-fou" at 1 hour, and the Futuroscope at 1h30 ... Elisabeth and Jacky will be happy to help you organize your stay.

Situated in the countryside, in the village of Noyant-la-Plaine, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A spacious, enclosed garden with playground equipment is located opposite the house: ideal for family holidays. This holiday home welcomes you for a week or a few days. A plancha brazier is available for hire: for a convivial meal around the fire enjoying grilled meats... or in "cool" mode with a bowl of ice replacing the fire bowl for seafood tastings, for example. Just ask the owners! The hosts, Maud and Christian, who work in the vineyards, will be delighted to help you discover their wines and share their passion for them with you. Enjoy your stay in Tuffalun!