Andreze, Maine-et-Loire: charm and discovery

The historical core of St-Jouin, this district of Mauléon has developed since the 11th century.

Discover the richness of this Small City of Character at your own pace, with the discovery circuit and the heritage application. Walk through the two historic centres, from medieval alleyways to neoclassical houses, from religious buildings to parks and gardens.

La Corbelière, an oasis in the heart of the bocage. Come and discover the rural landscapes of this authentic site. Access : In Mauléon, take the D156 in the direction of Moulins until you reach the town hall car park at the entrance to the village. Departure : Car park of the town hall Distance : 2 km

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the church of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. You may even spot a flight of storks and, in spring, their nest, visible from the Boulevard de Maumusson. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes ? The Cross in memory of the Vendée wars ? The statue of Notre-Dame de Charrefait Blue signposting, circuit n°4: Le Bourg - Charrefait

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the church of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. You may even spot a flight of storks and, in spring, their nest, visible from the Boulevard de Maumusson. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes ? The Cross in memory of the Vendée wars ? The statue of Notre-Dame de Charrefait Blue signposting, circuit n°5: Le Bourg-Bleure Rambault-Charrefait

Departure and return to the parking lot at the entrance to Chemin La Courtinière in Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre. Take this route through the bocage countryside, and at the end of the paths you'll see 3 villages of Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre. What to see on this tour ? The bocage ? Shady paths Blue signposting, circuit n°6: La Poitière

Departure and return to the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church parking lot. Take a tour of the village and discover the Saint-Amand-sur-Sèvre church, its heritage and the Sèvre Nantaise river, before heading off into the bocage and its sunken lanes. Things to see on this tour ? the Saint-Amand church ? lavoir de la Lande ? 16th-century bridge over the river Sèvre notre-Dame des champs statue père Montfort Cross la Guierche the hedged farmland the sunken lanes Blue signposting, circuit n°3.

From Nueil-Les-Aubiers, the Vélidéale, while awaiting the continuation of the voie verte to Maine-et-Loire, takes the characteristic green bocage path to Mauléon. At Saint Aubin de Baubigné, a short detour by bike takes you to Le Château de La Durbelière. Mauléon is a small town full of character, inviting you to take a rest, unless you feel like pedaling off to the Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) La Corbelière de Moulins and discover the rural landscapes of this authentic site. - Nueil-Les-Aubiers: crossed by two rivers, the Scie (in the center) and the Argent (to the south) - Saint Aubin de Baubigné: Château de La Durbelière - La Corbelière de Moulins: Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) and Terra Aventura - Mauléon: Petite Cité de Caractère, overlooking the Ouin valley, the château offers an exceptional panorama of the town and the bocage

Discover the Argenton Valley through its picturesque landscapes. Come and stroll through the remarkable natural spaces and discover the historical built heritage along the small roads You will discover, in particular, along the Vélo-route : - The town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as historical monuments - the steep valley of the Argenton, classified as a Natura 2000 site - the site of Lake Hautibus (6) Departures : Voulmentin, station area or Argenton les Vallées, place Léopold Bergeon Duration : 1h30 to 2h00

You will discover, in particular, along the Véloroute : Historical heritage - the Grand Pont - the village of St-Clémentin in Voulmentin - the chapel of Les Rosiers and the chapel of St-Ouen - the castle of Sanzay and its moat (Sensitive Natural Area) - the Hermitage chapel - the town of Argenton les Vallées, with its bridges and churches classified as Historic Monuments - the bridge of Preuil - the church and the cemetery of Bagneux in Argenton-l'Église Natural heritage - the steep valley of the Argenton (classified as a Natura 2000 site between Argenton les Vallées and Massais) - the Clos de l'Oncle Georges site (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Hautibus lake - the site of the Passerelle d'Auzay (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Massais scree (Sensitive Natural Area) - the site of the Passerelle des Planches

Set in the grounds of the Château de la Morinière, the Atelier des Peintres is a gîte that can accommodate up to 15 people in 5 rooms, perfect for a get-together with family or friends. The gîte has a large kitchen and a cosy lounge. Ground floor: - Toulouse-Lautrec bedroom: 1 double bed, bathroom, outside access possible - 1 cosy lounge - 1 kitchen 1st floor : - Picasso room: 1 double bed + 2 single beds, bathroom - Matisse room: 1 double bed + 1 single bed, bathroom 2nd floor : - Monet room: 1 double bed + 1 single bed + 1 sofa bed - Klimt room: 1 double bed Shared bathroom, located on the landing of this last floor The estate is located on the banks of the Beuvron stream, close to the "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des Canons" hiking trail (11 km).

A caretaker's cottage at the entrance to the grounds of the Château, "Le Logis de l'écrivain" is a self-catering cottage in a peaceful setting on the edge of the forest. Fitted out with every comfort, the decoration is based on 19th century writers. Description - on the ground floor, 1 bedroom: 1 double bed, PRM access (independent external access possible), 1 large lounge - dining room - 1st floor, 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed + 2 single beds in each, private bathroom Several hectares of property, woodland with a river, discovery of the hedged farmland and the château's conservatory orchard. It is possible to make the whole property private with the gîte "L'Atelier des Peintres" and the guest rooms in the château for up to 30 people. The neighbouring owners will be happy to advise you on exploring the Anjou region.

Welcome to the timeless setting of Château de la Morinière in Andrezé, between Nantes, Angers and Cholet. The gîte de la Voyagerie is a self-contained, modular 90 to 120 m² house on the grounds of Château de la Morinière. It is set in several hectares of wooded grounds where the river Beuvron flows. Take the opportunity to discover the Château's conservatory orchard and hike the adjoining "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des canons" hiking trail (11 km).

The owners, Muriel and Pascal Pringarbe, are delighted to welcome you to their romantic Napoleon III château overlooking the Beuvron valley, in the commune of Andrezé. In the heart of the Mauges region, rich in history and just half an hour from the Puy du Fou and Bluebeard's castle, 6 rooms on the upper floors of the 19th-century castle, with a fairy theme, await you! The bathrooms are in the turrets and have Jacuzzi baths. Description : - Earth Fairy Suite: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 cot. - Chambre Fée du Feu : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée de l'Eau : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée des Airs : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée de la Musique : 1 double bed - Chambre Georges Sand : 1 double bed + 1 single bed The château is surrounded by several hectares of wooded parkland, perfect for walking in the heart of nature... The "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des Canons" hiking trail (11 km) passes close by. So there's something for everyone!

With Sylvie from Emballades Photo A veritable green lung in the heart of the town, the grounds of the Château de Beaupreau quickly make you forget the surrounding town... From alley to alley, a route of around 3 kilometres takes us in turn into the forest, along the banks of the Evre or near the château. With the help of a few figurines, I invite you to come and create little scenes in a natural environment. Give your imagination free rein and join me in inventing and experimenting with different scenarios... It's also an opportunity to work on focusing and aperture, to discover the park in a different way, and to share our different photographic perspectives! BOOKING REQUIRED : Distance: 3 km Duration: Allow one afternoon Meeting point: at 2pm near the main entrance to the park (avenue du Grain d'Or car park, opposite the park entrance). Number of places: 6 Payment: on site, by cheque or in cash Public: 8 years and over OTHER INFORMATION : - Bring walking shoes such as trainers, a bottle of water and a raincoat... - All types of cameras accepted, including mobile phones. - Dogs are not allowed. - The walk can be scheduled for another day on request if the walk is full when you book, if there are not enough places left, or if you are a group of more than 6 people. - Depending on weather conditions, the outing may be cancelled.

With Sylvie from EMBALLADES PHOTO A veritable green lung in the heart of the town, the grounds of the Château de Beaupreau make you forget all about the surrounding town... From alley to alley, a route of around 3 kilometres takes you in turn through the forest, along the banks of the Evre or close to the château. Under the colours of December, I invite you to come and explore the park in a new light, with a lensball, a crystal glass ball that creates stunning effects! Come and share our different photographic perspectives with me and try out the lensball in the park! Booking essential: Approx. 3 km Meeting point: 9am near the main entrance to the park (avenue du Grain d'Or car park, opposite the park entrance). Number of places: 6 Payment: on site, by cheque or in cash Public: 8 years and over OTHER INFORMATION : - Don't forget trainers, a bottle of water and a raincoat... - Dogs are not allowed. - The walk can be scheduled for another day on request if the walk is full when you book, if there are not enough places left, or if you are a group of more than 6 people. - Depending on weather conditions, the outing may be cancelled.

The hotel can accommodate 64 people in 29 rooms. The rooms are bright, pleasant and well laid out. Two of them are equipped for people with mobility problems or physical conditions. The Logis d'Elbée is also ideal for receptions, company seminars or family reunions, as the hotel can provide dedicated areas.

Show / tasting As night falls, we're invited to take a helmeted stroll, followed by a documentary and poetic show about wine and the women who weave the fabric from which it is made. 6 musicians and actors plunge us into the heart of a natural setting for a vintage encounter. An evening combining text, music, Super 8 film extracts, embroidery and wine tasting. 8pm: Aperitif with a glass of farm produce Booking essential: €15 per person

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.

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.

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").

Built in the 17th century, it was rebuilt in the 19th century on the site of an old 12th century building, a Romanesque church. What remains today of this old church is the reconstructed Romanesque porch installed at the entrance to the presbytery Regarding this building now, it was in the 17th century that the monks decided to build a new church. Work began in 1681 and took 15 years. The church was burnt down during the Vendée War, like the rest of the town. The original doors visible inside the church keep traces of break-ins committed during the inventories carried out by force in 1906 when the church and the state were separated.

Would you like to have lunch or dinner with a view of the Château de Beaupréau? Then welcome to La Promenade restaurant, in the heart of the Mauges! Welcomed by Sébastien and his team, come and enjoy dishes from a short menu featuring seasonal produce. We give pride of place to local producers and artisans. This bistronomic restaurant is all about rediscovering the pleasure of eating seasonal vegetables in a variety of ways! Groups of 10 to 20 accepted.

Come and discover the homemade dishes concocted by our chef. The menu changes with the seasons. We also offer a wide range of catering services.

Our homemade pizzas are made with quality products, fresh dough kneaded daily on the premises and topped with a mixture of mozzarella, Emmental cheese and melted Emmental cheese (except for the sweet ones).

Laëtitia, François and their team have been welcoming you since 2013. The restaurant, located on the road between Beaupréau and Jallais, boasts a superb terrace with a magnificent view over the River Evre. Make the most of the sunny or shady setting. Our restaurant is an old mill that has been completely renovated and refurbished. A veranda is available for indoor dining with a panoramic view of the outside. Our large dining room seats around 100 and is ideal for large groups. We offer a delicious and generous range of speciality dishes. After a good time with us, extend the pleasure with a game of mini-golf. For those who like to dance, our neighbour "Le Cara Club" is open on Friday and Saturday evenings, and your place will be offered to you after your meal. Our cuisine is simple and generous, using fresh local produce as often as possible. Our speciality... Pan-fried dishes, served generously in a cast-iron dish with a choice of side dishes. Beef, chicken, seafood and local produce, the kitchen regularly offers new flavours. The rest of the menu offers a wide choice of products. All our products are home-made and freshly prepared. Working with local producers is an ongoing commitment. That's why we're constantly looking for partnerships with new producers. At present, fruit, vegetables, organic goat's cheese, eggs, honey, beer, bakery and pastries are all local products. From Tuesday to Friday, our entire menu is available, as well as suggestions depending on the moment. From Saturday to Sunday, the menu is always available and we offer a unique menu. The weekend menu changes every month.

At Augustine's cheese counter, it's not just the cheeses you taste! On the premises or to take away, choose your own cheese board from around fifty mature farmhouse cheeses, served with bread and charcuterie. Come and enjoy a gourmet lunch break in an atmosphere "just like at Grandma's", where authenticity and sweetness become one! Don't wait any longer, your taste buds will melt with delight! Your dish can be served with wine or beer, just ask Amandine, the manager! 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘥'𝘰𝘶𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: all week during lunchtime, 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗳 𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲.

Lionel and Virginie, the owners, welcome you to their brasserie-restaurant in Beaupréau. On the menu or à la carte, dishes are prepared using local produce. Groups are welcome, but please book in advance. As soon as the weather is fine, the terrace behind the restaurant will be back in use.

Right in the heart of Beaupréau, with a view of the château, the Café des Ponts is ideal for lovers of fine wines. Let the owners, Fanny and Sébastien, guide you in your choice of wines and accompany them with gourmet nibbles. They will guide you in your choice of wines, and accompany them with gourmet nibbles. From spring onwards, make the most of the terrace, practically with your feet in the Evre! And throughout the year, take part in the wine evenings organised on site.

JP and his team invite you to visit their restaurant. A warm atmosphere guaranteed! If the weather is fine, make the most of the restaurant's wooden terrace, where you'll find shade and sunshine. After your meal, take a stroll through the maze of narrow streets in the city's historic quarter. Here you'll find, among other historic monuments, the château and its 32-hectare park.

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Set in the grounds of the Château de la Morinière, the Atelier des Peintres is a gîte that can accommodate up to 15 people in 5 rooms, perfect for a get-together with family or friends. The gîte has a large kitchen and a cosy lounge. Ground floor: - Toulouse-Lautrec bedroom: 1 double bed, bathroom, outside access possible - 1 cosy lounge - 1 kitchen 1st floor : - Picasso room: 1 double bed + 2 single beds, bathroom - Matisse room: 1 double bed + 1 single bed, bathroom 2nd floor : - Monet room: 1 double bed + 1 single bed + 1 sofa bed - Klimt room: 1 double bed Shared bathroom, located on the landing of this last floor The estate is located on the banks of the Beuvron stream, close to the "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des Canons" hiking trail (11 km).

A caretaker's cottage at the entrance to the grounds of the Château, "Le Logis de l'écrivain" is a self-catering cottage in a peaceful setting on the edge of the forest. Fitted out with every comfort, the decoration is based on 19th century writers. Description - on the ground floor, 1 bedroom: 1 double bed, PRM access (independent external access possible), 1 large lounge - dining room - 1st floor, 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed + 2 single beds in each, private bathroom Several hectares of property, woodland with a river, discovery of the hedged farmland and the château's conservatory orchard. It is possible to make the whole property private with the gîte "L'Atelier des Peintres" and the guest rooms in the château for up to 30 people. The neighbouring owners will be happy to advise you on exploring the Anjou region.

Welcome to the timeless setting of Château de la Morinière in Andrezé, between Nantes, Angers and Cholet. The gîte de la Voyagerie is a self-contained, modular 90 to 120 m² house on the grounds of Château de la Morinière. It is set in several hectares of wooded grounds where the river Beuvron flows. Take the opportunity to discover the Château's conservatory orchard and hike the adjoining "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des canons" hiking trail (11 km).

The owners, Muriel and Pascal Pringarbe, are delighted to welcome you to their romantic Napoleon III château overlooking the Beuvron valley, in the commune of Andrezé. In the heart of the Mauges region, rich in history and just half an hour from the Puy du Fou and Bluebeard's castle, 6 rooms on the upper floors of the 19th-century castle, with a fairy theme, await you! The bathrooms are in the turrets and have Jacuzzi baths. Description : - Earth Fairy Suite: 1 bedroom with 1 double bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 cot. - Chambre Fée du Feu : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée de l'Eau : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée des Airs : 1 double bed - Chambre Fée de la Musique : 1 double bed - Chambre Georges Sand : 1 double bed + 1 single bed The château is surrounded by several hectares of wooded parkland, perfect for walking in the heart of nature... The "Abbaye de Bellefontaine et chemin des Canons" hiking trail (11 km) passes close by. So there's something for everyone!

Welcome to the Domaine de la Morinière, where Muriel and Pascal are the proud owners. 4 beautiful bedrooms have been elegantly decorated around the theme of the Philosophers. Description: Ground floor: - A fully-equipped kitchen makes up this gîte, as well as a large dining room, ideal for bringing your family or tribe together! First floor: - Montaigne bedroom: 1 double bed, bathroom - Montesquieu room: 1 double bed, bathroom - Chambre Voltaire: 1 double bed, bathroom with jacuzzi - Suite Rousseau: 1 bedroom 1 double bed + 1 single bed; 1 bedroom 2 single beds, bathroom The gîte is part of a group of gîtes and chambres d'hôtes set up directly in the château. Table d'hôtes available. Nearby, a charming hiking trail takes you through the Beuvron valley, a tributary of the Evre.

With its views over the countryside and forest, its beautiful wooden frame, its exposed stone walls, its stove, its hanging net, its large fully-equipped kitchen, its relaxing lounge and its four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, this charming dwelling will make you feel right at home... A large terrace with barbecue and deckchairs awaits you for convivial meals! You'll also enjoy a covered swimming pool, as well as a large outdoor area with greenery, a terrace and a petanque pitch, for a great time! With the River Evre nearby and numerous hiking trails in the area, you'll be able to take full advantage of the charms of the countryside in the heart of the Mauges. For hikers, the house is ideally situated on the Au fil de l'Evre footpath, so you'll be able to recharge your batteries along the way! Riders, take advantage of the stables, and especially the large meadows to accommodate your horses during a ride! (contact the owner for more information)

A former water mill, the gîte has two bedrooms with views over the countryside and the river, plus a small children's room. Enjoy a peaceful place to recharge your batteries with family or friends, in the heart of nature. And why not stay here when you're away on business? The fully-equipped gîte also offers nightly rates.