Haute-goulaine, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Discover the Château de Goulaine. On this guided tour, trace the history of the thousand-year-old castle and the gourmet world of the Nantes brand! DISCOVER THE CHÂTEAU DE GOULAINE ON A GUIDED TOUR CENTRED ON HISTORY ITEMS. Recognised as a historic monument and registered as a part of Nantes’ heritage, the Château de Goulaine, built between the 12th and 17th centuries, conserves relics of its past and boasts Renaissance-style architecture unique to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley. Your guide will lead you to the heart of this mansion, built with Tuffeau stones, and you will learn the history of the Goulaine family who has been living there ever since. Discover the carefully preserved interior, from arched-castle kitchens dating from the 15th century, to richly decorated sitting rooms.

In the heart of the Vignoble Nantais region, a renovated 110 m² house in a quiet, walled 33 ha property. Walk through the alleys of the 19th century park with farm animals. A location in the countryside, with quick access to the main road and rail links. Lounge/living room with fitted kitchen area - 3 bedrooms (1 x 140cm bed) (2 x 90cm beds) (3 x 90cm beds) - Shower room with passage to separate WC. Facilities: Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared laundry room, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garden furniture, Barbecue. For rates of less than 1 full week, please contact me directly by telephone.

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.

Carefully-prepared traditional cuisine inspired by the specialities of the Nantes region.

Traditional - brasserie - grill - caterer

Workers' café and traditional cuisine

A true specialist in meat grilled on vine shoots, and a fervent ambassador of Muscadet, the whole Chez Pipette team wishes you a good appetite in our institution. Specialities grilled on vine shoots. Open 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday from 12 noon to 2.30pm and Sunday evenings to Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm - Fridays and Saturdays until 11.30pm. Reservations recommended on weekends.

Located in the heart of the Nantes wine-growing region in La Haye Fouassière, Jean D'la Queue restaurant has been a Nantes institution since 1836, with specialities grilled over vine shoots.

Come and discover Papa Cuistot, your Afro-Caribbean caterer based in Haute Goulaine, in the heart of the Nantes vineyards. For your business or private events, treat your guests to a wonderful culinary experience. Whatever your event (seminar, wedding, business or family meeting), we have a solution for you with our range of cocktails, buffets and packed lunches. From simple delivery to on-site service, thanks to a refined cuisine combining the flavours of Africa and the West Indies with the prestige of French cuisine, we create a made-to-measure service that will leave an unforgettable taste.

Company restaurant for lunch and traditional restaurant for dinner

In the heart of the countryside, just outside Nantes on the banks of the Loire, you'll find the Villa Mon Rêve restaurant in a magnificent manor house dating from 1890. As "Maître Cuisinier de France", Laureate of the "Concours du meilleur Commis de Cuisine européen", Finalist of the "Prix Pierre Tessier", and winner of the "Prix de France". Finalist in the "Prix Pierre Taittinger UK" and "Best Worker in Great Britain", Chef Jérôme Ponchelle is committed to the art of eating well and entertaining well. He offers you a refined and sincere regional cuisine made from fresh produce, received raw and worked with passion in a constant concern for quality... The restaurant offers a warm, contemporary setting, ideal for taking the time to enjoy the moment. On sunny days, a shaded terrace is at your disposal.

Calm, family hotel, closed car park, full comfort.

We welcome you to a true family house, 15 minutes from Nantes city centre and in the heart of the Nantes vineyards.

This refurbished 170m2 gîte, which can accommodate up to 15 people, will win you over with its charm. With 5 beautiful bedrooms with very comfortable bedding, a room equipped with a video projector, a well-equipped kitchen with a large cooking piano, a vinyl stereo player, a large games room with table tennis, table football and darts. Everything you need for a pleasant stay. We look forward to welcoming you! At the gates of Nantes and in the middle of greenery, it welcomes you with friends, family, ideally located for visiting the vineyards of Nantes, the banks of the Loire, 10 kms from Nantes, 25 mns from Clisson, 45 mns from the sea, 20 mns from the Zoo de la Boissière du Doré), 50 mns from the Puy du Fou. Large driveway for safe parking in front of the gîte.