Discover Le fresne-sur-loire at CAMPING MUNICIPAL DE LA BASTILLE

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.  

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.

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.  

Be careful, after a collapse, a detour is in place at the start of the trail at the parking lot of “La Belletière”. The Arcades The departure point, in Nort-sur-Erdre, is from the road of Issé at the parking of La Belletière. Go and discover a trail that you have never seen before by taking the edges of the feeding conduct. Also known as the “Little Canal”, the conduct joins the Lake of Vioreau to the Nantes-Brest Canal, from the lock house of “Pas d’Héric”. It allows that the first section of the canal has water to balance the reduction of water due to the lockage and evaporation of water during the summer. Its construction is a technical piece of art. With a slope of only 14 centimetres per kilometre of 21.3 kilometres long, the feeding conduct goes through the high Valley of the Erdre thanks to 4 aqueducts from 8 to 10 arches and goes underground on over 600 metres. It is covered by a lot of little bridges of quaint stones. Depending on the season, you will see the Castle of la Lucinière and its wooded domain on the other side of the Valley of the Erdre.

The marshes of Blanche Noë are in the south of Nort-sur-Erdre in which you can find an ornithological and aquatic site allowing you discover its fauna and its flora. At the beginning of the lake, have a walk along the river Erdre to arrive at Port Mulon’s Castle and its park. Appreciate the charming villages of “Tomblehoux”, “Gâtine” and “La Poupinière” and see the vantage point on the river Erdre and the plains. Then, join the canal and by going through the moat and see the viewpoint from Quihex’s lockhouse and further along eat at the gourmet terrace of La Tindière. To finish go through the village of Le Plessis pas Brunet to go back to the lake.

Our discovery of Juvardeil starts with the river, previously a factor of economic prosperity, today a relaxing environment developed for leisure activities. Our walk takes us through the picturesque wooded countryside of Haut Anjou to the banks of the Sarthe river.

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.

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”.

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

Go discover “The Charcoal route”, on the site of The Mines of Languin. The village of Languin keeps yet again traces of ancient charcoal mines that were kept in activity until the beginning of the 20th century. This trail will lead you on the feeding conduct and beside the director of the Mines’ residence that was edified in 1723 where you can find a three-hundred-year-old cedar of Lebanon (1737). From the village of “Bel Air”, you can enjoy a remarkable view of the surrounding bocage, which rises to an altitude of 55 metres.

An attractively-restored, semi-detached, 18th century fisherman's house right beside the river Loire in the village of Fresne sur Loire with magnificent river views. South-facing patio and garden of approx. 123m² with sandpit and river frontage. Car parking a few metres from the gite. GR.FL: Kitchen-diner opening onto lounge. WC. UPSTAIRS: Bedroom 1: double bed. Bedroom 2: twin beds. Several steps lead to shower room with WC. Additional facilities: WiFi, radio/CD player, DVD player, tumble drier, baby equipment, fishing tackle. Price includes oil-fired heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, household linen and end-of-stay cleaning. Angers 32km.

House in the village. Courtyard with balcony and patio on the banks of the Loire overlooking the river. Possibility of fishing from the balcony and courtyard.

19th century Angevine house, independent and not overlooked. South facing, opposite the Loire. Wifi.

30km from Angers, 60km from Nantes. Marylou is delighted to welcome you to her character house located directly on the banks of the Loire, panoramic view from all bedrooms. Recommended by the Le Routard and Lonely Planet guidebooks

Very spacious and very comfortable barn conversion (145m²) completed at the end of 2014, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 with wet room and Victorian bath). Set in an 18 acre non-working farm with horses. Close to Ingrandes Le Fresne-sur-Loire. 30km west of Angers in the Anjou wine region and 60km east of Nantes. Sleeps 9 people, including 8 adults. Less than 10 mins drive from the Loire River, fishing, local shops and wine-tasting. Easy reach of many golf courses, chateaux, horse riding, the sea, many small restaurants offering excellent local cuisine at very reasonable prices and much more... The ground floor has 1 bedroom with a king sized bed plus a 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds. On the 1st floor there are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed the other with 2 single beds. One of the single beds has an extra “draw” bed for a child. A cot and high chair are also available if required. There is a large open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge (49m²) with lovely garden views, leading straight out on to the patio. The kitchen is well equipped including a dish washer, microwave and an espresso coffee maker. There is also a wood burner with heat distribution to the bedrooms. There is a separate laundry room with a washing machine and dryer. The garden backs on to a field with horses. It has a BBQ, tables & chairs, sun loungers and a swing chair. There are badminton, pétanque and footballs. Bikes can be hired locally. On option : There is a hot tub with “massage jets” for up to 4 people - 35€ extra per week. Possibility to rent with the use of either 2, 3 or 4 bedroom. Prices adjusted accordingly. Please ask for details. Price includes bedding, towels, electricity, heating, wood for the wood burner, services and tourist tax. Wi-fi, telephone and English or French tv. No set changeover day. 2-3 days between lettings. The house thoroughly aired, cleaned and disinfected between lettings. 14-20 nights : 10% discount from the 2nd week 21 nights or more : 10% discount 2nd gite next to owners’ house at “La Haye Claire”, less than 5 minutes drive away.

The castle with its 17 duo tone towers is one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in France! Inside, you will find the 14th century ‘Apocalypse Tapestry’. Measuring 103 metres in length, it the largest of all medieval woven tapestries.

Following a visit to the castle, take a walk along the ‘Bout du Monde’ with its impressive views of the river Maine and the château.

Since 1984, the restored 'L’abbatiale Toussaint' (the abbey-church of All Saints - 13th Century) has housed the works of the sculptor David d’Angers (1788-1856). Included are monuments, commissioned work (such as the façade of the Pantheon), and a gallery of contemporary busts and medallions.

The garden of the Museum of Fine Arts and the St-Eloi Place are accessed via the entrance to the museum on Rue Toussaint.

The first recorded example of Plantagenet gothic architecture. The cathedral is full of stunning features including its elaborate facade and stone carvings (grimacing faces, monsters and acrobats), and the stained glass window - the oldest of which dates back to 1165 AD.

Built in the 15th century by Olivier Barrault, the king’s secretary and treasurer of Britain, this magnificent site now houses the Museum of Fine Arts with collections displaying the history and heritage of Angers. There is more than 3,000m² of permanent exhibition space with further space put aside for temporary exhibits that alternate between the historical and the contemporary. Among the masterpieces on show are works from Lippi, Jordaens, Champaigne, Fragonard, Chardin, Watteau, Ingres, or Morellet.

In summer, the terrace on the waterfront offers superb views of the Loire.

A warm and relaxed atmosphere on the Loire

Located on the banks of the Loire, the face in Ingrandes sur Loire. A June Travers local cooking with the seasons, Philippe and Carole will make you Enjoy the match of food and wine : roasted pikeperch with Bonnezeaux, strawberries with red Anjou. Meetings, seminars, family meals, coach, club 3rd age.

Traditional restaurant on the road between Angers and Nantes.

At the Fireside. Private park, car park, disabled access except for the toilets.

Campsite on the banks of the Loire.

Banks of the Loire. Small house. Patio overlooking the river. Cycle shed.

An attractively-restored, semi-detached, 18th century fisherman's house right beside the river Loire in the village of Fresne sur Loire with magnificent river views. South-facing patio and garden of approx. 123m² with sandpit and river frontage. Car parking a few metres from the gite. GR.FL: Kitchen-diner opening onto lounge. WC. UPSTAIRS: Bedroom 1: double bed. Bedroom 2: twin beds. Several steps lead to shower room with WC. Additional facilities: WiFi, radio/CD player, DVD player, tumble drier, baby equipment, fishing tackle. Price includes oil-fired heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, household linen and end-of-stay cleaning. Angers 32km.

House in the village. Courtyard with balcony and patio on the banks of the Loire overlooking the river. Possibility of fishing from the balcony and courtyard.

19th century Angevine house, independent and not overlooked. South facing, opposite the Loire. Wifi.