Camping Municipal Les Grenettes: adventures in La Varenne

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.  

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

This traditional 160 m² house in Nantes has recently been renovated to welcome family and friends. Sleeping up to 10 people, the 1st floor features : a cosy lounge, a kitchen that opens onto the lounge, a WC, a bathroom with a large shower bathroom with large shower, a first bedroom with 160 cm bed and large cupboard, a second bedroom with 140 cm bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, and a third bedroom with third bedroom with 2 90cm bunk beds. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped: oven, hob, fridge, filter coffee maker filter coffee maker + Senseo, toaster, kettle, dishwasher... Ground floor: large room with billiards table, lounge, 2 double bedrooms with 140 cm beds and large wardrobes, bathroom with shower. shower room, WC, utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. To the rear: large courtyard for parking vehicles and a garden area, To the front: a garden area. This family home is close to shops, places of interest and a wide range of activities for families and friends. with family or friends. Nearby: La Loire à Vélo, Golf de l'Ile d'Or, Natural'Parc, Zoo de la Boissière du Doré, kayak hire, Champalud and its magnificent view over the Loire... kayak hire, Champalud and its magnificent view over the Loire...

Want to get some fresh air and unwind from your day ? This walk is made for you. Prepare your aperitif and take your friends on board for a twilight stroll ... A moment of relaxation and calm guaranteed.

Gourmet, discovery or enchantment, discover all the walks on the Loire departing from Le Cellier, between Angers and Nantes: - Discovery tour: Would you like to discover the Loire in complete tranquillity? Let yourself be carried away... Détours en Loire offers you a walk to discover the river. Listen to birdsong, watch them take flight, contemplate the sun's rays reflected in the water... The Loire offers you its magic and its landscapes: Les Folies Siffait, the medieval Château d'Oudon, the Génaudières vineyards, the Château de Louis de Funès... A diversions? A hankering? The discovery walk can be adapted to suit you. - Aperitif on the water" cruise: Want to get some fresh air and relax at the end of the day? This is the cruise for you. Prepare your aperitif and join your friends, family or colleagues for a twilight cruise... You're guaranteed to relax and unwind for 2 hours. - Robinson's Picnic" cruise: Pack your picnic lunch and head off for a break from the hustle and bustle... Giovanni and his team will take you to a remote spot where no one will come looking for you! A break to get away from it all and reconnect with nature. A moment to yourself, gourmet, simple and as authentic as you want it to be... - Grill on the Loire" cruise: pack your grills for a barbecue lunch on the Loire. With family or friends, feast your eyes on the beautiful Loire at lunchtime. A feast for the eyes and the taste buds, in the heart of an exceptional setting. - Snack on the water" cruise: Here's an unusual picnic! Pack your sandwiches and set off for a trip on the Loire for your lunch. A simple, authentic way to spend time with family and friends. - Loire River Cruise & Country Lunch": Give the captain free rein! He'll take you for a ride on the water and take you to a secret location for lunch in the countryside... A magical experience! An original proposal, pleasure guaranteed for a late morning departure and an afternoon return. - Bivouac on the banks of the Loire" cruise: Want a longer break? Bring your tents and duvets... To fully appreciate the peace and quiet of the surrounding area, Détours en Loire offers you a complete change of scenery: thanks to our perfect knowledge of the area, you will be dropped off after a walk on a well-chosen beach, for a bivouac in complete tranquillity. For your seminar or team-building requirements, contact the team directly by telephone. Tour subject to sailing conditions.

This 82m² flat, renovated in 2023, is on the first (and top) floor of a small building. It's a very bright flat with contemporary decor. Thanks to its large balcony with furniture, you can enjoy the view of the Cellier forest, a great place for walks and trails, while being close to all the shops in the centre (supermarket, bakery, butcher's, hairdresser, etc.). You can sleep up to 8 people in the 3 bedrooms and sofa bed in the living room. It offers all the comforts you'll need. The accommodation has 3 double beds and 2 single beds, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a double washbasin unit. There is a separate toilet. Bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen has a fridge, induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Coffee pods, tea bags and a coffee machine are available. A TV and Wi-Fi internet access are available free of charge. Parking is no problem, with a car park close to the building and street parking available. Entrance and departure are independent with a key box system. I remain available by SMS 24/24h if you need more information. A deposit is required at the time of booking (deposit not debited).

This brand-new, calm and elegant single-storey flat is located on the ground floor of a small residential building. You'll benefit from a terrace and direct access to the Cellier forest, a great place for walks and trails, as well as being close to all the shops in the centre (supermarket, bakery, butcher's, hairdresser, etc.). The accommodation sleeps up to 3 people, with 1 double bed (160x200) in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. It offers all the comforts you'll need. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, toilet and vanity unit. Bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen has a fridge, induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Coffee pods, tea bags and a coffee machine are available. A TV and Wi-Fi internet access are available free of charge. Parking is no problem, with a car park close to the building and street parking available. Entrance and departure are independent with a key box system. I remain available by SMS 24/24h if you need more information. A deposit is required at the time of booking (deposit not debited). Hide details

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the heart of the Ile d'Or golf course and on the route of the Loire by Bike. The restaurant is housed in a restored former sheepfold and serves traditional cuisine. The peaceful setting is ideal for family meals, seminars, weddings or receptions, with views over the Loire and the hillsides.

Awaken your taste buds to the flavours of traditional, sought-after cuisine in a green, soothing setting. You won't be disappointed by the restoration of the premises, and you'll be charmed by the ambience of the place. Whether you're with family, friends or a business meeting, you'll find the menu that suits you best. A traditional but stylish restaurant to suit all types of clientele. After a good meal, you can relax on the golf course just a stone's throw from the restaurant, and take in the beautiful views over the Loire and the hillsides. Open every day (lunchtime only). Evenings by reservation only (for groups of 20 or more).

Traditional restaurant and wine cellar, superb provençal terrace, a great place to recharge on a lunch break or for dinner. A little corner of paradise.

Come and enjoy a delicious meal combining French tradition and creativity. Morgan, the head chef, concocts dishes that exude the flavours of fine but generous cuisine. You'll enjoy authentic recipes with a touch of originality; ideas and innovations have always been part of the French culinary tradition. The restaurant also offers a catering service for your wedding or any other event: The teams at Auberge Le Vieux Cellier will bend over backwards to put on the event of your dreams. As well as creating a menu to suit your tastes, they will help you set up the decor for your reception area.

Gérard and Thierry Ménoret, two brothers, took over this family business nearly 20 years ago. Together with their chef, Morgan, they invite you to come and discover a traditional cuisine that cleverly blends flavour, tradition and a touch of modernity. The restaurant is housed in a former wine cellar, where the wine press still stands, a reminder of the past of this former farmhouse inn. Two function rooms are also available to celebrate your family events - weddings, birthdays, christenings, communions, etc. - as well as your business or association events. - as well as your business or association events - seminars, reunions, age groups, general meetings, etc. A catering service allows you to prepare the meal in the location of your choice.

On the banks of the Loire, the restaurant Le Havre de Paix is the ideal refuge for gourmets, whether they are regulars or just passing through the pretty town of Oudon. This is the place to enjoy top-quality traditional cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere!

Take a break on the terrace, in the shade of the walnut tree, for a drink or a charcuterie or cheese board! Attention food lovers! Many local specialities: wines from the Côteaux d'Ancenis, Malvoisie, Muscadet, regional and Breton beers, a selection of charcuterie and cheeses from the Pays de la Loire.

Enjoy fresh produce, homemade ice creams and sorbets and a wide range of organic and natural wines.

Set in lush green surroundings, Les Grenettes campsite has been awarded the "Accueil Vélo" label and offers 20 pitches on almost 1 hectare of land. There are a number of facilities for cyclists and other holidaymakers, including lock-up facilities, a car wash, a restaurant, a tumble dryer and a barbecue. Toilets and showers are accessible to people with reduced mobility. The campsite also welcomes motorhomes. During your stay at La Varenne, take in the panoramic view of the Loire Valley from the top of the church and enjoy a glass of Malvoisie from one of the winegrowers.

This traditional 160 m² house in Nantes has recently been renovated to welcome family and friends. Sleeping up to 10 people, the 1st floor features : a cosy lounge, a kitchen that opens onto the lounge, a WC, a bathroom with a large shower bathroom with large shower, a first bedroom with 160 cm bed and large cupboard, a second bedroom with 140 cm bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, and a third bedroom with third bedroom with 2 90cm bunk beds. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped: oven, hob, fridge, filter coffee maker filter coffee maker + Senseo, toaster, kettle, dishwasher... Ground floor: large room with billiards table, lounge, 2 double bedrooms with 140 cm beds and large wardrobes, bathroom with shower. shower room, WC, utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. To the rear: large courtyard for parking vehicles and a garden area, To the front: a garden area. This family home is close to shops, places of interest and a wide range of activities for families and friends. with family or friends. Nearby: La Loire à Vélo, Golf de l'Ile d'Or, Natural'Parc, Zoo de la Boissière du Doré, kayak hire, Champalud and its magnificent view over the Loire... kayak hire, Champalud and its magnificent view over the Loire...

This 82m² flat, renovated in 2023, is on the first (and top) floor of a small building. It's a very bright flat with contemporary decor. Thanks to its large balcony with furniture, you can enjoy the view of the Cellier forest, a great place for walks and trails, while being close to all the shops in the centre (supermarket, bakery, butcher's, hairdresser, etc.). You can sleep up to 8 people in the 3 bedrooms and sofa bed in the living room. It offers all the comforts you'll need. The accommodation has 3 double beds and 2 single beds, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a double washbasin unit. There is a separate toilet. Bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen has a fridge, induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Coffee pods, tea bags and a coffee machine are available. A TV and Wi-Fi internet access are available free of charge. Parking is no problem, with a car park close to the building and street parking available. Entrance and departure are independent with a key box system. I remain available by SMS 24/24h if you need more information. A deposit is required at the time of booking (deposit not debited).

This brand-new, calm and elegant single-storey flat is located on the ground floor of a small residential building. You'll benefit from a terrace and direct access to the Cellier forest, a great place for walks and trails, as well as being close to all the shops in the centre (supermarket, bakery, butcher's, hairdresser, etc.). The accommodation sleeps up to 3 people, with 1 double bed (160x200) in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room. It offers all the comforts you'll need. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, toilet and vanity unit. Bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen has a fridge, induction hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Coffee pods, tea bags and a coffee machine are available. A TV and Wi-Fi internet access are available free of charge. Parking is no problem, with a car park close to the building and street parking available. Entrance and departure are independent with a key box system. I remain available by SMS 24/24h if you need more information. A deposit is required at the time of booking (deposit not debited). Hide details

The Athimon family welcome guests to an old wine-grower's house on a hillside at the heart of their vineyard, with superb views of the river Loire. Partly fenced, private garden of about 300m². Lounge/diner with open-plan kitchen. Bedroom 1: double bed, en-suite shower room with WC. 5 steps lead up to Bedroom 2: extra-long double bed , bunk beds. Shower room. WC. Additional facilities : WiFi access, stereo, CD player, baby equipement. Price includes: aerothermal heating, electricity. Extra charges for bed linen and towels. Footpaths near the gite (GR3, Loire à Vélo cycle path...). St Florent le Vieil 30km.