Unwind at Camping Le Barrier in Turquant

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.

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

Beuxes, a small village with a thousand discoveries: ponds, streams and castles offer you beautiful panoramas and stories of the Nord-Poitou and Touraine regions... a trip to the country where the cultivation of truffles was invented!

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.

A short, signposted route through the Poitou vineyards at the gateway to Anjou. Within a small area, the historic and built heritage is incomparably rich: picturesque villages, troglodytic sites, mills, dolmens, wash-houses and dovecotes form an uninterrupted string of secret nuggets.

This circuit will make you see several dolmens, a "mound" where large slabs were collected by our ancestors of the Neolithic, a hike that alternates between fields and undergrowth that crosses pretty villages.

This path will make you discover the limestone hills around Loudun. Privileged witnesses of the geological and historical evolution of our regions, they tell the formidable story of the Neolithic men who were sanctuaries there, relayed later by the Celts and the Gallo-Romans.

The Chemin d'Aliénor is a 90 km cycling route. It links the Loire à Vélo to the Scandiberique via the Ligne Verte, an old railroad line between Châtellerault and Loudun.

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 http://randoendeuxsevres.fr/index.php?id_product=1705&controller=product and on sale at the Tourist Office of Pays Thouarsais

Comfortably equipped, this elegantly decorated house was completely renovated in 2022, offering light-filled rooms that are a pleasure to live in. On the ground floor are the living room, WC, shower room and a first bedroom. Upstairs are the 2 other bedrooms. From inside this holiday rental, as well as from the pleasant garden, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the breathtaking view over the vineyards or the adjoining semi-troglodytic mill dating from the 16th century. The owners, who live nearby, will be delighted to tell you all about the history of the place and the region. From the gîte, it's easy to set off on foot, by bike or by car to discover the region's rich heritage and natural beauty: the charming, characterful villages of Turquant, Montsoreau, Candes-Saint-Martin and Fontevraud, the vineyards, the Loire, the châteaux, the troglodyte caves, the cycling and walking routes... Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

The Demeure de la Vignole is a four-star hotel with 11 rooms, an apartment and a troglodyte, heated pool. This 17th-century hotel with character overlooking the Loire, also has a reception or seminar room and a fitness room.

Discover our traditional mushroom cellar and its museum trail! You can buy fresh mushrooms from the cellar and preserves from Le Saut aux Loups in the shop, located in former troglodyte dwellings. You'll also find a range of local products.

The Camping de l'Isle Verte campsite beside the Loire is an ideal base for exploring the Saumur region. Quiet campsite, close to shops.

Beautiful 3 star hotel, located in a nice village, with 11 spacious and personalized decoration rooms. You will be able to have a rest and will appreciate the garden, the spa and the indoor swimming pool. Bar, lunch and dinner with booking in advance (48h), laundry service (15€), baby bed (10€), meeting room, shop, pets allowed with extra charge (10€).

In the last century, this superb cellar was a major centre for the production of "tapées" apples in the region. A veritable industry in the 19th century, it disappeared completely after the First World War. Today, Jackie and Robin invite you to discover this mysterious delicacy, which has been the subject of numerous television reports. The one-hour guided tour takes you back in time to the hardworking lives of our ancestors, in a late 19th century atmosphere. The reconstruction of the troglodytic dwelling, the apple ovens and the tools of yesteryear immerse visitors in the atmosphere of the time. The historical context and production process are also explained in a film. Finally, the tour ends with the inevitable tasting of rehydrated or dried tap apples.

Installed in a Chateau of the Loire, a museum of contemporary art with an exceptional collection. The 30 meter high terraces of the castle offer exceptional views of the Loire, the confluence of the Vienne and the Loire and the village of Montsoreau. Since 2016, the Château de Montsoreau has been home to Philippe Méaille’s collection of contemporary art. Displayed over three floors (2500m2 of exhibition area), this collection is the world's largest art fund of works by the Art & Language movement, a collective of artists who created Conceptual Art. Throughout the year, concerts, conferences, performances and temporary exhibitions put the spotlight on important international artists.

15th-century château, redesigned in the 17th and 19th centuries, situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the Loudun plain in the commune of Roiffé. Still preserved today are the main building with its wooden courtyard, a medieval gatehouse between two towers, and the ruins of the castral chapel near the old fortifications.

René I of Anjou’s "Château of Love " on its "emerald rock", the Château de Saumur played host to kings and prisoners and is one of the greatest and last untouched remnants of princely architecture from the Valois dynasty in the Middle Ages. The château appeared in all its glory in the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry illumination and has had a turbulent past, narrowly avoiding demolition. The 11th century Romanesque tower was surrounded by four round towers before it was levelled off. Louis I of Anjou decided to transform the château into a palace. In the 15 century, his son, Louis II, made it look how you see it now. King René’s spirit may linger but, for a century after his death, it was left empty until the protestant Duplessis-Mornay moved in in 1589. Dark times came after the governor was forced into exile following Henri IV’s assassination. The château was pillaged by Louis XIII’s soldiers and saved from demolition by Napoleon I who turned it into a state prison. Saumur Council bought it in 1906 to restore it to house the municipal museum, approved by Musée de France, displaying notably Count Charles Lair’s collection. The first floor of the castle houses an exceptional collection of decorative arts including furniture, tapestries and ceramics from the 14th to the 18th century. As an international horse riding capital, Saumur collects harness equipment from Antiquity to the early 20th century. A selection from the Horse collection (saddles, bits, stirrups) is on display in the former abbey.

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.

Are you more of a jungle, a bamboo grove or a palm grove? Swim from one tropical atmosphere to another and dive into water at 29°C all year round. Lagoons, secret caves, slides, wild rivers or a wave pool... this aquatic paradise is full of activities. With the Deep Nature SPA, relax in the heart of 1,300m² of wellness with tropical nature as a backdrop (relaxation sessions, baths, treatments and soothing massages).

Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers is a singular, mysterious and romantic work of art. Throughout its history, it has known sumptuous glory, neglect, bold reconstruction, dramatic fire and astonishing survival. In 2017, the crazy project of enabling as many people as possible to contribute to its rescue was launched by the Dartagnans company and the "Adopt a Castle" network. Today, it belongs to 25,000 people involved in a major project to save it and bring it to life. Don't miss Easter, Les Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, Summer evenings at La Mothe Chandeniers, Nuit des châteaux, Halloween, Les féerique.

Center Parcs Domaine du Bois aux Daims offers various activities that will delight the whole family.

Shanti Farm is a family permaculture farm It offers visits throughout the year, by appointment; Direct sale of eggs, free-range hens, organic non-labeled, seasonal vegetables and plants.

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.

Beautiful built heritage, admire the monumental cellars dug in the tufa stone and the architectural diversity of this classified Historical Monument Visits can be organized upon registration, followed by wine tasting of the fortress.

This historic residence, a former Abbey farm (12th to 18th centuries), offers tasty family-style dining. Everything is homemade using seasonal produce, including that from the estate's vegetable garden. An excellent wine and drinks list. Enjoy the beautiful historic setting of the dining rooms and the terrace in the garden with its century-old trees at your own pace, in a warm and friendly atmosphere... Groups welcome for lunch... all year round by reservation. Rent the Demeure to organise your family celebrations, christenings, first communions... Take advantage of the professional kitchen, the 2 dining rooms and the garden. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

You can enjoy a local wine, a beer, a cocktail or a coffee... We also have a snack bar and a grocery shop. Closed on Mondays in HS. Open every day in S.

LA CAVE is a warm place in a troglodyte village and on the road to the Loire by bike. You can enjoy a wine from the region, a beer, a cocktail or a coffee... We also offer a small restaurant as well as a grocery store.

The owner, Jean-Yves Auradon, has been working hard since 1989 to promote the culinary specialities and wide variety of wines from the Loire Valley. His aim is to promote the skills of craftsmen and producers, to develop the sensory experience around their products, and to cultivate an art of living while sharing encounters and simple pleasures. For a purchase or a tasting break, at any time of day, welcome to "Loire Gourmande"! From 29/03 to 24/12 Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in HS. Closed Wednesday, Thursday S.

The menu changes every week, depending on the season and the inspiration of Chef Romain Butet. As for the wines, Hélène Guibrunet will give you her expert advice. You'll have a very pleasant bistronomic break here, warmly welcomed in a modern, elegant setting, in the air-conditioned dining room or on the pleasant courtyard terrace. Our cuisine has won awards and accolades from various guides, including the Guide 109 ("the new blood of French cuisine") 2021 Gault & Millau, "the guide to today's talents" and the Michelin guide in 2021! A must-see! Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

The P'tit bar de Mestré is the perfect place to meet up at different times of the day. Breakfast, bar service, lunch, tea room, dinner, games evenings, themed evenings on Fridays from September to June... With its roots firmly planted in the village, come and discover this warm and inviting place! Don't forget to book. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. S: closed Monday, Tuesday

On the Lion d'Or's shady terrace, enjoy a light lunch overlooking the Loire and close to the château, or simply a drink or ice cream.

Comfortably equipped, this elegantly decorated house was completely renovated in 2022, offering light-filled rooms that are a pleasure to live in. On the ground floor are the living room, WC, shower room and a first bedroom. Upstairs are the 2 other bedrooms. From inside this holiday rental, as well as from the pleasant garden, you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and the breathtaking view over the vineyards or the adjoining semi-troglodytic mill dating from the 16th century. The owners, who live nearby, will be delighted to tell you all about the history of the place and the region. From the gîte, it's easy to set off on foot, by bike or by car to discover the region's rich heritage and natural beauty: the charming, characterful villages of Turquant, Montsoreau, Candes-Saint-Martin and Fontevraud, the vineyards, the Loire, the châteaux, the troglodyte caves, the cycling and walking routes... Enjoy your stay in the Loire Valley!

The Demeure de la Vignole is a four-star hotel with 11 rooms, an apartment and a troglodyte, heated pool. This 17th-century hotel with character overlooking the Loire, also has a reception or seminar room and a fitness room.

Charming, typical and quiet guest rooms in the heart of a Loire village. The old village can be visited via a small lane. The “Côté Jardin” room is semi-troglodyte. Each room has bathrooms, WC and a private terrace.