touristic guide Pays de la Loire

In 1884 Elisa Amiot founded her sparkling wine company at St Hilaire-St Florent. A woman of character she demanded the highest standards: to develop and distribute a top quality Saumur, recognised around the world. 5km of galleries and a captivating tour await you – discover a world of flavours...

”Happy is he who, like Ulysses, has had a good journey”. Remember those lines from across the centuries? Within the grand lodge of Petit Lyré, sits a 16th century turret housing the Museum Joachim du Bellay. 5 rooms recall the voyage of the celebrated Angevin poet from the banks of the Loire to...

The Castle of la Groulaie was one of the most important medieval fortresses of Brittany. The listed 14th and 16th century communal area houses a museum print workshop, seasonal art exhibitions and remarkable historic reconstructions like the medieval archery tournament. Groups welcomes all year r...

Leaving Lorient for the isle of Groix and from Quiberon for Belle-Île-en-Mer and the isles of Houat and Hoëdic, we welcome you aboard the Conseil Général du Morbihan fleet. Come and visit the charming isles of Brittany-South. Aboard comfortable ferries, you step into this paradise after a 30-50 m...

Visit this craftsman's workshop and see the tree of weather-vanes. Demonstration by Philippe, the weather-vane maker who will relate their history. 95% of our weather-vanes are unique. Restoration and manufacture of signs, zinc and copper roof ornaments eg. spikes, galleries... Can deliver to Fra...

Stroll in the rose garden to uncover the secrets of this flower. Visit the distillery where the precious eau de rose is made. After the unusual Museum of the Rose and visit to the cellar area you can visit an eco-museum of historic farming. A visit full of aromas and discoveries. Guided tours.

In the heart of the Guerande salt marshes, Land of Salt offers you guided tours of the salt pits, an exhibition area of the life in the salt marshes (panoramic terrace with viewpoint and telescope) and a shop selling salts and regional specialities. Open daily. Accessible to persons with reduced ...

”The most Angevin of all”. For heritage amateurs, the building reveals the happy marriage between fortress and princely domain. Follow the footsteps of Louis XI, François 1st and Joachim du Bellay and witness the Angevin architecture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance of which the balcony and...

Over 450 m2, more than 2,000 authentic pieces from the collection of Roger Bellon, creator and museum guide, (military vehicles, uniforms, weapons, photographs, letters). Relive the great moments of local military history. Open from 01/04 to 15/10, Tues to Sun and public holidays, from 2-5.30pm a...

Among the vast caverns dug in the Middle-Ages visitors will discover the prehistoric geology hall, a hall about the extraction of tuffa and a Mushroom farm that's been active since the early 20th century: culture of Paris, Pleurotes, Pied-Bleus, Shitaké mushrooms. Guided tour (1 hr) : 4,90€. Sale...

Ideally situated near the Loire valley, 5 mins from Saumur on the Angers road, and 2 mins from the A85 motorway, this establishment warmly welcomes you. 23 rooms with heated pool, free WiFi, games room (billiards, tabletennis, bowls..) Traditional quality cooking. 2 air-conditioned reception room...

A succession of squares, cobbled streets and ancient facades recreated to follow certain historical styles produce this living collection of exhibits - 35 trades over 5,000 m2. 2011 Season "'The Instantaneous - Savoir-faire". Consult the program of events on our website: www.musee-metiers.fr .

The interior of this Chateau contains architectural elements that are unique in the West of France, like the Alchemy fireplace and the dining room. Lived in all year round, there are costume collections, mortarboards, weapons, paintings and 17th/18th century furniture from the château de Chambord...

Camifolia is a green curtain at the heart of the Hyrôme valley. The Chemille aromatic and colourful garden of medicinal plants contains more than 400 species with surprising properties. Many themes linked to their medicinal properties are developed over the 4 hectare site : a garden of fibres and...

The boat trip-restaurant is the ideal venue for your group celebrations and outings. To eat or just enjoy the cruise, the Hirondelle will adapt to your needs. We also do full day trips with other activities. Please contact us.