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Discover Anjou ...
The village of Angrie in the Maine-et-Loire department, is situated in the heart of the Loire Valley, known as the Cradle of the French Language for its linguistic purity and the Garden of France for its vineyards, fruit orchards and gardens. In 2000 the Maine-et-Loire was one of the Loire River Valley departments to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The region is also renowned for its vivid landscapes, big skies and luminous light which has attracted poets, writers, artists and painters for centuries.
Discover the natural beauty of the outdoors ...
Cycling: RouteYou, Loire a Velo, La Velo Francette
Golf: UK Golf Guide, Anjou Golf and Country Club
Navigable waterways: Maine Anjou Rivieres, Anjou Navigation
International horse trials in Le Lion d'Angers: Mondial du Lion
The spectacular Cadre Noir at Saumur: Le Cadre Noir
Discover culture/history/museums ...
Numerous chateaux including Angers Chateau and its famous tapestry of the Apocolypse: Chateau d'Angers, Chateau du Plessis Bourré, Chateau de Brissac
Gardens : Jardin des Plantes, Terra Botanica, Ile de Versailles in Nantes, Jardins du château du Pin
Museums : La Mine Bleu, Cointreau
Modern art: A visit to Nicolas Bréhéret's distinguished contemporary art and sculpture gallery, next to Angers Cathederal, in a superb converted chapel, is a must! Art Chapel Gallery
Fête des Moissons Battages et Vieux Métiers - held in Angrie each year on the second weekend in August. A wonderful and fascinating display of agriculture past: Fete de Moissons
Discover antiques and collectables ...
Rue Toussaint Brocante du Chateau in Angers hosts a fascinating quality antiques and collectables fair on the first Sunday of each month.
As well as a monthly market, Rue Toussaint has an eclectic mix of unusual and high end antique shops.
Some of the best brocante markets are held in the area including: La Braderie du Canal Saint-Martin in Rennes, Brocante de Durtal, Brocante Place Viarme in Nantes.
Discover Loire Valley wines from various appellations ...
Muscadet, Anjou Rouge et Rose, Saumur, Chinon, St Nicholas de Bourgeuil, Coteau du Layon.
Discover eating ...
Auberge de la Diligence: a true gastronomic delight located just a few minutes drive down the road!
Ferme Auberge La Touche: delightful food direct from the farm.
Creperie La Bateliere: beautiful location right on the water's edge at Grez Neuville "un village de charme".
For more information visit ...
Anjou Tourist Information Office: www.anjou-tourisme.com
La Veillonnais, 49440 Angrie, Maine et Loire, France
Telephone: +33 (0) 6 29 65 22 90, Email: enquiries@laveillonnais.com