Modern House 3 Bedroom Cottage (LL001958)

Eating Out

'Good Restaurants'
"Au Val de Loire and La Toque Blanche in Rosiers. Les Naulets d'Anjou in Gennes. The bar/restaurant Le Cabernet d'Anjou in Le Thoureil. All good. For a meal with a difference try Les Cathedrales de la Saulaie in Doue la Fontaine - great! "

Local Area and Activities

'Gardens'
"Numerous lovely gardens at Villandry; Guy de Maupassant, Allones. Le Prieure de Cosmes in Tours. The Japanese gardens at Maulevrier. Les Chemins de la Rose in Doue la Fontaine can be part of a day shared with a visit to Doue Zoo, one of the best of the ecolgically-minded collections around"

'Saumur'
"A visit to the military cavalry school at St-Hilaire-St-Florent to see the displays at le Cadre Noir is recommended"

'Saumur Wines'
"In Saumur you should not miss the various cellars of Langlois Château, Gratien Meyer and Bouvet Ladaubay to learn about the production of sparkling wines - and the tastings.... As well as the famous châteaux names there are the less well publicised such as Brissac, Boumois, Montgeoffrey, Le Plessis Bourre and Le Plessis Mace. Often these are also private residences and visits paid are warm and welcoming"

'Troglodyte Villages'
"Not far from home are troglodyte villages which can be visited. These were inhabited until less than 90 years ago. If the world before lifes luxuries became commonplace is of interest, then this is a place to visit"

Markets and Shopping

'Local Markets and Supermarkets'
"Markets at Doue la Fontaine on Mondays, Gennes Tuesdays, Brissac Thursday and Saumur on Saturday. There are supermarkets in Gennes and Hypermarkets in Angers and Saumur "