The Rivers Maine and Loire are central to this department which bears their names. A holiday in Maine et Loire would not be complete without visiting the magnificent chateaux built by medieval kings and nobles around the River Loire in this glorious green countryside with its gentle climate. One of the most romantic is 'Chateau de Montsoreau'. 'Chateau d'Amour' at Saumur has museums dedicated to the arts and horses. In the cliffs around Saumur, long tunnels hewn along the limestone - known as 'tufa' - form caves used as wine cellars, mushroom farms and restaurants.
22km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Luxury Gites and Cottages with Pool, B&B Available
Anjou Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Bourgueil Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Chinon Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Saumur Bedrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
La Maison Neuve Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Le Friche Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Price: £300 to £1000
18km Bourgeuil | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Two Pretty and Quiet Gites with Large Heated Pool
The Grange Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
The Grenier Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: €430 to €1200
16km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
5 Apartments in Mansion, Pool, Large Secluded Garden
La Maison Aubelle - Apartment 1 - Jardin Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Apartment 2 - Stable Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Apartment 3 - Tour Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Apartment 4 - Gaudrez Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Apartment 5 - Coach House Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: €875 to €1250
1 km Allonnes | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Spacious Traditional Farmhouse with Heated Pool
La Forge Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
La Grange Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Price: £280 to £870
12km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Luxury Rural Cottages 5 Minutes from Montsoreau
Le Robinier Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 3
L'Etable Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Price: £250 to £390
22km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Gorgeous Gites in Beautiful Surroundings.
Gite Heron Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Chardonneret Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Hibou Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Price: €250 to €750
6km Vern d'Anjou | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Groundfloor Farmhouse Cottage, 30km NW Angers
La Gaulerie Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: £275 to £365
15km Doué-la-Fontaine | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Charming Cottage, Terrace & Facing a Norman Castle
Place du Chateau Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Price: £200 to £300
2km Gennes | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Delightful House with Views of the River Loire
The Besse House Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 7
Price: £300 to £450
13km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Apartment in L'un des Plus Beaux Villages de France
Apartment Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: £180 to £260
15km Doue-la-Fontaine | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Cottage, Farmhouse, Pool, Tennis Court & Gamesroom
Les Deux Chenes - self catering Bedrooms: 1/2 Sleeps: 4
Room 1 Twin Beds or Superking Double En Suite Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Room 2 Twin Beds or Superking Double En Suite Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: £275 to £395
5km Noyant | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Two Character Properties & B&B with Shared Pool
La Coyere Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 2/6
The Cottage Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 2/4
The Wine Store Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: £295 to £750
19 km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Farmhouse with Lovely Heated Swimming Pool
Farmhouse Bedrooms: 5 Sleeps: 10
Cottage Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Apartment Bedrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Price: £250 to £1200
La Touche | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Manorial Hamlet & Heated Pool Offering Gite Rentals
La Touche Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
La Touche Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
The Barn Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Price: £320 to £675
1km Saumur | Maine et Loire | Western Loire
Traditional Tuffeau Cottage with Stunning Views
River View Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps: 2/4
Price: £270 to £370
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