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The Loire is one of the most beautiful and historic regions in France. Although it is impossible to list all the sights and actvities, this page gives a short summary of popular sights and their driving time from Les Bouchettes. The sights are listed in four categories: Other activities include cycling, walking, canoeing and wine tasting
at local vinyards Refer to the regional tourist office site for extensive information about the area. For further holiday accommodation throughout France, visit Casamundo.co.uk |
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 Local excursions (less than 1 hr drive) |
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| Doue-la-Fontaine | 7 mins | Doue has an unusual zoo set on two levels. This is one of the area's top tourist attractions. The town is also famous for its rose gardens and troglodyte sites. | |
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4 mins | Charming wine-growing village in the heart of the Saumur vineyards. Known as 'The Ancient Town of Character' with magnificent 12th century Colliegial Church. Also famous for the Retro Grand Prix held in July each year where the streets are lines with straw bales; a typical French event replicating Grand Prix's of old!!!! | |
| Montreuil-Bellay | 10 mins | Ville Fleurie with an imposing medieval chateau with gorgeous river walks. | |
| Rochemenier | 10 mins | Visit the famous Troglodyte village; see how people used to live!! | |
| Saumur | 20 mins | Chateau town and home of the Cadre Noir. Renowned for its wines, shopping, markets and Loire River. | |
| Chateau Breze | 20 mins | Sixteenth century chateau with underground chambers and tunnels. | |
| Chateaux Brissac | 30 mins | Extravagant chateau located between Doue and Angers | |
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| Montsoreau Candes St Martin |
35 mins | Classified in the category of "Plus Beaux Villages de France", these picturesque villages are situated at the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers. Montsoreau chateau has been turned into an elaborately presented and child-friendly museum. |
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| Abbaye de Fontevraud | 40 mins | The tombs of the Plantagenet royal family are at the heart of this stunning Romanesque abbey and monastry complex. | |
| Richelieu | 45 mins | ||
| Chateaux Montgeoffroy | 45 mins | Perfectly preserved 17th century chateau. Located between Angers and Saumur. | |
| Angers | 45 mins | The capital of the historic Anjou region boasts numerous attractions including its chateau, the tapestry of the apocalypse, the cathedral, a number of museums and of course 'shopping'. | |
| Chinon | 45 mins | Lovely old town with streets of character and famous market. | |
| Day trips (less than 2 hrs drive): |
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| Loches | 1hr 20 mins | Medieval town with walled citadel. | |
| Tours | 1hr 15 mins | ||
| Le Mans | 1hr 30 mins | ||
| Poitiers | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
| Nantes | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
| Chateau Chambord | 2 hrs | Francois I's magnificent "hunting lodge" is one of the best known Loire chateaux. | |
| Chateau Chenonceaux | 2 hrs | The most graceful of all Loire chateaux spans the River Cher. | |
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| Chateau Villandry | 1 hr 15 mins | Chateau featuring superb renaissance gardens. | |
| Chateau Plessis-Bourre | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
| Day trips to the coast: |
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| La Rochelle | 2hrs | ||
| Les Sables-d'Olonne | 1hr 45 mins | ||
| La Baule | 2hrs 15 mins | ||
| L'Ile d'Yeu | 2hrs 15 (ferry port) |
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| Marais Poitevin National Park | 2hrs | ||
| Leisure parks,
activities and family attractions |
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| Zoo de Doue | 7 mins | A land of Discovery; a must for all ages. | |
| The Puy du Fou park | 50 mins | Medieval theme park | |
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Outdoor activity park with slides, rides |
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| Futuroscope | 1 hr 15 mins | A Spectacular Theme Park | |
| Eurodisney | 2 hrs* |
*TGV direct from Angers to Eurodisney | |
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Indoor softplay centre in Angers - ideal on rainy days! |
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| Hollypark | 1 hr | Theme park, funfair and rollercoaster rides. | |
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