The Valley routes 6 suggested itineraries

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Dear tourism professional Summary

This kit was prepared to introduce you into 2. Encounter some beautiful landscapes and unmis- Access Map 02 the richness of the and more particu- sable activities along the way! lalry present to you the newly created wine trails The Routes des Vins are not just wine trails. Stop off Map 04 in de la Loire. along the way to explore the city of , admire the sunset from the of , be awestruck 6 suggested itineraries It describes 6 major wine trails which will allow you to by the cave dwelling village of Rochemenier, or feel the figure out itineraries for your clients, groups or indivi- sand between your toes on the beaches of the Atlantic Route 1 : A journey through the Nantes vineyard 06 duals. Here we suggest draft programmes of visit, with coast. recommendations on: which heritage site should not Route 2 : Breathtaking Loire 10 be missed out, where you can have a nice 3. Taste world-class AOC-labelled and les- session, what kind of activity you can practise, where ser-known gems Route 3 : Coteaux du hills and 14 you will admire a magnificent scenery, in which place , Saumur, Jasnières, Coteaux-du-Loir, … you can have a wonderful meal or spend an unfor- The wines on the wine trails are lively, fresh and ele- Route 4 : Saumur vineyards and cave dwellings 18 gettable night. We would be happy to give you more gant. In , you will come across some information, and adapt our proposals to your expec- top-quality, world-famous AOC-labelled wines, and Route 5 : Vallée du Loir - Cycling in the vineyards 22 tations or give you more tips & contacts. also some little gems! And the region is full of spe- cialities that perfectly match with our wines. Take our Route 6 : Wine tasting on the Atlantic coast 24 Please feel free to contact us : word for it: the gastronomy of the Pays de la Loire is [email protected] worth the detour! My notes 26

Read below our four reasons for exploring the Loire 4. Meet local winegrowers and craftsmen Contacts 27 Valley wine trails, and get the most out of this big re- In the Loire Valley, you will find not only terroir, but gion full of surprises! down-to-earth, genuine people who are passio- nate about their trades. Winegrowers, restaurateurs, 1. Have some great days out exploring different wi- craftsmen and producers all share the same passion negrowing areas for their region. Icons By bike, on foot, by car, canoe or even in a traditional riverboat known as a gabare, there are many ways to On the Routes des Vins, such encounters promise explore the Pays de la Loire! Whether you prefer a day to be an enjoyable, stimulating experience! Stroll Cellar Tasting trip or a break lasting several days, the different itine- raries available offer you an opportunity to explore Restaurant Hotel Vineyard Cycle ride the vineyards at your own pace.

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Maison des vins / Wine house Circuit "Voyage dans le Vignoble de Nantes" (secteur B2)

Saint-Cyr Musée du vin / Wine museum Circuit "Panoramas de Loire" (secteur B2)

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y La Loire à vélo, c’est 800 km de chemins Circuit "Vignobles et troglodytes du Saumurois" (secteur B5) La bucoliques alternant pistes cyclables et Circuit "Belles demeures et vignoble en Vallée du Loir" (secteur B2) routes peu fréquentées, qui longent la Loire de domaines en châteaux, offrant des Domaine labellisé «Caves touristiques» Route du vignoble de la Touraine (secteur B5 à C8)

. paysages uniques, pour partie classés sur la «Caves touristiques» labelised wine cellar liste du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. RETROUVEZ LE DÉTAIL DES CIRCUITS (A à I) SUR : Parfaitement aménagée et signalisée dans les deux sens, la véloroute relie les bords du Find the detail of each circuit on : Cher à l’Océan Atlantique, en passant par Orléans, Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes. Tout Territoire labellisé "Vignobles & Découvertes" . au long du parcours,plus de 500 établissements Accueil Vélo sont prêts à vous accueillir. Territory labelised "Vineyards and Discoveries" E N P A Y S DELAL OIRE. C OM/ROUT E -DE S - VINS ROUTE 1 Day 1 Morning Day 2 Morning

The Chaussée des Moines in Vertou invites Welcome to the wine estate Poiron Dabin Lunch at Auberge de la Gaillotière Guided tour of Clisson to discover Visit and wine tasting at Château Lunch at Hall Saint-Lazare in Le Loroux to a stroll along the River Sèvre. in Château-Thébaud for a visit in Château-Thébaud, an old winery, in the the fascinating history of the city, the Cassemichère in La Chapelle Heulin, Bottereau, a gastropub in a former town and wine tasting. middle of the vines. impressive medieval castle, narrow streets built in 1601. hall, which has opted for discretion

Alternative : Wine estate Famille Lieubeau and along the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise Alternative : Segway stroll in the middle of the vines and finesse. in Château-Thébaud a range of Tuscan colors. of Château du Cleray, Vallet

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La Roche hill belvedere Visit of the Goulaine castle Exceptional dinner at Manoir Night at Seven Urban Suites (Le Loroux-Bottereau) : at the in Haute-Goulaine, a beautiful de la Boulaie in Haute-Goulaine, in Nantes, it offers the feeling Invitation to wine estate A romantic and historical Contemporary cuisine from the Night at the Best Western top of its 47 meters, in the castle on the a two-Michelin-starred of being at home right in the Château du Coing in Saint- walk in the Garenne-Lemot market for dinner at the Best Saint-Antoine, a 4-star heart of the vineyard you will banks of the Loire, today the restaurant. The dishes pull heart of Nantes. Fiacre-sur- to visit in Gétigné, an exceptional Western Villa Saint-Antoine hotel which offers a romantic enjoy a superb panorama view showcase and official museum into a whirlwind of emotions, vineyards, wine cellars and site heavily inspired by Italian hotel-restaurant in Clisson. getaway with flavors of Italy over the marshes of Goulaine of the LU biscuit collection. magnified by beautiful setting taste a range of Muscadets. architecture. facing Clisson Medieval Castle. Alternatives : Restaurant de La Vallée and Nantes. of this “ folie nantaise ” or Restaurant La Cascade, Clisson. Alternative: Hôtel La Cascade, Clisson (a typical local ).

Alternatives : Villa Mon Rêve, Basse Goulaine or Restaurant Clémence, St-Julien-de-Concelles

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Neuvy-le-Roi Seiches- Herbault sur-le-Loir Château-Renault Chambord e in a Vineuil M Baugé BLOIS L’Erdre Montreuil- Juigné Château- Neuillé- Avrillé la-Vallière Pont-Pierre Bracieux Mesland ANGERS La Loire à Vélo St-Barthélemy- Cour-Cheverny d'Anjou Trélazé Cheverny Chaumont- Beaufort- Limeray sur-Loire en-Vallée Rilly- THE LOIRE VALLEY FROM Chancay Ancenis LABOVE : WHAT ABOUT sur-Loire oi Sambin A HOTre AIR BALLON RIDE ? Vouvray Vernou- an sur-Brenne Contres Breathtaking Loire ath TOURS la Loire 2 Longué- L Amboise Jumelles Soings- St-Florent- Montlouis-sur-Loire en-Sologne ST-NAZAIRE Drain Luynes Pontlevoy le-Vieil Oisly Loire, nothing but Loire ! Brissac-Quincé les Rosiers-sur-Loire Saint-Martin-le-Beau ROMORANTIN- Gennes Au Paimbœuf Loir L’Evre Exploring this wine route, you will really feel the river Loire and its fabulous heritage. t e hio LANTHENAY L’Erdre n St-Avertin Bourré St-Brevin- Every single stage has a direct link with the Royal river. Cunault les-Pins Faye- Vivy St-Nicolas- Villandry Chambray- Montrichard ROUTE 2 Langeais Athée- Chenonceaux You will visit wine estates with and’Anjo astonishingu panorama view over the river, de-Bourgueil Joué-lès-Tours lès-Tours Monthou- St-Romain- 2 DAYS - 110 KM sur-Cher sur-Cher sur-Cher St-Père- NANTES St-Julien- have lunch on a terrace with a river view, discover the fabulous Oudon Tower which Benais Bléré St-Julien- en-Retz de-Concelles Departure St-Georges- de-Chédon from Nantes once guarded the river border or enjoy a peaceful cruise on the river…. Bourgueil sur-Cher Thouarcé SAUMUR Restigné St-Michel- Champ-sur-Layon Noyers- Chef-Chef Martigné-Briand Montbazon sur-Cher Azay-le-Rideau Cher La Chemillé yon Parnay la Loire Rigny-Ussé St-Aignan Selles-sur-Cher la Plaine-sur-Mer L’Evre Valanjou Varrains Montsoreau Meusnes Chauvé Tigné Châteauvieux Doué- St-Cyr-en-Bourg Concourson-sur-Layon la-Fontaine Savigny- Beaumont-en-Veron Pornic en-Veron Brézé Fontevraud- St-Georges- Trémont des-Gardes Les Verchers- l'Abbaye Vihiers sur-Layon Cravant- 10 The LoireV Valleyaude winelnay routes 11 CHINON les-Coteaux Montreuil- Rivière Montrésor Valençay Vezins Bellay La Roche-Clermault Panzoult le Puy-Notre-Dame Cléré- LOCHES Bourgneuf-en-Retz sur-Layon Nuaillé Ligré la Sèvre Nantaise l'Ile-Bouchard Ste-Maure-de-Touraine Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile Léméré Machecoul Bouin I Ecueillé nd la Guérinière Maulévrier re Paulx Ligueil

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Mirebeau LÉGENDE Wine roads in Loire Valley Cave touristique Craon Wine cellar Circuit "Lac de Grand-Lieu" (secteur B2/C2)

Maison des vins / Wine house Circuit "Voyage dans le Vignoble de Nantes" (secteur B2)

Saint-Cyr Musée du vin / Wine museum Circuit "Panoramas de Loire" (secteur B2)

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y La Loire à vélo, c’est 800 km de chemins Circuit "Vignobles et troglodytes du Saumurois" (secteur B5) La bucoliques alternant pistes cyclables et Circuit "Belles demeures et vignoble en Vallée du Loir" (secteur B2) routes peu fréquentées, qui longent la POITIERS Loire de domaines en châteaux, offrant des Domaine labellisé «Caves touristiques» Route du vignoble de la Touraine (secteur B5 à C8)

. paysages uniques, pour partie classés sur la «Caves touristiques» labelised wine cellar liste du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. RETROUVEZ LE DÉTAIL DES CIRCUITS (A à I) SUR : Parfaitement aménagée et signalisée dans les deux sens, la véloroute relie les bords du Find the detail of each circuit on : Cher à l’Océan Atlantique, en passant par Orléans, Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes. Tout Territoire labellisé "Vignobles & Découvertes" . au long du parcours,plus de 500 établissements Accueil Vélo sont prêts à vous accueillir. Territory labelised "Vineyards and Discoveries" E N P A Y S DELAL OIRE. C OM/ROUT E -DE S - VINS ROUTE 2 Day 1 Morning Day 2 Morning

Wine tasting at wine estate Domaine Visit of Oudon’s medieval castle to discover Lunch at La Table du Pêcheur in Ancenis, des Génaudières in Le Cellier, the river Loire across centuries through with a waterfront terrace. Fresh fish Visit and wine tasting at Domaine des Galloires in Drain, Lunch at restaurant La Citadelle in Champtoceaux. with a breathtaking view over the Loire. audiovisual display. On the rooftop, one of specialities, seafood platter and Loire with an exceptional view on the Loire. Here, Malvoisie, an aromatic Old stone and wooden beams atmosphere, it offers traditional the most beautiful views over the river ! specialities. produced from Pinot Gris grapes, is an institution. dishes of .

Alternative : Ancenis local market on Thursday and Alternative : Les Terrasses de Bel-Air, Ancenis. Alternative : Brasserie La Cohue in Champtoceaux Saturday mornings

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Cycle ride on the Loire by bike Visit of St-Florent-le-Vieil, Dinner at restaurant La Gabelle Night at Hostellerie de La Cruise on the Loire with La Luce. Dinner at Restaurant Clémence, a gourmet Night at Residhome Les Berges de la itinerary, slowly enjoying a city of character ! in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, its Gabelle in Saint-Florent- The tour introduces passengers to the restaurant on the banks of the Loire Loire**** in Nantes, located in the heart the beauties of the Royal river. Its abbey-church marks the panoramic view over the Loire le-Vieil. The hotel boasts a river’s wildlife, and also to the buildings in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles. Regional and of the new Euronantes district, Loire landscape. A tour of the offers a spectacular sunset peaceful setting on the banks along its banks. Along the way, passengers creative cuisine using fresh local products. on the banks of the Loire. The aparthotel old town or a walk along the when night falls. It perpetuates of the Loire River. can enjoy some magnificent views, The spirit of Clémence, mother of the enjoys a great location that allows you

Julien Gracq promenade the region’s gourmet tradition Alternative : Château de la Turmeliere***, including fishing villages and a monumental famous “beurre blanc” sauce, still reigns to easily walk to the city center and to the on the Loire banks will reveal and offers dishes prepared Orée d’Anjou (groups) garden built on a rocky outcrop. over the restaurant. train station.

its beauty and charm. with flavoursome, Alternative : O’Deck, Nantes Alternative : L’Hôtel*** , Nantes locally-sourced produce.

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ANGERS La Cour-Cheverny Coteaux du Layon hills SIP A COCKTAIL Cheverny L’Authion IN ANGERS ! TOUR THE COINTREAU OR GIFFARD Chaumont- Les Ponts-de-Cé DISTILLERIES ! Limeray sur-Loire and castles Chancay Rilly- 3 sur-Loire Sambin la Loire Vouvray Vernou- an sur-Brenne Contres la Loire ath The Coteaux du Layon hills and castles wine route starts in Angers, where you can visit TOURS L Amboise Savennières Béhuard Soings- the city, the castle and its famous medieval Tapestry, and last but not least Montlouis-sur-Loire en-Sologne Rochefort- Luynes Pontlevoy ST-NAZAIRE the Anjou-Saumur Wine House. Along this itinerary, pretty villages follow one another: Oisly sur-Loire Saint-Martin-le-Beau Chaudefonds- Brissac-Quincé ROUTE 3 ROMORANTIN- sur-Layon Savennières, Béhuard or La Possonnière... Paimbœuf Loire 2 DAYS - 90 KM St-Avertin Bourré LANTHENAY St-Brevin- Beaulieu- Departure This trail is also an opportunity to discover local restaurants and taste the Anjou chicken, les-Pins sur-Layon Vivy St-Nicolas- Villandry Chambray- Montrichard St-Aubin-de-Luigné from Angers with a glass of Savennières. After that, stop at Rablay-sur-Layon to admireLangeais the work of Athée- Chenonceaux de-Bourgueil Joué-lès-Tours lès-Tours Monthou- St-Romain- sur-Cher sur-Cher sur-Cher St-Père- craftsmen, or take the time to visit the highestBenais castle in : the Château de Brissac, Bléré St-Julien- en-Retz Rablay- St-Georges- still home to the Brissac Family. sur-Cher de-Chédon sur-Layon Thouarcé Bourgueil St-Michel- Restigné Noyers- Chef-Chef Aubigné- Montbazon sur-Cher Champ-sur-Layon Azay-le-Rideau Cher sur-Layon la Loire Parnay Rigny-Ussé St-Aignan Selles-sur-Cher la Plaine-sur-Mer Evre Le Layon Chauvé Montsoreau Châteauvieux Meusnes

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Mirebeau LÉGENDE Wine roads in Loire Valley Cave touristique Craon Wine cellar Circuit "Lac de Grand-Lieu" (secteur B2/C2)

Maison des vins / Wine house Circuit "Voyage dans le Vignoble de Nantes" (secteur B2)

Saint-Cyr Musée du vin / Wine museum Circuit "Panoramas de Loire" (secteur B2)

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. paysages uniques, pour partie classés sur la «Caves touristiques» labelised wine cellar liste du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. RETROUVEZ LE DÉTAIL DES CIRCUITS (A à I) SUR : Parfaitement aménagée et signalisée dans les deux sens, la véloroute relie les bords du Find the detail of each circuit on : Cher à l’Océan Atlantique, en passant par Orléans, Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes. Tout Territoire labellisé "Vignobles & Découvertes" . au long du parcours,plus de 500 établissements Accueil Vélo sont prêts à vous accueillir. Territory labelised "Vineyards and Discoveries" E N P A Y S DELAL OIRE. C OM/ROUT E -DE S - VINS ROUTE 3 Day 1 Morning Day 2 Morning

After a stroll in Savennieres, a “ little city Discover Béhuard, an island village that Lunch at La Corniche, in St-Aubin-de- Discover charming winegrowers’ villages Wine tasting at the wine estate Château de Lunch at Les terrasses de Bonnezeaux of character ”, enjoy a wine tasting session is a delight to explore ! This little village Luigné. The restaurant proposes a market- on the wine route : Aubigné-sur-Layon, Fesles in Thouarcé. The winegrowers will be in Thouarcé, a gourmet bistro serving at Domaine du Closel. Discover famous dry is also a pilgrimage site. cuisine made with fresh local produces. Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé. delighted to let you explore the vineyards traditional cuisine in the middle

white, red, rosé and sparkling wines Alternative : La Croisette, open from May to around the property and the splendid barrel of the vineyards. and feel under your feet the slopes of slate September, Béhuard cellar where their prestigious cuvées are aged. hillsides warmed by the sun of Anjou.

Day 1 Afternoon Day 2 Afternoon

Views on Ardenay’s windmill, Wine tasting at the wine estate Dinner at La Table de la Bergerie Night at the Domaine de la Visit the Château de Brissac : Discover the Loire Valley wines Dinner at Les 3 lieux Night at Les 3 lieux, tucked Corniche Angevine and Guerin Domaine FL in Rochefort- (1 Michelin Star) in Champ-sur- Soucherie, in Rochefort-sur- the tallest Castle in France. diversity in the Caves de la in Les-Ponts-de-cé, with away on the banks of the Loire, mill and panoramas sur-Loire. One vineyard, five Layon. The cuisine is refined, Loire. Beautiful views of the With its 7 floors and 204 Loire, in . a fabulous view on the Loire, this former fishing hook factory, on vineyards. appellations : it celebrates authentic and contemporary. vineyards in each guest room. rooms, Brissac deserves either inside or on the terrace. steeped in local heritage, Anjou, crafting exceptional The menu changes with the Roger and Pascale Beguinot its nickname of “ Giant of the The Chef and his team prepare has been transformed into wines of finesse, purity, seasons and gives pride designed this house to make it Loire Valley ”. traditional meals with fresh a unique friendly and intrepid elegance, and substance. of place to the work of local an ideal place to rest and relax. seasonal produce for all kinds venue incorporating a Hotel,

Alternative : Château de Bellevue, producers. The estate is located Alternative : Château de l’Epinay, of appetites, big or small. a Restaurant and a Bistro. Val-du-Layon in the heart of the Coteaux Saint-Georges-sur-Loire du Layon wine region.

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St-Michel- Noyers- sur-Cher Chef-Chef Around Saumur, you’ll discover a new world of Montbazonunderground life and the famous Cher “ troglodyte ” cave dwellings dug in tufa stone. But also astonishing architecture, St-Aignan Selles-sur-Cher castles, a royal abbey, monumental cellars, mills and the rich landscapes of the UNESCO la Plaine-sur-Mer Evre Le Layon Louresse- ROUTE 4 Chauvé Rochemenier la Loire Loire Valley. Your route will be marked out with wineries and vineyards. Stop and meet Châteauvieux Meusnes 2 DAYS - 90 KM St-Cyr-en-Bourg Montsoreau Doué- Departure the local winemakers who’ll share their pasison with enthusiasm. You will taste Pornic la-Fontaine from Saumur the wines produced on these soils : Saumur-Champigny or Saumur Rouge with aromas Brézé Fontevraud- of wild fruits, Coteaux de Saumur or Coteaux du Layon with golden reflections, l'Abbaye the festive sparkling Saumur Brut or Crémant de Loire, gourmet Saumur Rosé Montrésor Valençay Le Layon Montreuil- or Cabernet d’Anjou... and so many others... The vineyards and the universe of the le Puy-Notre-Dame Bellay incredible underground world of Saumur are waiting for you. Have a great time!LOCHES Bourgneuf-en-Retz Ste-Maure-de-Touraine Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile

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. paysages uniques, pour partie classés sur la «Caves touristiques» labelised wine cellar liste du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. RETROUVEZ LE DÉTAIL DES CIRCUITS (A à I) SUR : Parfaitement aménagée et signalisée dans les deux sens, la véloroute relie les bords du Find the detail of each circuit on : Cher à l’Océan Atlantique, en passant par Orléans, Tours, Saumur, Angers, Nantes. Tout Territoire labellisé "Vignobles & Découvertes" . au long du parcours,plus de 500 établissements Accueil Vélo sont prêts à vous accueillir. Territory labelised "Vineyards and Discoveries" E N P A Y S DELAL OIRE. C OM/ROUT E -DE S - VINS ROUTE 4 Day 1 Morning Day 2 Morning

Visit the Chateau de Saumur, the castle Visit the renowned Ackerman cellars - the Lunch at La Table des Fouées in Saumur. Visit the Château de Brezé. Considered Step down into the Robert & Marcel cellars Lunch at Diane de Méridor, in Montsoreau. of Dukes of Anjou. It stands at the edge pioneer of Loire Valley fine sparkling wines. Taste local specialties inside an amazing as one of the most intriguing castles of in Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg for an amazing Located on the banks of the Loire River of an abrupt cliff and boasts prime views Uncover the secrets of the méthode troglodyte cave. the Loire, partly due to its underground experience : inside the underground galleries just a few meters from the Château of the city and the Loire Valley. traditionnelle. Plunge into the heart Alternative : Lunch with a majestic view over the Loire fortress. Discovering the castle’s history will 8 true-to-life sets relate the history of the de Montsoreau, the restaurant proposes of unique and monumental tuffa stone River at Le Castellane, Chenehuttes-Treves-Cunault allow to understand the bond some of the Saumur winegrowers and all the secrets of a regional cuisine made with fresh cellars. Travel through monumental Kings of France had with it. the process from the soil to quality products. exhibitions of passionate artists. Alternative : The extraordinary medieval fortress the glass. Visit followed by a wine tasting. Alternative : Cycling visit and wine tasting at famous Chateau of Montreuil-Bellay Bouvet-Ladubay cellars in Saumur.

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Visit Turquant, a very pleasant Welcome to the royal abbey Dinner at Le Plantagenet A stay at the heart of Fontevraud small village that is literally built of Fontevraud, the largest in Fontevraud. Contemporary Royal Abbey ? Fontevraud The cave dwelling village Wine tasting at the wine Dinner at L’auberge Bienvenue Night at L’auberge Bienvenue***. into the hillside of tufa stone. abbey in . It is one and bistro cuisine combined with L’Hôtel offers an incomparable museum of Rochemenier estate Domaine de la Paleine, in Doué la Fontaine. Reputed Quality and comfort amenities... of the unmissable stops on a classic French dishes served experience. Sleeping in the invites to discover in Le-Puy-Notre-Dame. as one of the best tables in the Large bright extremely visit to the Loire Valley. in a refurbished restaurant. tranquil silence of the Abbey, an underground world : two Production of more than region, the Auberge Bienvenue comfortable rooms. Each room A stop, but also a destination… walking alone through the ancient troglodytic farms with 100,000 bottles in red, white, proposes regional dishes with has been individually thought Alternative : Exceptionnal dinner at an essentially unique site ! Fontevraud Le Restaurant (1 Michelin star) monastery as night falls… these their rooms and dependencies. rosé or sparkling organic wines. fresh produce from local out and well decorated with are magical private moments. A unique underground lifestyle markets and producers. pleasant soft tones. in the Loire valley ! Alternative : A night at Hostellerie de la Alternative : Chai de la Paleine, Croix Blanche*** facing the abbey Le-Puy-Notre-Dame

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EXPLORE THE Afternoon . Wine tasting RENOWNED MOURAT WINE ESTATE 6 on the Atlantic coast ON YOUR HORSE !

The first step of this circuit is the charming village of Brem-sur-Mer, on the Vendée Atlantic coast, with its listed Saint-Nicolas Church. From there, drive to the old fishing village La Gachère. What a better place to taste ROUTE 6 the local oysters, accompanied by a glass or two of Fiefs vendéens white wine. 1 DAY - 31 KM Departure In the summer, don’t forget your swimsuit to enjoy the waves of the Discover the marshlands Tour and wine tasting at the Exceptionnal dinner at Les Night at Les Brisants***. from Brem- on the sandy beaches of Bretignolles sur mer. Sea, wine and sun are on the agenda ! at your own pace by horse, wine estate Domaine Saint- Brisants* in Bretignolles-sur-Mer, Contemporary and cosy decor, sur-Mer stand-up paddle or kayak. Nicolas. The winegrowers in front of the sea.Depending on harmonious colours, Enjoy the peace and quiet provide high quality wines what the market and tides bring high-quality service. The rooms of this nature reserve. and conduct the vineyard him, this local chef allows you to and suites ensure you the most according to the principles discover the fine produce from pleasant stay bathed by the of Biodynamics, thus his region, combining a strong light of the Vendée coast. respecting the balanced and culinary heritage and a creative privileged environment. mind that never sleeps

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PAYS DE LA LOIRE KITS ROUTE 1 FOR TOUR OPERATORS

We have more information on our destination that we would be happy to share with you. Please come back to us and ask for our kits on • CYCLING TOURISM, with infos on The Loire by bike, The Velodyssey or The Vélo Francette cycling routes ROUTE 2 • THE LOIRE VALLEY and ist castles • THE ATLANTIC COAST, from La to the Vendée beaches • CITYBREAKS in Nantes, Angers or Le Mans

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CONTACT Agence régionale des Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire Tourism board Virginie Priou + 33 240 89 89 70

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S. Gaudard, Jean-Sébastien Evrard, Agence - Les Conteurs, Christiane , Auberge de la Gaillotière, Best Western Villa Saint-Antoine, Château Cassemichère, A. Lamoureux, Manoir de la Boulaie, Franck Charel, Domaine des Galloires, Le Champalud, D. Drouet, J.D Billaud Nautilus, Th. Le Gourrierec, Domaine FL, JS. Evrard/Table de la Bergerie, Château Soucherie, E. Caracciolo, Caves de la Loire, Les 3 lieux, Ackerman,

ROUTE 6 S. Bonniol - Visuelles, Domaine de la Paleine, Auberge Bienvenue, Istock, Hôtel la Croix Banche, D. Darrault - Abbaye de Fontevraud, P. Beltrami, J.Ph Berlose-Cemjika, J. Damase, A. Lamoureux - Vendée Expansion, Guillaume Chevalier Photo, LKlugt - Atout France, Domaine Saint-Nicolas

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