Guidebook for Parçay-les-Pins
Food Scene
These are some of our favourite places to eat that are local to La Croix or in the larger towns like Saumur which can be visited easily from La Croix
The nearest bar/cafe to La Croix - run by Darren & Louise. Great to enjoy a quick beer, coffee or a steak et frites! On a Wednesday night they have a Pizza night and on a Thursday they have a Fish & Chips night - it is advisable to book ahead as these are popular evenings. In addition they run various themed evenings throughout the year, we will advise you of any that coincide with your stay
Café Le Musée
2 Bis Pl. Jules DesboisThe nearest bar/cafe to La Croix - run by Darren & Louise. Great to enjoy a quick beer, coffee or a steak et frites! On a Wednesday night they have a Pizza night and on a Thursday they have a Fish & Chips night - it is advisable to book ahead as these are popular evenings. In addition they run various themed evenings throughout the year, we will advise you of any that coincide with your stay
Le Grand Bleu
6 Rue du MarchéOur favourite restaurant in Saumur. The fish and seafood are great!
le Bouff tard
5 Pl. du Huit MaiPerfect for a French lunch or dinner. Good food, great service and great wine.
Logis Hôtel le Pélican
8 Pl. du PélicanA great place for great food in Vernantes
L'Hélianthe
Ruelle Antoine CristalFabulous food in a fabulous restaurant in the cave
Le Terrier du Château
Fabulous setting with a view to die for. Fab food too
Parks & Nature
Perfect place to enjoy a swim and relax on a Summers day. Good for all ages with shallow water for little ones and deep lakes for teenagers to jump in! Also great to take inflatables. lifeguards in July & August with cafe/bar and toilets.
16 locals recommend
Les Farmers - Hommes Lake
Perfect place to enjoy a swim and relax on a Summers day. Good for all ages with shallow water for little ones and deep lakes for teenagers to jump in! Also great to take inflatables. lifeguards in July & August with cafe/bar and toilets.
Lac de Rillé
A great place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with a drink or two
Shopping
Saumur
Lovely town to wander around.
Arts & Culture
In the local village, holds events during the year for children to enjoy.
25 locals recommend
Castle Gizeux
Le ChâteauIn the local village, holds events during the year for children to enjoy.
Chateau de Langeais
Place Pierre de Brosse
Chateau de Saumur
Entertainment & Activities
Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetGreat zoo for all to enjoy - just south of Saumur
La Flèche Zoo
Drinks & Nightlife
A great tour in the caves under Saumur which ends with a wine tasting experience not to be missed!
19 locals recommend
Caves Louis de Grenelle
839 Rue MarceauA great tour in the caves under Saumur which ends with a wine tasting experience not to be missed!
Essentials
Super U
Route de VernantesNearest supermarket - only 10 mins by car