Guidebook for Ambillou-Château
Sightseeing
This is a zoo housed in an old limestone quarry and is a must even for people who hate zoos. With luxurious vegetation and animals kept in spacious ‘natural’ enclosures.
204 locals recommend
Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetThis is a zoo housed in an old limestone quarry and is a must even for people who hate zoos. With luxurious vegetation and animals kept in spacious ‘natural’ enclosures.
One of the best known abbey complexes in France, is 13 kilometres south-east of Saumur. A really interesting place to visit for the history and the architecture.
69 locals recommend
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
One of the best known abbey complexes in France, is 13 kilometres south-east of Saumur. A really interesting place to visit for the history and the architecture.
A park with a collection of 15,000 rose bushes of 1,400 different varieties some of which are exclusive to the park.
31 locals recommend
Rose Garden - Roads to Rose
A park with a collection of 15,000 rose bushes of 1,400 different varieties some of which are exclusive to the park.
Terra Botanica is a botanical theme park, in the heart of the Anjou region. Offers a multidimensional experience of plant life from all six continents.
170 locals recommend
Terra Botanica
Rte d'ÉpinardTerra Botanica is a botanical theme park, in the heart of the Anjou region. Offers a multidimensional experience of plant life from all six continents.
Built on the foundations of a medieval fortress the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture. Features on the Unesco World Heritage list.
197 locals recommend
Azay-le-Rideau Castle
19 Rue de PineauBuilt on the foundations of a medieval fortress the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture. Features on the Unesco World Heritage list.
This second most visited château in France (after Versailles), is a dream place to visit; a masterpiece of the French Renaissance.
540 locals recommend
Chateau de Chambord
This second most visited château in France (after Versailles), is a dream place to visit; a masterpiece of the French Renaissance.
A must see! Built between 1515 and 1521, its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture and extensive gardens make it a showpiece.
472 locals recommend
Chateau de Chenonceau
A must see! Built between 1515 and 1521, its late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture and extensive gardens make it a showpiece.
The current chateau sits on the site of an 11th century fortification that was destroyed paving the way for the 15th - 16th century castle that you can see today.
91 locals recommend
Château d'Ussé
338 Château d'UsseThe current chateau sits on the site of an 11th century fortification that was destroyed paving the way for the 15th - 16th century castle that you can see today.
Completed in 1536, the chateau was built in a Renaissance style and is surrounded by beautiful formal gardens.
267 locals recommend
Chateau de Villandry
3 Rue PrincipaleCompleted in 1536, the chateau was built in a Renaissance style and is surrounded by beautiful formal gardens.
One of the best preserved medieval towns in France. Joan of Arc stayed in the Chateau in 1429 just before she began your quest to liberate France from England.
136 locals recommend
Royal Fortress of Chinon
2 Rue du ChâteauOne of the best preserved medieval towns in France. Joan of Arc stayed in the Chateau in 1429 just before she began your quest to liberate France from England.
Built on the 10th century remnants of a fortress built to protect Blois, the Chateau de Chaumont was built in the years between 1465 and 1510 by Charles I and Charles II d'Amboise.
227 locals recommend
Chaumont Castle
Built on the 10th century remnants of a fortress built to protect Blois, the Chateau de Chaumont was built in the years between 1465 and 1510 by Charles I and Charles II d'Amboise.
Founded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located on a rocky ridge overhanging the river Maine. Home of the Apocalypse Tapestry.
238 locals recommend
Chateau d'Angers
2 Prom. du Bout du MondeFounded in the 9th century by the Counts of Anjou, was expanded to its current size in the 13th century. It is located on a rocky ridge overhanging the river Maine. Home of the Apocalypse Tapestry.
Fortress during the 13th century under the minority of Saint Louis then residence of the dukes of Anjou, the castle of Saumur overhangs majestically the Loire River.
120 locals recommend
Chateau de Saumur
Fortress during the 13th century under the minority of Saint Louis then residence of the dukes of Anjou, the castle of Saumur overhangs majestically the Loire River.
Called the troglodyte cathedrals, 50 caves 15-20 m high. Impressive and well worth a visit.
Rue des Perrières
Called the troglodyte cathedrals, 50 caves 15-20 m high. Impressive and well worth a visit.
A well preserved Troglodyte village. A living museum of how people used to live in this region.
14 Rue du Musée
A well preserved Troglodyte village. A living museum of how people used to live in this region.
built between 11th and 16th centuries. It sits atop an incredible underground fortress, which has only recently been opened to the public.
76 locals recommend
Château de Brézé
20 Rue de l'Amiral Maillé Brézé built between 11th and 16th centuries. It sits atop an incredible underground fortress, which has only recently been opened to the public.
miniature sculptures of all the major architectural landmarks of the Loire Valley. The attention to detail is phenomenal.
17 locals recommend
Pierre et Lumiere
Route de Gennesminiature sculptures of all the major architectural landmarks of the Loire Valley. The attention to detail is phenomenal.
Arts & Culture
The Cadre Noir is an equestrian display team based in Saumur. It is one of the most prestigious horsemanship schools in the world.
74 locals recommend
Cadre Noir De Saumur - National School D'equitation
170 Avenue de l'Ecole Nationale d'EquitationThe Cadre Noir is an equestrian display team based in Saumur. It is one of the most prestigious horsemanship schools in the world.
A theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows.
492 locals recommend
Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryA theme park based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. It has several 3D cinemas and a few 4D cinemas along with other attractions and shows.
An historical theme park near Cholet. The park is the second most popular attraction in France after Disneyland Paris. It's well worth a visit for the spectacular horsemanship and falconry.
767 locals recommend
Puy du Fou
An historical theme park near Cholet. The park is the second most popular attraction in France after Disneyland Paris. It's well worth a visit for the spectacular horsemanship and falconry.
Food Scene
Lovely food and wine - one of my favorites;
Place de l'église
49350 LES ROSIERS-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. 02 41 51 80 30
7 locals recommend
Gennes
Lovely food and wine - one of my favorites;
Place de l'église
49350 LES ROSIERS-SUR-LOIRE
Tél. 02 41 51 80 30
Le Prieuré
Rue Comté de CastellaneExcellent food and wine in a lovely historical setting.
Gastronomic restaurant on the banks of the Maine river, opposite Angers Chateau. A one star michelin chef.
Le Favre d' Anne
21 Bd du Maréchal FochGastronomic restaurant on the banks of the Maine river, opposite Angers Chateau. A one star michelin chef.
Restaurant troglodytic - traditional "fouaces"
(bread which is cooked over a wood fire in an
oven)
9 locals recommend
Louresse-Rochemenier
Restaurant troglodytic - traditional "fouaces"
(bread which is cooked over a wood fire in an
oven)
Drinks & Nightlife
Many fabulous wine to taste after a short lesson in wine making and a tour of the caves. Well worth your time and the wines are reasonably priced.
3 Rue Léopold Palustre
3 Rue Léopold PalustreMany fabulous wine to taste after a short lesson in wine making and a tour of the caves. Well worth your time and the wines are reasonably priced.
19 Rue Léopold Palustre
41 D751Visit wine caves and taste still and sparkling wines
Excellent sparkling wine and the cave tour is a good experience.
25 locals recommend
Bouvet Ladubay Sa
11 Rue Jean AckermanExcellent sparkling wine and the cave tour is a good experience.
A traditional producer of fine sparkling wines - guided tour of the caves then tasting. The Art-deco building is beautiful.
17 locals recommend
Gratien et Meyer
Route de MontsoreauA traditional producer of fine sparkling wines - guided tour of the caves then tasting. The Art-deco building is beautiful.
7 Route d'Angers
7 D748Offers a selection of local wines.