Did you know that Anjou has the largest concentration of troglodytes in Europe, the highest castle in France, the largest medieval fortress and the largest vineyard in Val-de-Loire ?
More than 160 sites and monuments open to the public, cultural events of renown, UNESCO World Heritage landscapes, various leisure activities between the Loire and the Vineyards ... The "Wine Routes and Villages of Anjou "cross 20 000 ha with the colors and the perfumes of soils. Without forgetting the Loire but also the rivers which are source of multilevel activities...
These are all assets that make Anjou a top-class tourist destination, an exceptional living environment with a legendary Angevin sweetness, a base on which the dynamism of its companies flourishes, some of which are renowned. World.
Local specialties
Maine-et-Loire benefits from a major asset: a great diversity of productions. Strong and diverse, the agricultural economy nourishes a diversity of dishes where meat and poultry, fish, vegetables and fruits always have a privileged place. Not to mention the rich wine list and liqueurs almost unique in France.
Some Angevin specialties :
Crémet d'Anjou : A fresh dessert made from whipped cream, accompanied by natural red berries, in syrup or mashed potatoes.
Frying eels : The pieces of eels (5 cm) are floured and salted, then cooked in very hot oil and served with a persillade and garlic.
Pear Belle Angevine : Pears (Doyenné du Comice) are cooked in a syrup made with anjou red wine, orange zest, lemon, vanilla pod and clove.
Quernon d'ardoise : Created in 1966 in Angers, the quernon owes its name to the slate of rough slate cut in the slate quarries of Trélazé. This small square made of nougatine is covered with white chocolate colored blue.
Perch of the Loire angevine : Cooked in court-bouillon with white wine, the fish is accompanied by sliced mushrooms and a sauce made of fresh cream and egg yolk.
Major events and venues
EVENTS :
Carnival of Cholet : Inaugural parade on Sunday and parade on Saturday. Carnival for seniors, children, etc.
Translayon : On foot, by bike, by canoe or horseback, hikes with heritage tours and tasting.
Anjou Vintage Bike : A retro bike appointment for lovers of the little queen and lovers of trends of another era.
Bike Festival in Anjou : 170 km of a bike path unpublished to discover the Loire. Entertainment, picnic on the banks of the Loire, etc.
Days of the rose : In the city of the rose, exposure of natural roses and international competition of floral art.
Musical hours of Cunault : Baroque or romantic music, instrumental or vocal, etc.
Carrousel de Saumur : Show where military equestrian traditions and know-how coexist.
Grand Prix retro Puy-Notre-Dame : At the heart of the village winemaker, race racing cars, tricycles and sidecars competition before the war.
Large tables of saumur-champigny : Music, local products, warmth and good mood to celebrate the appellation in the evening in the heart of the city.
Vineyards, wines and hikes in the Loire Valley : Tasty hikes guided by wine growers, gourmet breaks and musical entertainment.
Festivini : Wine market, semi-nocturnal hike, torchlight descent from the castle vineyards, etc.
Heartheart : A fairy-tale atmosphere hangs over the busy city streets. Street theater, concerts, etc.
Mondial du Lion : Comprehensive International Riding Contest, Exhibitor Village, etc.
Not to mention the many festivals, Christmas markets and multiple concerts ...
PLACES TO VISIT :
Terra Botanica Park : Unpublished theme park devoted to plants for the whole family.
Bioparc de Doué : Zoological Park in a green troglodyte setting sheltering more than 1000 animals.
Château d'Angers : Fortress of the thirteenth housing home and garden, the setting of the Tenture of the Apocalypse.
Royal Abbey of Fontevraud : The largest monastic complex in Western Europe.
Oriental Park Maulévrier : The largest Japanese garden in Europe to discover day and night.
Château de Breze : A castle under a castle where eleven centuries of history are superimposed.
Castle-museum of Saumur : Overlooking the Loire and the city, this castle XIII-XIV also houses a collection of decorative arts.
Museum of Fine Arts : Paintings, sculptures and works of art from the 14th to the 21st century. Temporary exhibitions.
Armor Museum : A vast panorama of the twentieth century based on the machines that made history.
Rochemenier Troglodyte village : Museum of the troglodyte village of plain, 20 cellars remaining on 1 ha.
