In and Around Angers
For the Kids L'Etang Parc de Loisirs
Lots of hot air balloons, pony rides, bikes and feeding the animals. You get the picture. No restaurant so you may want to consider picnic. Closer to Saumur than Angers.
www.parc-etang.com
Chateau D’Angers
Dating back to the Plantagenet dynasty, this was once one of the most formidable military fortresses in France. You will see the chateau as you approach the town one of the major attraction in this castle is the ‘Tapestry of the Apocolyse’ woven around 1375.
angers.monuments-nationaux.fr
Promenade du Bout du Monde
Domaine Saint Pierre
Visit this owner/grower vineyard, most of the wines are at very reasonable prices, less than €5 at cellar-door. At that price you’ll need some room in the boot for a carton or two!
www.domaine-saint-pierre.com
49290 Chaudefonds-sur-Layon t: 33 (0)2 41 78 04 21
Domaine du Closel Chateau des Vaults
Visit this vineyard to experience the wines of the Anjou-Saumur district. You can visit for public tasting from Monday through to Saturday and by appointment.
www.savennieres-closel.com
1, place du Mail?49170 Savennieres