A stay at a Les Ponts de Cé campsite will undoubtedly take you along the wine trail. If there were a single word to describe the wines of the Loire Valley, it would be diversity. What a wealth of terroirs, climates and soils to be found in this region, spread out around the meandering Loire! Here's an overview of the finest appellations.
The vineyards of the Loire Valley produce famous white wines. The village of Pouilly sur Loire produces two renowned AOC wines: pouilly sur loire and pouilly fumé. The best-known is pouilly fumé, best drunk young. AOC coteaux du vendômois is a dry, fruity white. The AOC quart de chaume refers to a custom from the Middle Ages whereby peasants ceded a quarter of their harvest to their suzerain. Quart de chaume has been classified as a Grand Cru since 2014. More confidential, Touraine Mesland is a floral white with a silky mouthfeel. Coteaux du Giennois is made from Sauvignon grapes. As for coteaux du loir, it comes in dry or sweet white. The coteaux de saumur, made from the chenin grape, is harvested when very ripe. Lively and unctuous, coteaux de saumur can be kept for 10 to 15 years.
When it comes to red wines, Cabernet Franc is the region's finest. The vineyards of the Loire Valley are proud to include this prestigious grape variety. For example, Cabernet Franc produces the AOP Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil. Supple and fine, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueilis highly appreciated. Made from the same grape and pineau d'aunis, saumur champigny is a classic. Young and light, it goes well with fish and grilled meats. When older and more structured, saumur champigny marries harmoniously with dishes in sauce or game. Another emblematic red AOC:Anjou Villages Brissac. Grown by some thirty producers,Anjou villages brissac is a wine for laying down that goes well with red meats and grilled meats. With a fine plate of charcuterie, AOC coteaux du vendômois offers a well-structured red. Structured, too, is the red version of Touraine Mesland. The coteaux du giennois offers top-quality wines. Made from a variety of grape varieties, such as pineau d'aunis in red, coteaux du loir is an excellent choice for food pairing.
Cabernet d'Anjou is the best-known rosé in the Loire region, with a very substantial production of 42 million bottles. But Cabernet de saumur, grown nearby, bears little resemblance to it. While Cabernet d'Anjou is characterized by its fruity sweetness, Cabernet de Saumur is a Loire rosé that produces dry to semi-dry wines.
So you see, during your stay in Maine et Loire, you'll want to discover the wines of the Loire Valley!
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The Loire is an ideal destination for a romantic boat trip, whether for the whole family, with commentary or accompanied by a meal, to make your stay an unforgettable experience.
The Doué-La-Fontaine Biopark, just 30 minutes from our Angers campsite, is unique in more ways than one. More than just an animal park, the design of this living space truly immerses visitors in the natural environment of the species they encounter. The first special feature is its 17-hectare site in the heart of falun quarries, an aggregate of shells, sand and clay dating back to the Paleolithic period, when the sea was present in Anjou.
World-renowned for its equestrian school and exceptional shows, the Cadre Noir de Saumur is just 45 km from your accommodation at Slow Village en Val de Loire.
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Most of the Châteaux de la Loire were built during the First and Second Hundred Years' Wars, on the banks of the Loire or its tributaries. They were then redeveloped during the Renaissance, when they lost their defensive vocation.
Center Parc Le Bois aux Daims, just 1 hour's drive from your Slow Village campsite in Angers, is the perfect place for a family day out.
The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts an incredible number of royal châteaux from Angers to Sully Sur Loire.
A typical Angevine slate quarry at Noyant-la-Gravoyère: a site unique in Europe that takes you 126 metres underground!
In the heart of the Loire, the Ile de Béhuard, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the only island in the entire course of the Loire!
Explore the banks of France's longest river by bike: whether you're touring or taking a family outing, this is a unique experience you won't want to miss!
An ideal place to stroll and relax, in a precious natural environment just a stone's throw from downtown Angers.
Looking for activities for your vacation in the Maine-et-Loire region? Experience unforgettable relaxation in the heart of nature.
Enjoy all the pleasures and benefits of water during your vacation in the Loire Valley!
If you're looking for thrift shops in the Angers area, we've compiled a list of the best addresses for you.
Don't miss a visit to this unique theme park just outside our campsite in Angers! Terra Botanica is unique in that it is both a horticultural park and a leisure park just outside Angers. A stroll through thousands of plant species and pollinating insects from 5 continents would already have been quite a journey. But Terra Botanica goes one step further to offer you an even more fun experience!
Former seat of the Plantagenets, Angers is the historic capital of Anjou. Between the Loire and Maine rivers, it offers an infinite variety of activities, from cultural visits to nature walks, water sports and gastronomic discoveries. The city of Angers Loire Métropole in the Loire Valley abounds in tourist attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage Loire castles, abbeys and vineyards to visit on walking tours.
Anjou wines are world-renowned: from Coteaux du Layon to Crémant de Loire, from Cabernet d'Anjou to Saumur-Champigny!
A châteaux weekend: a themed getaway in the Loire Valley that's sure to delight young and old alike!
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