Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Maine et Loire, Pays de la Loire

July 30, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Maine et Loire, France including Manoir de Clairefontaine, Clos des Cordeliers - Domaine Ratron, Domaine de Rocheville, Domaine de Nerleux, Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier, Chateau de Serrant, Chateau du Plessis-Bourre, La Mine Bleue, Chateau de Breze, Chateau de Montgeoffroy.
Restaurants in Maine et Loire

1. Manoir de Clairefontaine

Manoir de Clairefontaine Clairefontaine, 49150 Bauge, Bauge-en-Anjou France +33 6 07 17 46 32 http://www.manoirdeclairefontaine.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 163 reviews

Manoir de Clairefontaine

Clairefontaine is an old barn (XII-XIVèmes centuries) of Cistercian monks transformed into a noble mansion by the late fourteenth century. It is located in a landscaped park with flower gardens and ponds. Many domestic animals live in Clairefontaine. The mansion, private and inhabited all year round, is fully furnished with furniture XV-XVII centuries eras. The interior tour of the mansion is only guided and lasts approximately a quarter past one. It takes place for individuals and groups all year round by appointement.

2. Clos des Cordeliers - Domaine Ratron

clos des Cordeliers, 49400 Souzay-Champigny France +33 2 41 52 95 48 http://www.clos-des-cordeliers.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Clos des Cordeliers - Domaine Ratron

Le Clos des Cordeliers et son vignoble de 22 hectares sont situés au cœur de l'AOP Saumur Champigny. Ici, le vin est avant tout une histoire de famille et de tradition. Depuis 4 générations, la famille RATRON s'implique dans l'envie de valoriser son cépage emblématique, le Cabernet Franc. Chaque jour, Marie-Françoise RATRON a à cœur de mettre en valeur l'expression de ce terroir grâce à une conduite du vignoble en lutte raisonnée. La diversité du sol, composé de tuffeau ou de la pierre de Champigny, permet l'élaboration des deux cuvées phares du domaine, Prestige et Tradition, aux qualités et richesses aromatiques distinctes.

3. Domaine de Rocheville

Les Hauts de Valbrun, 49730 Parnay France +33 2 41 38 10 00 [email protected] http://domainederocheville.fr/
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Domaine de Rocheville

Le Domaine de Rocheville est un domaine récent créé en 2004 au cœur de l'appellation Saumur Champigny, à Parnay, près de Saumur. Depuis 2013, son chai contemporain et écoresponsable, unique en Val de Loire, s'élève entre la Route des Vins de Saumur et la Loire. Le Domaine produit des vins blancs, rouges, rosés et pétillants, élégants et racés, en Saumur Blanc, Saumur Champigny, Saumur Rosé et Crémant de Loire. Labellisé Terra Vitis depuis 2011, le Domaine de Rocheville est certifié Agriculture Biologique depuis 2019. En 2020, il a également été récompensé du Grand Prix d'Or des Trophées de l'Oenotourisme. Visites de chai et des caves, visites de vignes à pied ou en véhicule électrique, visite gourmande, dégustations dans la grande salle ou sur la terrasse panoramique, animations, locations de salle pour les particuliers (mariages, anniversaires...) ou les séminaires d'entreprise, événements autour du vin, les occasions ne manquent pas de nous rendre visite, alors n'hésitez pas !

Reviewed By Manda_169

What a place! Can’t recommend this enough! There are a variety of tours to choose from - we chose the 3 Eur per person self tour around the vineyards (perfect if you have arrived on bike!) which also includes 3 wines to taste (of your choice) upon return to base. There are reds, whites, a sparkling white and a Rosé to choose from. The outside seating area offers lovely views. Nathalie, our host, was so informative and her English is faultless! The nicest person we’ve met on our travels to date! She even dropped our wine purchases back to our Airbnb in Saumur (to save us lugging them back by bike!) Service like this deserves a mention ???? We hope to return one day...

4. Domaine de Nerleux

4 rue de la Paleine, 49260 Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg France +33 2 41 51 61 04 http://www.domaine-de-nerleux.com
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Domaine de Nerleux

5. Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier

14 rue du Musee, 49700 Louresse-Rochemenier France +33 2 41 59 18 15 [email protected] http://www.troglodyte.fr
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier

Located in Western France, between the Loire valley and the Atlantic coast, the Museum of th cave dwelling village of Rochemenier invites you to discover an underground world.

6. Chateau de Serrant

Rd 723, 49170 Saint-Georges-sur-Loire France +33 2 41 39 13 01 [email protected] http://www.chateau-serrant.net/
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4.5 based on 416 reviews

Chateau de Serrant

7. Chateau du Plessis-Bourre

49460 Ecuille France +33 2 41 32 06 72 [email protected] http://www.plessis-bourre.com/
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4.5 based on 318 reviews

Chateau du Plessis-Bourre

Reviewed By NeedToSeeItAll - Perth, Australia

We had our wedding at the Chateau, and it was truly the wedding of fairy-tale dreams. The location is stunning, the building is magnificent, the staff were helpful and accommodating, and it was an easy and very reasonable hiring process. I am so surprised at how little attention this chateau gets compared with other better known ones around the area, as it boasts some really spectacular features like a complete moat and working drawbridge, and has the classic look of a romantic venue. Sensational!

8. La Mine Bleue

La Gateliere, 49520 Noyant-la-Gravoyere, Segre-en-Anjou Bleu France +33 2 41 94 39 69 [email protected] http://www.laminebleue.com/
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

La Mine Bleue

Site unique en Europe, la Mine bleue vous propose un moment inoubliable à 126 mètres sous terre dans une authentique mine d’ardoise. En plein cœur de l’ancien site minier, la visite guidée dans les galeries et chambres d’extraction vous invite à un voyage insolite dans le passé pour découvrir l’origine de l’ardoise et ses techniques d’exploitation. En surface, dans la continuité de la visite, vous découvrirez les grandes étapes de confection d’une ardoise selon les méthodes d’autrefois. « Débiter », « querner », « fendre » et « rondir », sont autant de mots avec lesquels vous pourrez vous familiariser, démonstration à l’appui.

9. Chateau de Breze

2 rue du Chateau Accès Château : Avenue de l'Amiral de Maillé-Brézé, face au No 27, 49260 Breze France +33 2 41 51 60 15 [email protected] http://www.chateaudebreze.com/
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4.5 based on 1,227 reviews

Chateau de Breze

Visit and guided tours of the chateau and grounds that have had castles since 1063. Open 10 - 6:00 pm (18H) everyday during spring and summer.

Reviewed By NeedToSeeItAll - Perth, Australia

We visited the chateau as a group of 40 travelling around central France. We had booked in to do wine tasting from the estate's production, and a self-guided visit of the chateau. It is an absolutely beautiful and impressive site with amazing history and great variety. The wines were varied, and some were quite impressive given how recently the business has been revitalised. Hopefully they can get back to their historic greatness as a truly exceptional producer.

10. Chateau de Montgeoffroy

741 Chateau de Montgeoffroy, 49630, Maze-Milon France +33 2 41 80 60 02 http://www.chateaudemontgeoffroy.com/index_1/accueil.html
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

Chateau de Montgeoffroy

Reviewed By MalvernMoneyman - Great Malvern, United Kingdom

An excellent upstairs/downstairs guided tour of a private Chateau used only as a holiday home! Well worth paying the extra fee to be shown the first floor bedrooms. The young French guide was excellent and she was able to provide the tour in English as we were a small group. Limited opening times and only timed guided tours so do check before atrriving. You can drive up to the Chateau where there is limited parking space.

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