📍 France

MAINE-ET-LOIRE: ANJOU WINE AND LOIRE VALLEY HERITAGE

Vineyard slopes descending to the Loire, châteaux rising from morning mist, thousand-year-old abbeys slumbering. Anjou, gentle as its wines.

≈ 9
Days
296
Km
8
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover Anjou between vineyards, castles and river valleys. Visit Angers and its fortress. Explore Saumur and cavalry school heritage. Tour Fontevraud abbey. Wander Montreuil-Bellay in the vineyard's heart. Wine accompanies every stage of the journey.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Angers

castle royal city majesty

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Castle (Apocalypse Tapestry).
2
Saint-Maurice Cathedral.
3
David d'Angers Gallery.
4
Cadre Noir (riding school).
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Activities

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Terra Botanica.
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Banks of Maine.
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Wine cellars (Saumur white and red).
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Next stop
Distance: 57 km
Travel time: 57min
2
Day

Saumur

cavalry wine academy school

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Mushroom Museum.
2
Royal Abbey (UNESCO).
3
Plantagenet recumbent effigies.
4
Cloisters.
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Activities

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Crémant).
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Loire by bike.
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Concerts.
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Next stop
Distance: 17.1 km
Travel time: 34min
3
Day

Fontevraud L Abbaye

abbey spiritual pilgrimage stones

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7 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Château de Brissac (the tallest in France).
2
7 floors).
3
Island on the Loire.
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Activities

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Contemporary art exhibitions.
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Saumur wine.
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Wednesday market.
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Next stop
Distance: 21.3 km
Travel time: 43min
4
Day

Montreuil Sur Mer

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Notre-Dame Church (Louis XI).
2
Oudon (river).
3
Museum of Art and History (Wars of Vendée).
4
Oriental Park.
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Activities

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Aubance vineyards.
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Walk on the island.
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Blue Mine (slate quarry).
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Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 1h26
5
Day

Brissac Quince

château royal estate tower

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5 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Cinéscénie.
2
7 floors).
3
Park.
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Activities

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Textile (handkerchiefs of Cholet).
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Grand Parc Shows (vikings).
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Musketeers.
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Next stop
Distance: 16.2 km
Travel time: 32min
6
Day

Behuard

island monastery river shrine

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9 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Island on the Loire.
2
Notre-Dame Church (Louis XI).
3
Picturesque village.
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Activities

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Gladiators).
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Loire by bike.
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Pleasure gardens.
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Next stop
Distance: 51.2 km
Travel time: 51min
7
Day

Segre

river valley pastoral landscape

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7 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Castle.
2
Saint-Sauveur Church.
3
Oudon (river).
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Activities

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Hiking.
→
Blue Mine (slate quarry).
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Market.
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Next stop
Distance: 90.4 km
Travel time: 1h30
8
Day

Cholet

textile industrial heritage town

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4 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Museum of Art and History (Wars of Vendée).
2
Oriental Park.
3
Notre-Dame Church.
4
Puy du Fou Park (historical shows).
+1 Places visited
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Activities

→
Textile (handkerchiefs of Cholet).
→
Saturday market.
→
Grand Parc Shows (vikings).
+2 Optional activities

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 7 and 11 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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