Tourism in Anjou
Discover the three great V's of Anjou - Cycling, Wine and Green Holidays
Discover the lifestyle - Douceur Angevine
Let yourself be seduced by this Douceur Angevine, so much characterised by the Loire, Layon and Aubance, the white of the tuffeau and the grey of the slate.Â
This is just a small selection of places to visit and things to know during your stay in Anjou. We will complete it with small articles in our blog.
Gennes and surroundings
Gennes offers an exceptional area of nature, history and authenticiy. 15 km west of Saumur, the Gennois (the county around Gennes) has the highest concentration of Caves and Stone Formation in Anjou as well as many Gallo-Roman remains. The most famous is the amphitheater of Gennes.Â
 The Loire villages of the Thoureil, Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault are two "Small Towns of Character" bordering Gennes. They are perfect for easy walks, where you can see the old ports, stone embankments and traditional Loire boats.
 The Loire villages of the Thoureil, Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault are two "Small Towns of Character" bordering Gennes. They are perfect for easy walks, where you can see the old ports, stone embankments and traditional Loire boats.
Saumur - the Capital of tuff-stone Houses and Horses
Diversity and harmony characterises the identity of what Saumur and its surroundings offer to visitors:
- The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud,
- The Castles & chateau of Saumur, Montsoreau, Brissac and Breze,
- The rich Architecture of Saumur with its 63 Historical Monuments,
- The Presentations of the Equestrian Tradition performed by the Cadre Noir
- The Tank Museum - the biggest Exhibition of War Tanks in Europe
- The tremendous Variety of good still and sparkling Wines like the Saumur-Champigny and the Cremant de Loire
Festivals - markets - events and festivals in Anjou
This is just a list of the most famous "general public" events in our region.Â
- Boat market in Le Thoureil (end of April)
- May of the Organs in Cunault (May)
- Bike Festival / Anjou Vélo Vintage (June/July)
- Anjou Festival (June/July)
- Festivini in Saumur (early September)
- Les Accroches Coeurs in Angers (early September)
- To know the list of our Partners accommodation, cellars and restaurants
- For a stay around Angers
- To find out thecalendar of events in Saumur
- For visits to castles of the Loire Valley in Anjou
- To get a personal and certified guide