Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located in the area of the loire valley castels, charming and spacy farmhouse buildings of the 17°. The quiet and relax country side of the Baugeois is perfect for walking or cycling around the house. Wide domaine with a swiming pool, outdoor BBQ and bar, playroom and 17° fire place. Golf course, riding, cultural visit of castels ,wine cellar and wineyard at a short distance.
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The Loire Valley / Maine-et-Loire region
Mild climate full of famous castels winyard and wine cellar troglodyte habitation As the Loire River runs west towards the Atlantic, enter this serene region of lush countryside, vineyards and sandy riverside beaches.
The climate is quite temperate all year 'round. There are an average of 270 sunny days annually, with spring and summer claiming the majority. Winter temperatures seldom fall below 5C (40F). Spring days tend to be 11C-16C on average (60s-70s F). Summers are lovely, sunny, warm and breezy, with lows averaging 18C (70F) and seldom above 25C (85F).
The region boasts a wealth of chateaux, cultural highlights, traditional markets and boutique shopping, fine dining, wine tasting and enough sporting activities to satisfy just about any visitor! Or, just relax into the gentle rhythm of the laid-back Loire Valley. .
Bauge / Pontigne area
Golf course of Bauge Riding centre of La Bréotière Theater and opera festival in Baugé Trails for hiking and cycling in forest. Castels to visit.
Your hosts' favourites:
Saumur (20 km) Since we are mad about horses, we can't help but put Saumur first! This charming medieval city, situated on a beautiful stretch of the Loire, is the heart of ancient French military equestrian traditions. It is the home of the imposing Chateau de Saumur, intruiging local wines, memorable restaurants, chic boutiques and unique historical sites such as troglodyte cliff dwellings.
At École Nationale d'Équitation, the home of the National Riding School, you'll see the centuries-old pride of Saumur, the Cadre Noir, the crack-shot cavalry trainers of an earlier time. In addition to tours and performances by the Cadre Noir, international equestrian competitions are regular occurrences. Those who follow dressage, eventing and jumping can sit ringside while their favourite stars compete!
The Chateau, 15th century home of the Anjou kings, dominates Saumur from its hilltop setting. Begun in 1246, it is a rare example of 14th century architecture, which evolved at the end of the Middle Ages and foreshadowed the Renaissance style. The Chateau houses The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, (period tapestries and china), and the Musée du Cheval, which features bridles and saddles in an impressive collection that spans time and space.
The popular Musee des Blindes (Tank Museum) is a must-see favourite for many who visit Saumur.
Angers Romance abounds. This is our favourite browsing and dining city! The imposing Chateau d'Angers, which, together with the towering Cathedral, is the centre of the Old Town and its half-timbered houses. There are lovely walking streets filled with bistros and boutiques. The world most popular liqueur, Cointreau, is produced here. Moreover, Anjou boasts a great number of wine producers, all offering tasting of the delightfully diverse local production.
Le Mans Well-known for its famous 24 hour auto race, Le Mans has something for everone to enjoy. Techno is king on the Bugatti track, but Le Mans maintains its ancient cultural traditions, too. Enveloped within high Gallo-Roman walls is the 13th century Abbaye de L'Epau and its vast Gothic Cathedral. Do not miss the medieval fortress/chateau de Lude, the only chateau in France uniting three architectural styles: medieval fortress, Italian Renaissance and French Classicism. Auto buffs - a must-see is the Musee de L'Automobile
How to get there
25 mn from Angers-Marcè airport 1H from Tours airport, with major rental car company
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
ANGERS-MARCE: 25 km
Railway:
ANGERS: 25 km
Activities near Bauge
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats City breaks Cycling holidays
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