Maine-et-Loire

A land of castles and vineyards in the western Loire Valley, featuring the Apocalypse Tapestry, Fontevraud Abbey, and the Saumur Tank Museum.

Maine-et-Loire is located in the Loire Valley of western France. Its capital, Angers, is famous for the Château d'Angers and the medieval masterpiece, the Apocalypse Tapestry. The old town also features Saint-Maurice Cathedral, Maison d'Adam, the Jean-Lurçat Museum, and the David d'Angers Gallery. Nearby castles like Brissac, Serrant, and Plessis-Bourré each have their own charm. To the southeast, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is the final resting place of Plantagenet royalty, while Saumur features the Tank Museum. Spring to autumn is ideal for cycling and wine tasting. The gateway is Angers railway station, connected to Paris by high-speed train.

Destinations

• Angers
• Saumur

Itineraries

• Loire à Vélo: Orléans to Nantes – Cycle from east to west along the Loire à Vélo trail, passing through the châteaux region and vineyards to Nantes.