Saumur / Anjou

In the heart of the Val de Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on the banks of the last wild river in Europe, the Loire Hotel offers an ideal stopover to discover Anjou, between Angers and Saumur.

On the road of the Loire Castles, the village of Les Rosiers-sur-Loire, commune of Gennes-Val de Loire is very dynamic.  Many activities take place throughout the year:

• Exhibition of local arts and crafts every year in July and August.
• Brocante de la Fontaine in the village square: all year long, on the 3rd Sunday of the month.
• Loire Catfish Trophy: France's biggest catfish fishing competition with 30 boats on site.

Lovers of the "Little Queen" know it well... here, they are the "kings"! They can enjoy all of the events and circuits dedicated to her, such as :

• Anjou Vélo Vintage: An unmissable retro bike ride, this event brings together all fans of the Little Queen, and those nostalgic for the vintage attitude on a freewheel. A very original invitation to join the banks of the Loire near Saumur! Discover the landscapes of the Val de Loire, its rich cultural heritage and its wines - 8500 participants - 40000 visitors
• Marathon de la Loire: Following the routes of the "Vielle Levée" and criss-crossing the banks of the Royal River, the Loire Marathon route leads you to discover some of the most beautiful sites in the Loire. Between the Loire, ancient bargemen's and troglodytes villages, set off to discover an exceptional panorama and heritage! 30000 participants - 20000 visitors - Beginning of the half marathon 200 m far from the hotel.

Our region also offers many activities to share with your family:

• Doué zoological park in Anjou: More than 1300 animals have found in this Biopark an exceptional natural setting, dedicated to the protection of endangered species. Dug into the rock, tunnels take you from one world to another. An amazing journey in a veritable mineral and plant maze !
• The not-to-be-missed Puy du fou, best theme park in the world two years running, is located just 1 hour from our hotel. It offers a multitude of grandiose shows for the whole family.
• Terra Botanica : Theme park in the heart of the plant capital, which teach us the long story of plants. Heritage and new plants are staged with 500,000 species from all over the world.

Finally, horse-riding enthusiasts will not miss the famous Cadre Noir in Saumur, training place of the most famous horse-riding executives. Link : https://www.ifce.fr/cadre-noir/

As you can see, alongside the discovery of the magnificent Loire castles, there is plenty of ideas for activities around the Loire hotel. Do not hesitate to ask us, we will be happy to advise you and assist you in your discovery.

We look forward to seeing you soon!