Slow Village Loire Vallée

With its culinary culture, historical heritage and sporting activities, the Loire valley is a prime place for a varied trip in western France. Head to this area to experience the wine traditions of Anjou in the surrounding vineyards or to wander around the world-class castles. After some activities for the nippers? Take a trip to a theme park – Europe’s largest, Terra Botanica, is 20 minutes’ drive away, and other nearby spots of note include Château de Brissac (15 minutes) for tours of this towering ninth-century structure and its Apocalypse Tapestry. Angers’ old town, a place of half-timbered homes like the opulent Maison des Artisans and the twin-spired Cathédrale St-Maurice, is also close by to satisfy sightseers seeking history. Stick around for coffee in the centre after a stroll or, in the warmer months, retreat to the restaurant by the gates of Slow Village Loire Vallée and settle in for musical entertainment ranging from techno and jazz to rock and electro.