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La
Forge:
17th
century former winemakers house with “troglodytes”
(caves), 5 minutes from Brissac-Quincé and
15 minutes south of Angers in the Loire Valley (Anjou).
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The small town of Brissac-Quincé is just 5
km away with a well-stocked supermarket, several bakeries,
restaurants and cafés. There is an outdoor
swimming pool here and the Chateau de Brissac is the
tallest castle in France.
The lovely city of Angers (capital of Anjou) is only
17 km. away. It is historically known for its 13th
century medieval fortress, containing the priceless
Apocalyptic tapestries. Angers offers everything you
want: a big market for vegetables, fresh fruit, fish
and meat, brocante, etc. on Saturday morning, art
galeries,museums, beautiful parks, shops, restaurants,
etc.
There is a wonderful 18-holes golf course just 15
km away.
Nearby are several quaint castles to visit along the
river Loire: Chinon, Langeais, Saumur, Azay le Rideau,
Villandry and Usse, also known as “Sleeping Beauty
Castle".
It takes only 20 minutes to drive to the medieval
walled towns of Montreuil-Bellay and Doué-la-Fontaine
with its Troglodyte sites and restaurant, one of the
most beautiful zoological gardens from Europe and
rose gardens. During the second week of July Doué
hosts the colourful spectacular “Fête de
la Rose” in the Roman Arena and underground caves,
attrackting over 45.000 visitors!
Don’t miss the famous “salt lakes”
from the Guérande!
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