Passing through the pretty town of Saumur? Visit Combier Distillery! This 19th-century distillery is an institution in the region’s gastronomy and “bien boire”. A repository of exceptional know-how, the establishment takes us to the heart of liqueur-making and its history. Read our article and dive into the secrets of Maison Combier. Here are some useful […]
Saumur and its surroundings
Visit the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud (tips + photos)
Come and visit the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud and plunge into the heart of history. This vast monastic city has known an incredible destiny that we will reveal to you throughout this article. First an abbey, then a prison, it became a real cultural center in 1975. Classified as a historic monument and listed as […]
Visit the Château de Saumur (tip+photos)
For us, a visit to the Château de Saumur is a must if you take the time to travel up the Loire from Anjou. Proudly overlooking the old town, the impressive white tuffeau silhouette resonates in stark contrast to the Loire River flowing at its feet. Home to 2 museums, it’s not lacking in interest. […]
Sleeping at Château du Rivau hotel (photos + reviews)
Sleeping in front of one of the most poetic castles of the Loire Valley and enjoying the calm and the remarkable gardens in an exclusive way, this is the voluptuous experience offered by the Château du Rivau. In this article, we come back in pictures on this beautiful night and we give you all the […]
Sleeping at Château de Ternay (our review + photos)
We had a really great experience at Château de Ternay. In our opinion, one of the most authentic chateau lives you can experience in the Loire. Count and Countess Loic and Caroline d’Aviau de Ternay are keen to share the history and spirit of the place with you. And to top it all off, we […]
