Walking, Cycling, Chateaux visits and Wine Tasting
around Les Fleurs and the Loire Valley

The countryside around Les Fleurs (Gites in the Loire) is ideal for walking and cycling. Surrounded by vineyards, sunflowers, maize, quaint villages, many historic places of interest and in the heart of the Parc National, we are ideally placed for walking, cycling and motoring alike.

Just outside the enclosed courtyard, turning either left or right will lead our guests to magnificent views. On the back roads around Les Fleurs, traffic is very light, the cyclist or walker will hardly meet any.

Hire a cycle from Les Fleurs	Walk amongst the vines
Smile at the sunflowers	Marvel at the views
A Sunday outing on a quiet road We have route maps for both cyclist and walkers and suggested itineraries from Les Fleurs or further afield. The sunflowers will smile at you
One of the many windmills throughout the area
Most of the windmills are now private dwellings, however a few remain which maintain the old traditions and mill wonderful flour.

A Suggested Tour Start your route in romantic Saumur Take a break in historic Montesoreau Your route leads you to Chinon; marvel at the statue of Joan D’Arc Or divert toFontevraud Abbey The resting place of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart Enjoy a snack or refreshing drink at Chez Theresa

Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley

Wonderful wines are produced in the Loire, one of which is sweet and unique Coteaux du Layon, which can only be produced from vineyards that border the Layon River. Coteaux du Layon has been produced for 15 centuries!! Made with the Chenin Blanc grape.

In 1089 the Abbey at Bourgueil was credited with the introducing the wonderful and versatile Cabernet Franc to the district. Bourgueil is a red wine, similar to Chinon, it is difficult to distinguish one from the other. This is because Bourgueil and Chinon share the same type of soil, history and wine making tradition. Bourgueil is made from Cabernet grapes it is often compared to a Médoc.

Rosé de la Loire is a clean, light, fruity and refreshing wine. The Loire valley region has been perfecting this crisp dry style for hundreds of years. Made from the cabinet franc grape.

Chateaux visits