Activities and Tourism
Welcome to the cottage "Les Gîtes de Grand Vaux", ideally located on the outskirts of Angers, in the heart of the lower Angevin valleys. Discover a multitude of activities and tourist sites nearby. Whether you are a lover of nature, cultural heritage, sporting activities or relaxation, our region has something to satisfy all your desires. Explore the local riches and enjoy an unforgettable stay with family or friends.
Activities
Now let's get down to business: your vacation. You have several options:
Stay here and relax, read, meditate, stroll in the garden or the village, sunbathe, go cycling, train on the famous “Trail des Ragondins” circuit, have a snack at the Cabane du Chat qui Pêche - rent a canoe in Cantenay-Epinard and spend an unforgettable day at Terra Botanica (10 min).
Go hiking ; there are many itineraries in the region. For more information, visit the tourist information office at the entrance to the village from Angers.
Use this place as a base camp for other destinations. Perhaps you're here for a trip to the Puy du Fou (about 1h10 from here), a visit to the chateaux of the Loire Valley (Château de Serrant 20 min away, Château de Brissac 25 min away....), or a visit to Angers and its castle (15 min away), home to the famous tapestry of the apocalypse.
For these walks, you'll no doubt be equipped with guidebooks, maps and leaflets, or simply a smartphone with all the necessary functions. Nevertheless, we plan to provide you with regularly updated documentation to keep you interested in what's going on around you, in the village and in the surrounding area.
Activities for the more sporty (nearby...)
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Golf (Château de la Perrière, Avrillé)
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Swimming (AquaVita, Angers)
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Sailing (Club nautique, Angers)
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Canoeing (Cantenay-Epinard rental)
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Fishing (Sarthe et Mayenne, Cantenay-Epinard)
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Hot-air ballooning (Angers)
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Cyclo Tourism (Cantenay-Epinard, Avrillé, Soulaire et Bourg...)
Tourism
The gite is located :
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15 minutes from Angers castle, its medieval quarter, and Saint Maurice cathedral.
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10 minutes from château du Plessis-Bourré; 20 minutes fromchâteau de Serrant, 30 minutes from château de Brissac.
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Ten kilometers from the Loire River.
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10 minutes from Parc Terra Botanica.
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1h15 from Puy du Fou.
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2h10 from Mont Saint Michel Bay.
An exhaustive list of tourist activities would be tedious and incomplete. We therefore recommend that you consult the leaflets available in the gîte or visit the Angers Tourist Office, located at the foot of the Château d'Angers.
Proximity to reception venues
We are ideally located close to magnificent reception venues for your events:
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Orangerie de Maulny: Located in Cantenay-Épinard, this beautiful orangery is perfect for weddings, seminars and receptions. Find out more
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Domaine de Chatillon: Also in Cantenay-Épinard, this estate offers an idyllic setting for celebrating your important moments. Find out more