Pas De Mimi - Maine et Loire
A delightful restored tuffeau stone cottage sleeping 2-4 situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Fontevraud L’Abbeye in the Loire,France.
The Area
-Delightful restored tuffeau stone farm building situated in the heart of the beautiful town of Fontevraud L’Abbeye - just metres from the famous Royal Abbey (resting place of Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and Isabella, wife of King John.)
A stones throw from shops including the boulangerie, grocer, butcher, charcuterie, creperie, lute and harp maker, gift shops, galleries, bistros, restaurants, hotels, and bars.
We would recommend a tour of the Abbey . It has a fascinating history –
It also has a marvellous cultural centre hosting many musical and artistic events, a bookshop, beautiful gardens, Hotel and Restaurant. If you take a walk up the hill you will catch a breathtaking view of the Abbey.
In the village, La Croix Blanche has an excellent bistro, creperie and restaurant .
La Licorne,a michelin starred restaurant , is a foodies heaven and just round the corner
Dining out in this area is reasonably priced and the food is generally of very good quality. Local dishes include delicious mushrooms and freshwater fish. Vineyards and wine tasting is of course everywhere and there is excellent local wine.
At the bottom of the road are the charming medieval villages of Candes St Martin and Montsoreau. We were really excited to discover them.
The people are exceptionally friendly in this part of France and the pace is slow.
There are street food markets, flea markets, festivals and local events.
Cycling is also popular with some dedicated cycle paths and there are outdoor pools in the area.
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Cooker
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Central Heating
- Linen Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Romantic
- Pets
- Open Fire
- Garden
- Patio
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool
- Tennis Court
- Parking
Entertainment and activities near by
- Angers Airport - 40 min
- Caen or Le Havre - 240 min
- St Malo - 240 min
- Paris by fast train - 100 min
- Swimming - 15 Minutes away
- Walking - On site
- Cycling - 15 Minutes away
- Horse riding - 15 Minutes away
- Tennis - 15 Minutes away
Location
Fontevraud, situated between Chinon and Saumur is an excellent location for visiting the chateaux, towns and vineyards of the Loire Valley.Further afield:
Saumur is an elegant town described by the French tourist board as one of the top 6 towns to visit in France. It is the home of the French military riding school “Le Cadre Noir” and has an imposing fairytale castle.Buses run from Fontevraud to Saumur 4 times a day during school term time.
The large open air swimming pool is popular with teenagers and it has a theatre, cinema, shops and restaurants. There are good family campsites in the area.
Chinon is a beautiful medieval town and has a castle which is a great place for children to explore,it commands breathtaking views.
Maine et Loire accommodation