Guidebook for Massais
Food Scene
Great little local Village cafe, you can also get your groceries here, there is a post office section and a bar, great Pizza and meals of the day, just a 10 minute stroll from the gite.
Chez Fanny
4 Pl. Saint-HilaireGreat little local Village cafe, you can also get your groceries here, there is a post office section and a bar, great Pizza and meals of the day, just a 10 minute stroll from the gite.
Our favourite restaurant for lunch or dinner, close to the wonderful chateau in a lovely little town, great hostess, English and french spoken
Hostellerie Saint Jean
432 Rue nationaleOur favourite restaurant for lunch or dinner, close to the wonderful chateau in a lovely little town, great hostess, English and french spoken
Retro style restaurant, small with a great ambiance, fantastic food, another of our favourite places for an evening meal.
Le Puy à Vins
Retro style restaurant, small with a great ambiance, fantastic food, another of our favourite places for an evening meal.
Shopping
Large supermarkets, cafes, diy, cafeteria for lunches, everything you need in one area.
E.Leclerc Drive Thouars
Avenue Emile ZolaLarge supermarkets, cafes, diy, cafeteria for lunches, everything you need in one area.
Entertainment & Activities
Puy du Fou is a historical theme park in Les Epesses in the heart of the Vendee region of Western France. The park brings in some 1.5 million visitors every year, making it the fourth most popular attraction in France after Disneyland Paris.
It started in 1978 as an open-air amateur dramatics night where volunteers in the grounds of a ruined castle re-enacted the bloody history of the Vendee in western France. It has become one of the countrys biggest success stories. Its trademark is spectacular history extravaganza shows, where thousands of actors and animals recreate high drama, from Roman gladiators to King Arthur, with mind-blowing special effects.
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Puy du Fou
Puy du Fou is a historical theme park in Les Epesses in the heart of the Vendee region of Western France. The park brings in some 1.5 million visitors every year, making it the fourth most popular attraction in France after Disneyland Paris.
It started in 1978 as an open-air amateur dramatics night where volunteers in the grounds of a ruined castle re-enacted the bloody history of the Vendee in western France. It has become one of the countrys biggest success stories. Its trademark is spectacular history extravaganza shows, where thousands of actors and animals recreate high drama, from Roman gladiators to King Arthur, with mind-blowing special effects.
Here you will find the ski park, try water skiing, boarding all pulled around by an overhead system, man made beach for the children, canoes and picnic areas
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Moncontour
Here you will find the ski park, try water skiing, boarding all pulled around by an overhead system, man made beach for the children, canoes and picnic areas
Bioparc Zoo de Doue-la-Fontaine in the heart of the Loire Valley, is internationally recognized for its involvement in the preservation of endangered species. Camp Giraffes, rhinos valley, large South American aviary, canyon leopards, okapi sanctuary ... there are more than 1,000 animals from around the world gathered in this unique troglodyte zoo.
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Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
103 Rue de CholetBioparc Zoo de Doue-la-Fontaine in the heart of the Loire Valley, is internationally recognized for its involvement in the preservation of endangered species. Camp Giraffes, rhinos valley, large South American aviary, canyon leopards, okapi sanctuary ... there are more than 1,000 animals from around the world gathered in this unique troglodyte zoo.
Le Jardin des Kangourous
Route de SavennièresFuturistic theme park with 3D & 4D cinemas, motion simulators & high-tech, multimedia attractions. Futuroscopes attractions are all based around the senses and in particular, our sense of vision. Very few of them operate height restrictions, so young and old can share the experiences. The attraction offers unlimited parking for motorists and only closes in January.
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Futuroscope
Avenue René MonoryFuturistic theme park with 3D & 4D cinemas, motion simulators & high-tech, multimedia attractions. Futuroscopes attractions are all based around the senses and in particular, our sense of vision. Very few of them operate height restrictions, so young and old can share the experiences. The attraction offers unlimited parking for motorists and only closes in January.
The Valley Park is a family theme park located in the valley just outside Massais village.
small rides for children, a water area (pool + 2 slides), an entertainment corner (street scenes) with cowboys and bandits, souvenir shops and several food outlets and barbecues available.
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Parque del Valle
Le Pain BénitThe Valley Park is a family theme park located in the valley just outside Massais village.
small rides for children, a water area (pool + 2 slides), an entertainment corner (street scenes) with cowboys and bandits, souvenir shops and several food outlets and barbecues available.
Sightseeing
The Château de Villandry is the last of the great castles of the Loire built during the Renaissance in the Loire Valley. The sober elegance of its architecture combines the charm of its outstanding gardens make this monument one of the jewels of world heritage.
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Castillo de Villandry
3 Rue PrincipaleThe Château de Villandry is the last of the great castles of the Loire built during the Renaissance in the Loire Valley. The sober elegance of its architecture combines the charm of its outstanding gardens make this monument one of the jewels of world heritage.
Classified as a historic monument and located 10km from Saumur, the Chateau de Breze invites you to discover its architectural treasures, as well as its network of tunnels carved into the rock.
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Château de Brézé
20 Rue de l'Amiral Maillé BrézéClassified as a historic monument and located 10km from Saumur, the Chateau de Breze invites you to discover its architectural treasures, as well as its network of tunnels carved into the rock.
The castle of Azay-le-Rideau is built on an island in the Indre in the reign of Francis. Subtle combination of French traditions and innovative designs from Italy, he is an icon of the new art of building of the Loire-Val in the XVI th century. Its owners have helped make it the most harmonious architectural jewel of the Val de Loire. In 1905, the state became the owner of the castle of Azay-le-Rideau.
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Castillo de Azay-le-Rideau
19 Rue de PineauThe castle of Azay-le-Rideau is built on an island in the Indre in the reign of Francis. Subtle combination of French traditions and innovative designs from Italy, he is an icon of the new art of building of the Loire-Val in the XVI th century. Its owners have helped make it the most harmonious architectural jewel of the Val de Loire. In 1905, the state became the owner of the castle of Azay-le-Rideau.
The 13 hectares over which the various buildings are spread, today teeming with life (artists, visitors, conference attendees), illustrate the importance of an Abbey that was directly attached to royalty. The reclining effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine, of her husband Henry 2nd and of their son Richard the Lionheart, seen in the Abbey Church, are a reminder of this glorious past. To stroll along the cloister, to visit the chapter house or the kitchens of the Royal Abbey, gives an understanding of the daily lives of the nuns who lived here. Not forgetting its later incarnation, in the 19th century, as one of the toughest prisons in France …
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Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
The 13 hectares over which the various buildings are spread, today teeming with life (artists, visitors, conference attendees), illustrate the importance of an Abbey that was directly attached to royalty. The reclining effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine, of her husband Henry 2nd and of their son Richard the Lionheart, seen in the Abbey Church, are a reminder of this glorious past. To stroll along the cloister, to visit the chapter house or the kitchens of the Royal Abbey, gives an understanding of the daily lives of the nuns who lived here. Not forgetting its later incarnation, in the 19th century, as one of the toughest prisons in France …
The city of Richelieu is located at the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou. Regularity and symmetry characterize the 'ideal city', remarkably preserved, now a classified site with the Grande Rue lined with 28 mansions, its market and its 17th century church, ramparts, the park housing the remains of the castle.
Surrounded by ramparts and moat, the city is built in the form of a rectangle of about 620 meters by 390 meters, drawn by line. It is accessible by three monumental gates.
12 meters wide, the Grande Road is lined with 14 mansions
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Richelieu
The city of Richelieu is located at the crossroads of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou. Regularity and symmetry characterize the 'ideal city', remarkably preserved, now a classified site with the Grande Rue lined with 28 mansions, its market and its 17th century church, ramparts, the park housing the remains of the castle.
Surrounded by ramparts and moat, the city is built in the form of a rectangle of about 620 meters by 390 meters, drawn by line. It is accessible by three monumental gates.
12 meters wide, the Grande Road is lined with 14 mansions
The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. Which produce some of France's finest wines.
Visit the towns imposing chateau overlooking the Loire, stop at a vineyard, or just wander the medieval streets for a perfect break.
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Saumur
The historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc. Which produce some of France's finest wines.
Visit the towns imposing chateau overlooking the Loire, stop at a vineyard, or just wander the medieval streets for a perfect break.
Thouars is one of those pretty French towns that few people have ever heard of. It has many beautiful old houses and streets, a wonderful chateau, a lovely river, the best market in the area (Friday mornings). Situated between the larger towns of Saumur and Poitiers, Thouars is a perfect setting-off point for visiting the Loire Valley, the Limousin, The Poitou Maritime region and the Vendee.
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Thouars
Thouars is one of those pretty French towns that few people have ever heard of. It has many beautiful old houses and streets, a wonderful chateau, a lovely river, the best market in the area (Friday mornings). Situated between the larger towns of Saumur and Poitiers, Thouars is a perfect setting-off point for visiting the Loire Valley, the Limousin, The Poitou Maritime region and the Vendee.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic Japanese gardens, great to visit whatever the season, lovely walks, lake, cafe, situated below the chateau and village.
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Parque Oriental de Maulévrier
8 Pl. de la MairieFantastic Japanese gardens, great to visit whatever the season, lovely walks, lake, cafe, situated below the chateau and village.