The perfect country base for touring the Châteaux of the Loire

When it comes to the Parc de Montsabert, small is definitely beautiful. We inspect a lot of parks and only a few make the grade. Fewer still have such a relaxing setting as the charming Parc de Montsabert – a peaceful enclave tucked into the leafy oak and redwood plantations of what was once a castle estate.

Few sites offer quite so much space to stretch out in, too. With large and neatly bordered pitches, and careful planting of shrubs and hedges, you can lose yourself in this timeless spot, while other, more energetic members of your party enjoy all the activities which Parc de Montsabert has to offer. Despite the bucolic surroundings, there are plenty of opportunities to really set your pulse racing here – the site even has its own sports hall! With a heated pool (covered out of season), tennis courts, soccer field, trampolines and a huge boules pitch, Parc de Montsabert can easily lay claim to being one of the best equipped sites in the region. Children's clubs, sports tournaments and even weekly wine tasting excursions really do mean that every taste is catered for here! And that's before you've sampled the park's excellent restaurant…

 

Some facilities are mid-summer only and some are payable

Dining

Restaurant
Take-away
Bar

shopping

Basic assortment

Swimming

Large heated pool that becomes an indoor pool in case the weather is not warm enough and Children’s paddling pool

Activities

Tennis
Mini-golf
Football
Volleyball
Table tennis
Basketball
Archery
Badminton and boules
Trampolining
Sports hall with gymnasium

Other Services

Launderette
5 golf courses can be found in the local area

The Loire is a lovely, leisurely region of winding rivers, fairytale castles and medieval villages. And Parc de  Montsabert is well placed to explore the best of them.  Châteaux abound along both banks of the tranquil River Loire – the best of which are open to the public, and in summer especially are a delight to visit. The seven storey Brissac, the tallest in the Loire, is home to a stunning gilded theatre and 600 years of history. Saumur's elegant, white château is more intimate and soars above the charming town, its streets lined with trim townhouses and boutiques selling the local sparkling, white wines.

Nearby, you can visit the troglodyte cave dwellings in the cliffs which hint that this region has a history stretching back thousands of years. Take a drive along the left bank of the Loire and you can see their chimneys smoking away, like something out of The Hobbit! Montsabert is also situated close to Angers, which was an important Roman stronghold, and the seat of the counts of Anjou: 12th-century nobles who controlled much of southern France.

Today it's a sedate place, with an impressive cathedral and, of course, the obligatory Château – this one home to a wonderful 14th century tapestry. Vineyards cloak the surrounding hills and the region is a vibrant wine growing area, but not all grapes become wine - Angers is also home to another wonderful alchemy of grape, sun and soil: Cointreau orange liqueur. Cheers!

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Towns to visit

 

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local events

 

HOW TO GET THERE

This is a perfect site for Fly-drive with Tours airport only 60 miles (113 km) away. Alternatively you can drive from ferry ports such as St Malo, Caen or Le Havre.

airport

Angers airport 46 km
Tours airport 113 km
Poitiers airport 123 km
Nantes airport 135 km

Ferry port

St Malo 225 km
Caen 270 km
Cherbourg 390 km
Calais 523 km