Angers, enjoy the balance between city and nature!
1ʳᵉ city where life is good*, Angers is a metropolis on a human scale where the gentle way of life, nature and urban life blend harmoniously.
Visiting Angers means strolling through the historic streets, admiring the majestic Apocalypse Tapestry listed in UNESCO's Memory of the World register, enjoying the many parks and gardens in the heart of the city and tasting fine wines on the terrace, while admiring the setting sun.
Ideally located in the heart of France's 3ᵉ vineyards and the Unesco World Heritage Loire Valley, France's leading green city** offers a range of cycling routes, including 350km of Gravel circuits. Discover exceptional landscapes on the major cycle routes: La Loire à Vélo, la Vélo Francette, la Vallée du Loir à vélo or the most beautiful cycle routes around Angers, and discover an unspoilt destination where a change of scenery, simplicity and conviviality take on their full meaning!
Your adventure in Angers starts here !
*Ranking of towns and villages that are great places to live in 2024
**Ranking of France's Green Towns Observatory 2023
Activities in and around Angers
Attractions in and around Angers
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Discover one of the best preserved medieval fortresses in France. Angers castle with its emblematic ...
The famous vineyard of Savennières, leaned on the Loire, is well-known for its dry wines and has three “appelations d'origine contrôlée” ...
In bikepacking mode - Angers, along the rivers - extend your adventure with the Nature is Bike Experience!
A touch of the Mediterranean on the Loire. 'Clos des Vignes' takes advantage of the mild and sunny ...
Originally built in 13th Century, this black slate and shale fortification was transformed into a ...
This path, crossing 3 green lungs in the town, permits discovering the so-called “softness from Angers”. This is a major place for sportspersons ...
In bikepacking mode - Angers, between the Loire and the slate. Extend your adventure with the Nature is Bike Experience!
En mode bikepacking - Angers, entre Loire et vignoble. Prolongez l’aventure avec Nature is Bike Experience !
Park Leisure and relaxation. Open during the school year: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday - ...
This trail allows you to discover two communes located on the banks of the Mayenne and in the heart of the Basses Vallées angevines.
Discover Angers by bike
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Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, cycling around Angers and the surrounding area is a must on your to-do list. From La Loire à Vélo to the Vélo Francette, not forgetting the Loir Valley by bike, all you have to do is get on your bike and enjoy the countryside as far as the eye can see.
Sports enthusiasts looking for adventure, freedom and wide open spaces: travel in bikepacking mode! All you need is a bike or a Gravel, some light luggage and you'll be ready to discover everything the Anjou region has to offer!
On a gravel track to explore the area on your own...
The ideal way to explore the Anjou region, the Gravel invites you to discover the area in complete freedom. For an even more immersive experience, bikepacking lets you equip your Gravel with lightweight panniers and set off on an adventure.
A Gravel bike, a few panniers, a thirst for discovery and all that's left for you to do is discover the exceptional playground offered by the Anjou region with the Nature is Bike Experience: 350 km of Gravel bikepacking circuits to explore on your own.
On the move to take your time...
At a time when slow tourism is becoming increasingly popular, cycling is one of the best ways to explore Angers and the surrounding area. Saddle up and set off on an excursion along one of the three major cycle routes through the region!
The Loire by bike route, which is almost 900 km long and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a magnificent cycle route in France, offering hours of cycling along the river, particularly around Angers. The island of Béhuard is a peaceful stopover where you can explore the Petite Cité de Caractère at your own pace.
The Vélo Francette stretches over 630 km of country roads between Caen and La Rochelle, offering a variety of landscapes and a chance to discover the Basses vallées angevines, renowned throughout Europe. It's a great way to discover the natural and historical riches of the region.
The Loir Valley cycle route, 320 km in all, is suitable for all types of cyclist, offering enchanting scenery along the Loir from its source to Angers.
And on bike-riding for a more leisurely ride...
As a family, with friends or on your own, for an hour or a whole day, take the time to explore the most beautiful cycle routes leaving from Angers!
Looking for an escape into nature? Between the banks of the Loire, the vineyards, the slate landscapes or the heart of the Basses vallées angevines, there are plenty of options. Take a day or half-day out and let yourself be seduced by a cycle ride, exploring the beauty of the Anjou region in complete peace and quiet. It's the perfect way to reconnect with nature!
Nature is Bike, join the adventure!
The Gravel and Adventure Bike Festival
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From 14 to 16 June 2024 / Lac de Maine, Angers
Nature is Bikethe festival of gravel and adventure cycling, from ultra to discovery, returns for a 4th edition from 14 to 16 June 2024 on the banks of Lac de Maine in Angers.The first of its kind in France, this event invites you to enjoy a weekend of cycling for all, in the spirit of gravel and adventure cycling: passion, exploration, sharing, reconnecting with nature and a good dose of conviviality.
On the programme: ultra-distance, bikepacking, gravel and mountain bike discovery, a free-access village with forums, workshops and evening events, and the gravel and adventure cycling trade fair bringing together the biggest names in bike equipment, bike manufacturing and outdoor leisure.
Angers Guinguette - 16 June 2024
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As part of Nature is Bike, set off on an adventure with "Angers Guinguette": a friendly bike ride with gourmet breaks along the Loire à vélo loop in Anjou! Enjoy a day out with friends or family, exploring the picturesque countryside of Angers.
Departures from Lac de Maine in Angers, with an easy route through the banks of the Loire, the banks of the Maine and the heart of Angers.
Sporting activities, music and wine tastings guaranteed for an unforgettable day!
The Village
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Located in the heart of the Lac de Maine site in Angers, the Nature is Bike Festival Village is the ideal place for Gravel enthusiasts and those who love travelling by bike.
With 70 exhibitors, a forum, entertainment, parties and test areas, it offers a unique opportunity to meet and share with other enthusiasts.
Admission to the village is free from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June 2024 at Lac de Maine in Angers.
Step back in time for a historic escape!
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Angers and the surrounding region invite you to explore its rich heritage, from châteaux and museums to historic towns and formal gardens.
Fortress of King René Château d'Angers is a must-see. Overlooking the Maine river, it is made up of an imposing wall and also houses the Tapestry of the Apocalypseinscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World register in May 2023! The narrow streets of Angers also take you back to the heart of the Middle Ages, with timber-framed houses such as Adam's, and the discovery of the Abbatiale Toussaint, home to the David d'Angers Gallery.
You can also take time to stroll around Angers and admire the Gothic style of Angers, also known as "Plantagenet", by visiting the Saint-Maurice CathedralCathedral, visiting the Jean Lurçat Museum of Contemporary Tapestry or discovering the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
A land of royalty, the Anjou region is packed with châteaux and manor houses that tell the story of several generations. Of particular note is the Château de Brissacthe highest in France and Europe, nicknamed the "Giant of the Loire Valley", the château du Plessis-Macéa fine example of the Gothic style in Anjou, the château du Plessis-Bourré which has been used as a film set, and the château de Serrant with its impressive collection of furniture and objets d'art.
Explore the vineyards of Angers on the Wine Route
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At the crossroads of several Loire wine routes, the region invites you to discover the Anjou-Saumur vineyards. Growing on schist and tufa soils, the Cheninand Cabernet France are two of the region's key Loire Valley grape varieties.
From red to white to rosé, treat your taste buds in moderation to one of the 27 Anjou Saumur Vin Royal appellations in the Loire! Each aroma reveals its own unique history and terroir.
During a hike or cycle outing, take the time to meet passionate winegrowers and visit their estates. They'll give you a warm welcome in their cellars to share their passion for their trade. Finish off with a tasting of some of the finest vintages for which the Loire Valley vineyards are famous.
Recharge your batteries at the water's edge
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The Loire, the Mayenne, the Authion, the Sarthe, the Loir... Numerous rivers criss-cross the region, creating magnificent landscapes. These have played an important role in the history of the area (towns, châteaux, vineyards, etc.). The beauty of the landscape of the Basses Vallées Angevines can be admired in every season.
Water is the common thread running through your discovery. You'll have plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with this element as you stroll along theIle Saint-Aubintaking the Loire by bike or the Vélo Francetteor taking a trip on a gabare...
Take advantage of pleasant moments at the water's edge to swim, picnic along the Maine or spend the evening in a guinguette savouring the delicious specialities of Anjou!
Angers has a rich natural heritage and is a key destination for visitors. It is also home to Europe's leading botanical park, Terra Botanicawhere you can immerse yourself in an incredible world of plants.
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