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Angers,
a city of art and history where medieval half-timbered buildings
compete with grander monuments. One of the most imposing is
the medieval castle that stands, rock-like at the entrance
to the city and behind whose massive towers the masterpiece
of the Apocalypse Tapestry is displayed.
www.angers-tourisme.com
Cholet,
famous for crafts and textiles not only in the past but today
too. A major city for French fashion whose celebrated red
handkerchiefs are a reminder, if one was needed in this historical
centre, of the sad history of the wars of the Vendée.
www.ot-cholet.fr
Saumur,
whose château looks out over an idyllic Loire as it crosses
the city, is home to the famous Cadre Noir (a troop of elite
horsemen), and delightful sparkling wines. The city provides
opportunities for getting out and about at a steady clip,
clop, literally going with the flow, or just wandering down
a maze of lanes that provide evidence of their medieval history.
Each bend revealing a monument, a heritage site, a winery:
enough to prompt a few exclamations.
www.ot-saumur.fr
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If you are looking for something unusual, a guided tour of the vineyards,
guided walks to see the wild life along the rivers’ edges
or want suggestion for tours of delightful villages, ask at the
local Tourist Office. The staff can also tell you about local crafts
and factories to visit as well as events taking place.
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