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Tennis:
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We have our own acrylic court but
there are other local courts (inc. indoor) available
if required.
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Golf:
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5 courses 30-55mins drive - Saumur, Brissac
Quince, Bauge, Loudon (near Fontevraud) and Cholet.
Several a little further away at Angers. All
open to the public, in very good condition and booking
not usually necessary. Approx 20-30 €uros
per round (some courses cost more in school holidays).
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Cycling:
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Surrounding area very suitable.
Bikes available from hire shop in Doué-La-Fontaine
for around 8 €uros per day.
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Walking:
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Many published walks of short and
long duration around our area and beyond.
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Swimming:
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We have our own 10m x 5m heated
outdoor pool (May to September). Indoor heated pools
in local towns.
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Activity Centres with
Water Slides:
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Open in summer holidays. At Massais (25mins drive)
and Brissac Quince (45 mins drive)
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Riding:
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Riding stables available in Doué-La-Fontaine
and elsewhere.
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Climbing:
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Bring your own gear - no instruction.
Excellent cliff faces 25mins drive.
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Go-Karting:
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International circuit for adults
and children. 20 mins drive.
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Quad-biking:
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In the woods behind Châteaux Usse.
Easy to drive but difficult terrain.
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Puy de Fou:
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Historical and ecological theme park.
Spectacular outdoor shows. Great fun for adults and
children. 20km south of Cholet approx 1hour drive.
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Futuroscope:
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North of Poitiers (approx 1 hr drive).
10 cinemas - light and sound extravaganza. "A good
day out for all but the very young". Impossible
to do all in one day. Sometimes crowded.
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Châteaux:
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Architecturally stunning and steeped
in history, found throughout the Loire Valley. Many
of the most famous ones are accessible within 30mins
- 2 hour drive. Most open most of the year.
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Wine-tasting:
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Available all over the area and open all
year. Local viticulturist at Bouillé-Loretz
mentioned in one of our wine books. Several
sparkling wine houses in Saumur open for tours and tasting
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Zoo:
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World renowned conservation/breeding zoo
at Doué-La-Fontaine (15mins drive). Our suggestion:
go in the morning, get a pass out for lunch and go back
in the afternoon for feeding time. Beautifully
landscaped.
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Birdwatching:
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Abundance of bird-life.
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Music:
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Occasional classical music concerts especially
good at Fontevraud Abbey where Henry II and Richard
the Lionheart are buried (30mins drive).
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Troglodyte Caves:
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Caves and underground dwellings particularly
around Doué-La-Fontaine and Saumur.
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Roses:
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Famous in this area especially at Doué-La-Fontaine.
Nurseries and gardens to visit.
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Mushroom Farms:
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Largest growing area in France. Visit
and at some taste in their own restaurants. Mushroom
museum in Saumur very popular with children.
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Fishing:
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Local lakes and rivers. A
licence from the local town hall needed (small daily
charge).
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Other attractions:
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within 1 hour drive:
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Squash, Badminton and half-size tenpin
bowling: facilities near Thouars - 20mins drive. Hot
air balloon trips, silkworm farms, watermills/windmills,
local markets, museums e.g. Tank, history of cars, satellite
communication, Cointreau, tropical fish and others.
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Within 2 hours drive:
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Miniature châteaux of the Loire,
bungee jumping, La Rochelle and beaches of the Vendee.
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