Chalonnes-sur-Loire

Chalonnes-sur-Loire

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownChalonnes-sur-LoireSaint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine at 5.5 km (11 min)
Insee code49063Chaudefonds-sur-Layon at 6.3 km (13 min)
Postcode49290Bourgneuf-en-Mauges at 7.7 km (15 min)
Latitude47.3515060Montjean-sur-Loire at 9.5 km (19 min)
Longitude-0.7628390Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné at 10.4 km (21 min)
AltitudeFrom 10 to 99 metersSainte-Christine at 10.8 km (11 min)
Surface38.56 km²Savennières at 10.8 km (22 min)
Population6137 inhabitantsSaint-Martin-du-Fouilloux at 12.2 km (21 min)
Density159 inhabitants/km²Saint-Germain-des-Prés at 12.5 km (20 min)
National labelBéhuard at 12.9 km (27 min)
Chief townAngers (at 26 km, 26 min)Neuvy-en-Mauges at 13.6 km (28 min)
DepartmentMaine-et-LoireSaint-Lézin at 14 km (28 min)
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The situation Chalonnes at the confluence of the Loire, Louet and Layon is particularly important. Formerly called "Calonne, the traces of settlement dating back to prehistory. City flourished since the Gallo-Roman, 360-370 evangelized to by a hermit "St Maurille" It is a city flowered ** and classified World Heritage by UNESCO. A tour inside the old Chalonnes worth a detour. A brisk trade, new neighborhoods, sports and cultural facilities make the city welcoming and lively.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Route de la Corniche Angevine with views over the Loire Valley and the Coteaux du Layon and visit the chapel of St Barbara Mines.
  • The Old Town San Maurille and Notre Dame tower with St Peter.
  • The tourist train vines: 1h15 ride through the city and the wine route followed by a tasting of wines of Anjou.
  • Hiking, biking (Loire by bike loop Layon), and mountain bikes.
  • Bike rental at the Tourist Office in July and August.
  • Base for canoeing trips on the Louet and the Loire.
  • Ball hard and sand ball, traditional games Angevin.
  • Outdoor swimming pool, mini golf and tennis.
  • Vignoble des Coteaux du Layon and tourist route of Anjou wines.
  • Cinema.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Information pointsTourist Office of Chalonnes-sur-Loire
MonumentsChurch Saint-Maurille

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Comics Festival: 2nd weekend of February.
  • Wine festival of Anjou: the last weekend of February.
  • Flower Market: early May
  • Descent Loire songs: Late May
  • Rythm'boeuf: early July.
  • Summertime Chalonnaises: July and August.
  • Celebration of the Chapel of St Barbara Mines: late July.
  • Ekiden Race: early September.
  • Tour of the island in early September.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Possonnière: amusement park and garden Ark kangaroos.
  • Saint-Georges-sur-Loire: Chateau de Serrant and abbey of Saint-Georges.
  • Champtocé-sur-Loire gardens of Chateau du Pin.
PHOTOS
Church St. Maurille on the banks of the Loire
 
Chapel of St. Barbara Mines on the Corniche Angevine
Vignoble des Coteaux du Layon
 
The Layon
Toue, traditional boat on the Loire
  
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WEATHER
Thursday 9 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -2°C
Friday 10 February
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Min. -7°C - Max. -2°C
Saturday 11 February
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Min. -10°C - Max. -1°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les plantagenets
Angers
We are pleased to welcome you in our design restaurant. Caterers for 4 generations, we offer our guests to discover our areaand its culture threw its fabulous gastronomy and specialities....
Located 20 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireFrom 20 € to 65 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Moulin Géant    
8.3
Rochefort-sur-Loire
On property of 400 years old windmill, 20 km near to Angers, in the middle of wineyards, overlooking the Loire valley signed by unesco, panoramic view and absolutly quiet : mill-tower...
Located 7.9 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireFrom 65 € to 90 € the double room 
La maison sur l'île    
9.7
Béhuard
First guest room Labelled ecolabel european. Janne and Francis welcome you to this island, Labelled Small City of Character and declared World Heritage by unesco, between the hills...
Located 9 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireFrom 50 € to 70 € the double room 
Le Clos du Marais    
9.3
Chemillé
Old farmhouse pleasantly refurbished nineteenth century, located in a park of 2 acres with pond, fishing, picnicking. Separate entrance, 5 bedrooms upstairs with bathroom and WC, lounge,...
Located 14 km from Chalonnes-sur-Loire58 € the double room 

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La cour fleurie
Aubigné-sur-Layon
In the charming village of flowers Aubigné sur Layon, near the Zoo Doue, Saumur, wine cellars and castles of the Loire. On-site activities: bowling and shuffleboard, games, covered...
Located 28 km from Chalonnes-sur-Loire320 € per week 
Gîte la Miltière
Liré
Valerie and Daniel are happy to welcome you to Read country Joachim du Bellay. Located near Ancenis vineyard in the heart of this pleasant country cottage with pool and garden will...
Located 30 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireFrom 360 € to 420 € per week 

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HOTELS
Inter-Hotel Les Jardins de l'Anjou     
7.5
La Pommeraye
Inter-Hotel Les Jardins de l'Anjou is a hotel complex consisting of the Blue Hotel Garden, seminar and congress facilities including 17 seminar rooms, cottages, and excellent sport...
Located 7.1 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireRoom from 45 €
Le Fief Des Cordeliers    
8.9
Montjean-sur-Loire
Set in a 15th-century manor with a 3-acre park, this guest accommodation offers panoramic views of the Loire Valley. Located 20 km from Angers, it features a heated outdoor pool. Guest...
Located 7.7 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireRoom from 58 €
Au Poisson d'Argent     
8.7
Le Mesnil-en-Vallée
The Hotel Restaurant Au Poisson d'Argent is located about 40 minutes from Nantes, on the Loire border. Newly refurbished establishment with a marine atmosphere. For the best of your...
Located 12.6 km from Chalonnes-sur-LoireRoom from 64 €

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