Gite rental in Doué la Fontaine

South of Saumur, discover Doué-en-Anjou, European capital of the rose, also renowned for its troglodytes dug into the falun. Discover Anjou's underworld by exploring the many troglodyte sites in Doué-en-Anjou, such as Le Mystère des Faluns and its scenery that will transport you to the underwater world that existed 10 million years ago in Doué-la-Fontaine, Les Troglos de la Sablière, an original site where the rose accompanies you throughout a guided tour of the galleries dug out of the falun, or Troglodytes et Sarcophages, this unique and fascinating site dug out of the heart of the cave; Come and discover the largest sarcophagus quarry in Europe and its various successive uses..

Dive into the world of rose with a visit to Terre de Rose, a charming site with its rose garden, rosewater distillery and unusual rose museum.

At Doué you'll also find a zoo like no other, the Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine, a troglodytic zoo unique in the world where the preservation of species is combined with the conservation of the natural environment.

Take advantage of your day to explore the Douessin region and the surrounding area: Louresse Rochemenier and its troglodytic village,Montreuil-Bellay, a medieval town less than 15 minutes from Doué-en-Anjou and its castle that looks like an impregnable fortress, or Saumur, its vineyards and its great houses of fine bubbles.