Things To Do

Les Vignes de l'Ange Vin

One of Shirley's favorite natural wine producers in the area -- Jean-Pierre Robinot is an absolute legend! We recommend a guided tour through Atlantic Loire Valley tours. To read about this winemaker: https://zrswines.com/wine-producer/domaine-de-lange-vin/

Loire Valley Wine Tours

We highly recommend this wine tour agency (they have English speaking guides). You can join one of their regular tours, or customize an itinerary for your group. We suggest: - The "1/2 Day Sampler Tour" is a nice bite-sized option, - Shirley recommends their "Chenin Blanc Tour" which is focused around Vouvray and Amboise - The "Best Reds Tour" is focused on Chinon and Bourgueil - If timing works, their "Harvest Time Tour" is an extra special treat!

Château de Villandry

A beautiful chateau with stunning Renaissance gardens! About an 1h10 drive from the wedding venue.

Château Royal d'Amboise

A former royal residence perched on the Loire river with stunning panoramic views. About a 1h15 drive from the wedding venue.

Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Charcuterie Wiest Traiteur Le Mans

Le Mans is famous for "rillettes" -- a type of delectable pork pâté. Charcuterie Wiest is the best place to taste this regional specialty. Ask for the "les rilletes du Mans en pots" - and if you're feeling adventurous, try their boudin blanc and boudin noir!

Cité Plantagenêt (Le Mans Old Town)

For those with an interest in history, the old town of Le Mans is a beautifully preserved medieval quarter, characterized by cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, and Renaissance mansions. Notable sites include the Gallo-Roman walls and the birthplace of Henry II of England.

D'une île

If you're exploring the area before or after our wedding, we highly recommend a stop at D'une île, a bed-and-breakfast style country retreat with an impeccable restaurant! This is about an hour from Grand-Luce (towards Paris). We stayed (and ate a lot!) here on our first international vacation together :)

Oiseau Oiseau

Another one of our favorite restaurants (a little further out) - please note they're only open Friday-Sundays