Things To Do

The French "gite" (Guide)

Things to do near La Colaissiere/Ancenis

Visit Nantes (castle, old town, walk along the Erdre) Visit Angers (castle, old town, walk south along the Maine) Visit Clisson and go wine tasting in the Muscadet wine country (white wine only). Car required Zoo Boissiere (car required) This is nearby and has Africa lodges for those interested in alternative lodging

Things to do outside of Nantes/Acenis

Paris (about 2.5 hrs by TER + TGV) *TER-Transport Express Regional, TGV-Train à Grande Vitesse Loire Valley castles (Saumur, Azay-Le-Rideau, Amboise, Chambord, Chenonceau, etc). This requires a car. Great food and wine along the way. Jade coast south of the estuary (Pornic, St Brevin, Prefailles, Moutiers-en-Retz, La Bernerie). Huge beaches or rocky coves, it's all there. But it gets busy in August so reserve early Coast north of the estuary: Le Croisic, Piriac, Mesquer, Penestin. Less touristy except for Penestin South coast of Brittany (Golfe du Morbihan, Vannes, Auray, Quiberon). Beautiful but also busy in August Normandy coast (D-Day beaches, Caen memorial https://www.memorial-caen.fr/, Honfleur, Deauville). This is a bit farther (3h drive from Ancenis).