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Les Garennes sur Loire

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Maine-et-Loire

Former municipality of the Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire department, Juigné-sur-Loire is located on the left bank of the Loire, about ten kilometers from Angers. In December 2016, she joined Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets to form the new municipality of Garennes sur Loire.

Created around the 11th century, the former municipality of Juigné-sur-Loire is mainly agricultural. Milling activities developed around the fifteenth century, allowing him to shine. Today, the new town remains famous for its architectural and historical heritage, as well as for its quality vineyard that goes into the production of the very famous wines of the Loire.

Its landscapes, preserved and authentic, also attract visitors from all over France to appreciate the charm and calm.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLes Garennes sur Loire
Postcode49610
Tourism label
Latitude47.4078700 (N 47° 24’ 28”)
Longitude-0.4759030 (W 0° 28’ 33”)
AltitudeFrom 16m to 81m
Surface area25.25 km²
Population4723 inhabitants
Density187 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAngers (15.3 km, 22 min)
Insee code49167
IntercommunalityCC Loire Layon Aubance
DepartmentMaine-et-Loire
TerritoriesAnjou, Loire Valley
RegionPays de la Loire

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance5 km (9 min)
Les Ponts-de-Cé5.7 km (9 min)
Mûrs-Erigné6 km (10 min)
Soulaines-sur-Aubance8 km (13 min)
Brissac Loire Aubance8.2 km (12 min)
Blaison-Saint-Sulpice8.9 km (13 min)
Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix10.4 km (15 min)
Mozé-sur-Louet10.6 km (13 min)
Trélazé11 km (13 min)
Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire11.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou12.4 km (13 min)
Denée13.3 km (15 min)
Bouchemaine13.8 km (21 min)
Loire-Authion15.1 km (18 min)
Angers15.5 km (18 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as a historic monument since the mid-1960s, the Saint-Germain church deserves a stop, as the house des Charmettes, listed historical monument.

Do not miss either the strong house of Plessis, registered with the Historical Monuments, or the presbytery built in the XVIIe century and also registered with the Historical Monuments.

On the banks of the Loire, it is possible to make pleasant walks to admire the vineyards around, as well as the landscapes that surround the ancient town of Juigné-sur-Loire.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments
Performance halls

Events and festivities

In January, place at the festival Images et faune sauvage with its exhibitions and projections.

Weather

Friday 17 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Saturday 18 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 19 may
Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Show: The Master of the Apple Trees
Culture and education17 € Angers (9 km)
Ticket for the Château d'Angers - Pays de la Loire
Culture and education11 € Angers (9.4 km)
Discovery walk and activities with llamas
Nature and the great outdoors8 € Tuffalun (18.6 km)
Fun sensory tour of La Grande Vignolle
Entertainment5 € to 7 € Turquant (43 km)
Zoo de la Flèche queue-jump ticket
Entertainment26 € La Flèche (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Between the Loire and the hedged farmland
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux (16.7 km)
Rose Circuit
Village visitEasy40 minGennes-Val-de-Loire (19.9 km)
Bike tour "the Loop of the Loir"
All-terrain bike itineraryIntermediate2:10Seiches-sur-le-Loir (21 km)
Loir Loop Interpretive Trail
HikeIntermediate2:55Seiches-sur-le-Loir (24 km)
Brissarthe Church - The Hague Castle
HikeIntermediate3:00Les Hauts-d'Anjou (33 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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